Ford introduced the 2023 F-Series Super Duty about a month ago when the company’s HD truck family got a revised design, a new and more powerful engine, and additional technology. At the time, the automaker didn’t release all the specs of the Super Duty lineup but now we have all the important numbers. And they are pretty good.
For starters, as previously announced, the engine lineup consists of two new factories. The base unit is a new 6.8-liter V8 based on the Godzilla 7.3-liter V8 with a peak output of 405 horsepower (302 kilowatts) and 445 pound-feet (603 Newton-meters) of torque. Above it in the hierarchy is the Godzilla V8 gas engine, offering 430 hp (321 kW) and 485 lb-ft (658 Nm) of rev.
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If you want diesel power, Ford has some pretty nice surprises – the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel comes in two power stages. The base version has 475 hp (354 kW) and 1,050 lb-ft (1,424 Nm) of torque, while the more powerful version comes with 500 hp (373 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft (1,627 Nm).
Every 2023 Super Duty has a standard 10-speed automatic gearbox. We’re happy to report that the days of paying extra for four-wheel drive are now gone as the AWD system is standard on XLT trims and above.
Ford is proud to announce that the Super Duty 2023 offers “the best maximum tow rating for any type of trailer” and the most impressive figure is the 40,000-pound capacity when towing goose-neck with the F-450 equipped with the Tow Max Package and diesel-output. The fifth wheel turret will probably be pleased to know the highest towing rating in this category is 35,000 lbs for the F-450, while the maximum conventional towing capacity is 30,000 lbs for the same version of the Super Duty truck.
Hands-free maneuvering with trailers is now possible with the upgraded Pro Trailer Hitch Assist. For those practicing goosenecks and fifth-wheel towing, there’s also new technology available – the high-end Super Duty models receive a secondary camera and proximity sensor at the top of the tailgate, which helps maneuver even when the bed is open.
Depending on exact model and specifications, up to 8,000 lbs of payload is available. The cargo area of the new Super Duty gets a new standard on the bedside and rear bumper of the corner ladder and tailgate ladder which is available three inches lower than before.
The Super Duty 2023 goes on sale today with deliveries planned for Spring 2023. The updated truck has a starting price of $43,970, plus $1,795 for destinations and deliveries. Production takes place at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio.
