Ford is putting the finishing touches on the new Super Duty truck, which is slated to debut this fall. It will not be a completely new product and will share many components and technology with the outgoing truck, including some of its powertrains. However, it seems that a new factory will be added to the lineup, according to a recent report.
Ford Authority reports that the new Super Duty could receive a new 6.8 liter V8 engine, which will be naturally aspirated. The big truck is currently offered with a 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 engine, a 6.2-liter Boss V8 engine and a 6.7-liter V8 Power Stroke diesel. The Boss Factory is the oldest of the three and can be retired for the new Super Duty.
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If this assumption is correct, we expect the new 6.8 liter V8 engine to replace the Boss engine in the truck lineup. We don’t know the power and torque figures of the new engine, but it would make sense if it was a little more powerful than the powertrain it replaces. Or, to put that into perspective, expect around 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. Again, these figures have not been confirmed.
The new hardware under the hood will be complemented by a refreshed exterior look for the new Super Duty. Spy photos from earlier this summer show the new F-150-inspired front fascia with modified C-shaped headlights surrounding a different grille depending on the trim level. The radiator grille itself and the Ford logo will probably increase in size compared to the previous model.
We also expect to see major revisions in the cabin. While nothing has been confirmed yet, the interior could receive a new infotainment system with a tablet-style display on the center console. Other convenience improvements are likely on the cards too.
The full and official debut of the new Super Duty is probably coming in just a few weeks. The order book will open on October 7 and production will begin soon.
