2011 Ford Super Duty Gets Even More Power

The official details regarding the new 2011 Ford Super Duty pickup were finally released. The new Super Duty will not only feature improved fuel-efficiency, but will also be more capable thanks to a pair of updated engines that will help this truck deliver best-in-class towing and payload.

The first engine choice on the 2011 Super Duty is a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 385-hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. This engine produces 85 more horses and 40 pounds-foot more torque than the current 5.4-liter V8 gasoline engine. What may impress even more truck buyers is the availability of the all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel, which produces an impressive 380 horsepower and an uncanny 735 lb-ft of torque. Despite the incredible amount of power lurking under its large hood, Ford says that the Super Duty offers class leading fuel economy as well.

“Developing the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine was an awesome endeavor,” said Adam Gryglak, lead 6.7-liter diesel engineering manager. “The extensive engineering and testing made us confident this engine ensures the new Super Duty’s leadership in capability, reliability and productivity.”

Ford’s updated F-Series Super Duty pickup will also provide the class-leading towing capability of 24,400 pounds and best-in-class payload capability of 6,520 pounds. But additional power isn’t the only area of improvement. Ford engineers also developed an interior that was highly functional as well as comfortable for on-road and off-road use. Waite Park Ford sees the latest Super Duty a continuation of Ford’s legendary work trucks, where power is equally balanced with greater general comfort. Even Edmonton Ford has seen buyers that typically went with General Motors trucks make the switch to the Ford F-Series in recent years, due largely to the improved overall quality that they offer.

With the updates that come with the 2011 Ford Super Duty, it will likely continue to be America’s premier work truck, or at least that’s the prediction of Ford Perry. But based on this truck’s stats, its competitive edge is likely to remains. Look for the all-new Super Duty in showrooms starting in April.