New 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty Will Deliver Best-in-Class Horsepower, Torque and Towing Capacity
05 Marzo 2014 - 6:05AM
Business Wire
- Second-generation 6.7-liter Power
Stroke® V8 turbo diesel boosts horsepower to a class-leading 440
horsepower; torque to class-leading 860 lb.-ft. for all models
- F-450 chassis upgrades raise maximum
gooseneck trailer towing capacity to class-leading 31,200 pounds,
fifth wheel towing capacity to class-leading 26,500 pounds, and
gross combined weight rating to a class-leading 40,000 pounds
- F-350 available with maximum towing
package that increases fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer towing
capacity to 26,500 pounds, and raises the gross combined weight
rating to 35,000 pounds
Ford F-Series Super Duty reinforces its leadership in the
heavy-duty pickup truck market with engine and chassis upgrades for
2015 that together deliver best-in-class horsepower, torque and
towing capacity.
Ford F-Series Super Duty reinforces its
leadership in the heavy-duty pickup truck market with engine and
chassis upgrades for 2015 that together deliver best-in-class
horsepower, torque and towing capacity. (Photo: Business Wire)
Ford’s second-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel
now boasts 440 horsepower, up from 400 horsepower, and 860 lb.-ft.
of torque, up from 800 lb.-ft, across all Super Duty models from
F-250 to F-450.
The 2015 F-450 tops the F-Series Super Duty pickup truck lineup
with maximum towing capacity increasing to a class-leading 31,200
pounds, a gain of 6,500 pounds. The truck’s gross combined weight
rating increases to a class-leading 40,000 pounds, a gain of 7,000
pounds.
F-350 increases maximum towing capacity as well, to 26,500
pounds, from 23,200 pounds, and the gross combined weight rating
goes up 5,000 pounds to 35,000 pounds.
The improved ratings are a result of designing and engineering
the truck as an integrated system. The approach enabled Ford
engineers to optimize performance across the full Super Duty
lineup.
“Our chassis people work in unison with our powertrain people to
develop more than a great truck, it’s a machine engineered for
work,” said Doug Scott, Ford Truck group marketing manager. “We’re
the only manufacturer that develops and builds our own powertrains
in this class and when you combine that with a chassis that’s
purpose-built for best-in-class power and torque, you can feel the
result in the way it drives, especially when towing big loads.”
“Our chassis people have worked in unison with our powertrain
people to develop more than a great truck – it’s a machine
engineered for work,” he adds.
Power Stroke Engine Improvements
The 2015 Super Duty achieves best-in-class towing performance
with a second-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel
engine that was further developed to provide more power, torque and
efficiency.
“The 6.7-liter Power Stroke was already a stout engine,” said
Robert Fascetti, Ford vice president powertrain engineering. “The
improvements we’ve made essentially give Super Duty customers an
engine designed for our larger F-650 and F-750 trucks. They may not
realize how tough this engine really is.”
Key innovations on the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel
are its compacted graphite iron engine block and reverse-flow
layout. This segment-exclusive design places the exhaust inside the
engine’s V-shape, with while the air intake positioned on the
outside resulting in a variety of advancements:
- Shorter airflow from the exhaust system
to the new, larger turbocharger sitting between the engine’s
cylinder banks improves turbo responsiveness – key to providing
torque quickly to truck customers when they need it most
- Positioning the turbo inside the
engine’s valley helps isolate the engine’s hottest temperatures,
improving performance and efficiency, while also reducing noise,
vibration and harshness to improve driver comfort
Enhancements include a larger turbocharger for faster air
displacement resulting in more power. The engine block is made of
compacted graphite iron, which is stronger yet lighter than cast
iron, is more wear-resistant and has enhanced sealing
properties.
“The designers of the original 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo
diesel predicted that it would eventually need to be upgraded for
higher output,” said David Ives, Ford Power Stroke technical
specialist. “They designed it in a way that made it easier to add a
larger turbocharger, increasing airflow and creating more power for
dramatically improved performance, yet we haven’t lost any
efficiency.”
New injector tips spray a finer mist of fuel into the cylinders
which provides a more complete burn and helps reducing noise,
vibration and harshness. Other benefits include lower emissions and
less fuel deposit buildup on the intake valves over time.
The engine enhancements give the Power Stroke engine a
class-leading maximum output of 440 horsepower and 860 lb.-ft. of
torque.
Chassis improvements
The F-350 is available with a high-capacity towing package that
includes new front springs and a wide track axle, increasing the
gross combined weight rating with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke engine
from 31,900 pounds to 35,000 pounds.
Improvements to the F-450 that allow it to handle the increased
tow rating include commercial- grade 19.5-inch wheels and tires;
upgraded rear U-joints and suspension components, including new
rear leaf springs; front and rear stabilizer bars; and shocks. The
steering system has stronger gears and linkages and the
fifth-wheel/gooseneck has an increased towing capacity. The brakes
are larger brakes and feature new antilock brake calibration for
enhanced braking performance.
About Ford Motor Company
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Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 181,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide,
the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
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