Ford has announced updates to its heavy-duty truck lineup for 2027, and the changes include dropping the base gas and diesel engines. The previously standard 6.8-liter gas V-8 and the lower-output Power Stroke diesel V-8 are no longer available, leaving only the high-output options.
According to Ford's order books, the 6.8-liter gas-drinking V-8 has been discontinued for the new model year. The standard-output version of the Power Stroke 6.7-liter diesel V-8 has also been dropped. This change makes the previously optional 7.3-liter gas-fed V-8, also known as the "Godzilla" engine, the standard engine across the lineup.
The "Godzilla" engine produces 430 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque. If you're looking for a diesel engine, your only option is the high-output Power Stroke 6.7-liter V-8, which packs 500 horsepower and a massive 1,200 pound-feet of torque.
Since the order books don't include pricing information, we'll have to wait a bit longer to see how the new engine lineup affects the price of the Ford Super Duty. However, considering that upgrading from the gas-fed 6.8-liter V-8 to the 7.3-liter V-8 previously came with a $1,500 upcharge, it's unlikely that Ford will give away the more powerful engine for free.
The same applies to the diesel engines, with the high-output mill commanding an additional $3,500 over the standard Power Stroke. We'll have to wait for the official pricing announcement to see how the changes will impact the overall cost of the Ford Super Duty.
Source: caranddriver.com
