2010 - Volume #34, Issue #6, Page #05
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A Review: Ford's All-New 2011 6.7L Power Stroke
One of the most interesting magazines we get is Diesel World (www.dieselworldmag.com), which is the ultimate source of information for everything diesel. The magazine's editors recently reviewed the all-new 2011 Ford 6.7L Power Stroke truck engine. Here's what they said:"The new 6.7L is rated at 390 hp at 2,800 rpm's with a whopping 735 lb./ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm's. The block is made from compacted graphite iron for reduced weight and improved rigidity. It also has a more compact twin turbo, aluminum cylinder heads, Bosch Piezo high-pressure (29,000 psi) direct injection, and a DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) system to reduce emissions by nearly 80 percent over previous Power Stroke diesels.
"To handle the whopping torque of the new diesel powerhouse, an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission was developed with a tow-haul mode that activates a built-in exhaust brake. Other unique features include Hill Start Assist, which applies the brakes to prevent the truck from rolling backward on slopes."
After getting behind the wheel, here's what the editors reported: "It's more refined and quiet, with no cold-start rattling. Low-end power and throttle response are incredible, thanks to the new turbo, which makes for seamless power transitions between low-end grunt and high-end power. Kudos to Ford for coming up with a new generation of diesel engine with an outstanding automatic transmission."
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