2010-2011 Ford-F350
The new 6.2L Boss will also be available in F-150 and F-350 series trucks. Because of the large horsepower increase, industry watchers anticipate record performance gains in all weight classes in 2011. Other 2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty engine options will remain unchanged next year. For heavy industrial use and towing, the 3-valve turbo-diesel delivers a stump-pulling 650 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Truck fans across the country regret seeing the V10 vanish. Nevertheless, full factory support is assured through all applicable warranty periods. In addition, the availability of aftermarket parts guarantees continued support for years to come. As always, as one champion disappears into history, a new champion appears to regain dominance.
Truck fans across the country regret seeing the V10 vanish. Nevertheless, full factory support is assured through all applicable warranty periods. In addition, the availability of aftermarket parts guarantees continued support for years to come. As always, as one champion disappears into history, a new champion appears to regain dominance.
Vehicle Availability: According to practicalenvironmentalist.com there are a limited number of 2011 diesel models available. For car shoppers with budgets of less than $20,000 they will have to wait at least another year before a vehicle in their price range becomes available. In addition, families craving a diesel minivan will also have to wait until 2012 and beyond. The reason there are not more models available is that it is expensive to upgrade a standard diesel engine so that it meets US "clean diesel" standards. The most popular models available are the Audi A3, the Audi Q7, the BMW 335d, the BMW X5 xDrive 35d, Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-250 Super Duty, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz GL350, Mercedes-Benz R350, the VolkswagenTouareg TDI, the Jetta TDI, The Jetta SportWagen TDI, and the Volkswagen Golf.
Until the cost of developing diesel engines that comply with the EPA's clean diesel standards comes down and the government removes the tax disadvantages on purchases of diesel fuel, car and light truck manufacturers will not produce diesels on the same level as gas-powered vehicles. But for those people that want a reliable car that will last 10+ years diesels are a great alternative to gas or hybrids because of their lower maintenance costs and longer life expectancies.
