New Engine Lineup for F-150

[syr74]

ALL NEW FORD F-150 POWERTRAIN LINEUP DELIVERS BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY, POWER AND CAPABILITY.

* The powertrain lineup for the 2011 Ford F-150 features four new truck engines: a 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8s, and a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost™ 3.5-liter
* Headlining the engine lineup is a new twin-turbo EcoBoost engine with Ti-VCT that has been specifically tuned, calibrated and tested for durability and reliability
* Each new engine delivers best-in-class towing and horsepower. The entire 2011 F-150 lineup will be at least 20 percent more fuel efficient than the 2010 F-150 lineup
* Ford is the first and only automaker to equip its entire full-size pickup lineup with fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmissions as standard equipment

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11, 2010 – For the 2011 model year, the Ford F-150 is getting the most extensive powertrain overhaul in the truck’s history. The 2011 F-150 has four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission.

Each engine delivers improved fuel economy, outstanding performance and class-leading capability. This versatile new powertrain lineup enables F-150 customers to choose the engine that best suits their needs.

Here are the highlights of each new engine:

3.7-liter four-valve Ti-VCT V6
The 3.7-liter will be the most powerful, capable and fuel-efficient base V6 of any truck in its class. Key attributes include:

* Best-in-class 300 horsepower (estimated) at 6,500 rpm
* 275 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm
* Class-leading fuel economy
* Best-in-class 6,100 pounds maximum trailer tow
* Ti-VCT creates precise, variable timing control of both the intake and exhaust camshafts to optimize power, performance and fuel economy
* E85 flex fuel capability
* Piston-cooling jets, which squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions
* Forged-steel crankshaft for improved durability
* Built at Cleveland Engine Plant

5.0-liter four-valve dual-overhead-camshaft Ti-VCT V8
The 5.0-liter V8 in the 2011 F-150 offers many class bests compared with competitors’ entry-level V8s, including:

* Best-in-class 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 380 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,250 rpm
* Class-leading fuel economy
* Best-in-class 9,800 pounds maximum trailer tow
* New strengthened block and new cylinder head optimized for performance and enhanced cooling
* Unique intake camshafts, combined with Ti-VCT, composite intake manifold and optimized compression ratio for improved low-speed torque and towing capability
* Forged-steel crank and all-new oil cooler enhance durability
* Piston-cooling jets, which squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions
* E85 flex fuel capability
* Built at Essex Engine Plant; Windsor, Ontario

6.2-liter two-valve single-overhead-camshaft V8
The 6.2-liter V8 is a premium engine offering on the 2011 F-150, with an expanded offering to F-150 SVT Raptor and other specialty applications. Its attributes include:

* Best-in-class 411 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 434 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm
* Best-in-class 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow
* Competitive fuel economy
* Durability of race-proven components and technology showcased in November 2008 when a 6.2-liter Raptor R not only survived the grueling Baja 1000, it earned a podium finish. The same engine went on to complete every mile of the 2009 Best in the Desert series
* Utilizes a large bore and shorter stroke. This approach to creating power has its roots in storied Ford racing engines. The large bore allows for larger intake and exhaust valves for improved engine airflow, and the short stroke allows higher engine speed for increased horsepower
* Because of the large bore size, two spark plugs per cylinder are used to more efficiently burn the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber, enabling better fuel economy and increased engine torque. The twin plugs also help the engine maintain a smooth, stable idle
* Built at Romeo (Mich.) Engine Plant

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Folks, that is what you call 'throwing down the gauntlet'. That is an amazing lineup of powertrains.

[shank0668]

Chevy needs to offer the 6.2 in all of the trucks and just retune it or something.

[futrocpd]

impressive line up they have coming.

[bigearl]

Interesting. I'd like to see the torque curves on those though- peak tq is pretty high for all around towing performance unless it's pretty flat. I'm dubious about Ford's maximum tow claims on a 1500 from what I've seen on current models. Anything over 7500 you really need to step up to a 2500 IMHO.

However looks like a really strong line-up and the twin turbo could be very interesting since they can program in the torque to start extremely low. Wonder why that model is included but the specs aren't listed?

[Georgie]

where are the specs on the turbo??

[Sax1031]

The Ecoboost is the most interesting.

Official hp/tq for the f-150 version of the Ecoboost has not been released. But the tow rating is supposed to be the same rating as a F-150 with the 6.2.

[meanmike]

Originally Posted by Georgie

where are the specs on the turbo??

I think I read somewhere that it was'nt ready to be released yet.

[truth411]

Its going to be real interesting to see how this compares to GMs gen V v8s. Also I would like to see some powerbands, but kudos to ford nonetheless.

[knowitman]

I think it was very interesting to see that the twin turbo reaches 90% torque at 2000 rpm. That should lead to a pretty flat curve.

[snakekiller]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

The Ecoboost is the most interesting.

Official hp/tq for the f-150 version of the Ecoboost has not been released. But the tow rating is supposed to be the same rating as a F-150 with the 6.2.

i believe they will be release on texas, the towing on both is 11,000