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The workhorse of the Ford brand, the F-Series Super Duty is all-new (F-250 and F-350) for 2008 with a bold new exterior design as well as a completely redone interior. Available in regular cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab, the Super Duty lineup has been expanded for the new model year with the F-450 pickup. The F-450 rides on a unique chassis with a new rear leaf-spring suspension that gives the new truck a maximum payload in excess of 6,000 lbs.
But what’s most impressive is its towing ability—the F-450 can tow more than 24,000 lbs., or almost five F-150s! In addition to the chassis improvements, the F-450 gets this capability from its new 6.4-liter Power Stroke diesel, which produces 650 lb-ft of torque at just 2200 rpm. Using Ford’s Clean Diesel Technology, which includes a high-pressure, common rail fuel system, Piezo-electric fuel injectors and an advanced diesel particulate filter system, emissions from the diesel are on par with similar gasoline engines. The new Super Duty receives a number of innovations, including a rear tailgate step and power telescoping side mirrors.
