2009.5 Ford F-150 Diesel Spotted

Red Star · #1 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 07:16 AM

2009 Ford F-150 Diesel: 2009.5 Ford F-150 Diesel Spotted, Could Produce 350 HP

According to KGP, the new engine should be capable of a 9% increase in power and a 15% increase in torque relative to the 5.4-liter gas V8. According to this leaked report, the gas V8 should be capable of 320 HP and 390 lb-ft of torque.
Jalopnik Snap Judgment: Doing the math, this would put the diesel V8 at approximately 350 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque, while still achieving 20% fuel economy. Let's hope sources and calculators don't lie.

BigF350 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 09:38 PM

Hmm... will it be enough to reinvigorate the pickup sales market?
I think it will probably be launched, timing with diesel at its highest...

jimandmandy · #3 (**permalink**) 07-22-2008, 10:11 AM

20 percent fuel economy saving is not enough, if the price premium for diesel over gasoline holds over the long term. I was hoping for a four or six on the order of 200-250hp 300-350ft-lb and a 33 percent economy increase.

Jim