We test out an F-150 with Ford’s new “Boss” 6.2-liter V8—and Harley-Davidson livery.
Ford’s F-series has been the pickup-sales king since the late ’70s, but in recent years, the F-150 has felt like it was powered by a circa-1978 powertrain. Up until 2011, its top engine was a 5.4-liter V-8 making a wimpy 310 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. (Those totals climbed to 320 and 390, respectively, on E85.) Speed isn’t super-important for pickups, but horsepower and torque are when it comes to towing and hauling. The 2010 F-150 was rated to tow nearly six tons, but the engine felt like it could barely handle the truck’s own 2.5 or so.
by blog.caranddriver.com
