Ford's Biggest Truck Now Comes Standard With A Bigger V8

The Blue Oval's 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 will serve as the truck’s entry-level engine.

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By: Anthony Alaniz

May 12, at 1:00pm ET

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Ford is dropping the 6.8-liter gasoline V8 engine from the Super Duty for 2027.
The 7.3-liter Godzilla motor will serve as the Super Duty’s entry-level engine.
The automaker is also dropping the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel in the standard output—the high-output version remains.

In addition to the new Carhartt package for the Super Duty, Ford is reportedly making some big powertrain changes to the pickup for 2027. The company is dropping the 6.8-liter gasoline option, making Ford’s 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 the entry-level engine.

The Godzilla makes 430 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque, and it will serve as the base engine in the F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks. That’s compared to the 405 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque from the smaller engine.

The automaker is also dropping the standard output of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel, according to an alleged order guide posted on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum. The Blue Oval will keep the high-output variant, which makes 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque compared to 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft.

This move will leave the 2027 Super Duty with just two engine choices, and one bit of information missing from the order guide is pricing. The 2026 Super Duty XL lists the 7.3-liter engine as a $1,500 option, but selecting it requires the SXT Appearance Package, which is an extra $3,115. We will have to wait for official pricing from Ford.

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package

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Other 2027 Super Duty Changes

The order guide also reveals other changes Ford is making to the 2027 Super Duty. The automaker will now make available the Tremor Off-Road Package on all trims, including the XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum models with the 176-inch wheelbase and 8.0-foot bed.

LED lamps are also available on all Super Duty trims. They are included in the SXT and XLT Premium Packages and come standard on the Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims. There’s a new XL Off-Road 35-Inch Tire Package, too.

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The 2027 Super Duty is also getting two exterior colors: Neptune Blue and Iconic Silver Metallic. They are replacing Argon Blue Metallic and Avalanche.

Gallery: 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package

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Motor1’s Take: We expect this move is reflective of what buyers actually want, who are likely upgrading to the 7.3-liter V8 in most cases. The same is likely for the high-output Power Stroke diesel, with consumers really wanting that extra torque.