Seems like Ford’s bid to equip its pickups with a turbo V6 for the first time is hitting competitors where it hurts, and they don’t have a choice but to do the same if they want to stay in the game. Want proof? GM plans on stuffing a 3.0-litre, twin-turbo V6 inside the upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra for 2013.
The news doesn’t spell the end of the 5.3-litre V8, though, which should also be available when the new mill is massively deployed. Throw in the possibility of an 8-speed autobox, and fuel economy should improve considerably.
The cut-and-pasting of Ford’s strategy will also likely have repercussions on other products, especially considering GM’s latest announcement that it’s looking to cut the number of engines and platforms by half. So don’t be surprised if Cadillac models start sporting twin-turbo V6s soon.
There are also rumours that the Ram 1500 may be turning to Chrysler’s Pentastar V6, demonstrating that Ford really does have an edge over the other members of the Big Three in terms of pickup power.
Source: AutoGuide
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The news doesn’t spell the end of the 5.3-litre V8, though, which should also be available when the new mill is massively deployed. Throw in the possibility of an 8-speed autobox, and fuel economy should improve considerably.
The cut-and-pasting of Ford’s strategy will also likely have repercussions on other products, especially considering GM’s latest announcement that it’s looking to cut the number of engines and platforms by half. So don’t be surprised if Cadillac models start sporting twin-turbo V6s soon.
There are also rumours that the Ram 1500 may be turning to Chrysler’s Pentastar V6, demonstrating that Ford really does have an edge over the other members of the Big Three in terms of pickup power.
Source: AutoGuide