Power remains the cornerstone of the Ford F-150. With each generation comes staggering capabilities - with every payload increased and every long-haul extended. This truck is meant to perform.
That performance will soon expand beyond all expectations.
According to Torque News, Ford is mulling a new engine for its 2020 F-150. A 4.8L V8 powertrain is now being considered, with the brand wishing to revitalize its signature truck. By delivering a new V8, it could achieve improved strength, with critics estimating HP ratios of more than 400 and torque ratios of more than 390 lb.-ft. This would ensure best-in-class results with every mile.
It would also ensure best-in-class economy. Rumors swirl that the 4.8L platform will also feature EcoBoost technology. This will allow the 2020 F-150 to continue its trek toward efficiency, with Ford emphasizing reduced fuel demands to compete with mid-size models.
We’ll admit: we’re excited. Even though this F-150 future proves distant, we’ve already got our eyes on the horizon - searching for the first hint of a new V8.
To learn more about the Ford F-150 (as well as other F-Series models) contact us today.
With best-in-class performance comes a series of broken records - payloads and MPG possibilities, trailering and highway speeds. The 2017 Ford Super Duty has earned many titles.
Few, however, prove as unexpected as its most recent one.
According to Road/Show, the 2017 Ford Super Duty was recently named the world's Best Flag Puller. At the Homestead-Miami Speedway, the pick-up delighted crowds as it hauled a massive 45-foot x 92-foot American flag across the pavement, with the red and white stripes billowing dramatically in the breeze. This feat shattered the previous record held by Chevrolet (it only managed a 40-foot x 80-foot span).
Impressed? We certainly are... and perhaps a little bemused. This is not the usual test of strength given to pick-ups. We know, however, that Ford crafts each Super Duty for every day and every occasion. Pulling an oversized flag is no exception.
Want to see the Super Duty in action? Check out this exclusive video!
The 2017 Super Duty is an undeniable powerhouse - and this latest record (however surprising) further cements its place within the Ford family.
The 2016 SEMA show has ended, leaving drivers bereft of high-performance powertrains and striking concept cars. This event (which serves as the world’s largest collection of automotives and mobility technology) has created a hole within the market - one that seems impossible to fill.
Ford is ready to conquer that impossibility. The 2017 F-150 Raptor Pre-Runner is coming.
According to PickupTrucks.com, Ford revealed its 2017 Raptor Pre-Runner at the SEMA show. This off-road powerhouse thrilled guests, with its 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine promising all-terrain domination. The wide stance created a rugged look, with 9-inch differentials resting on sharply arched fenders; and the 39-inch wheels added undeniable gravitas. Custom FOX shocks completed the sporty effect, delivering coil-spring designs to properly distribute impact weight.
What truly impressed SEMA guests, however, was the Pre-Runner’s multi-terrain technology. With the press of a button, this truck can effortlessly shift from Sport Mode to Baha Mode and everything in between - providing custom responses for every road. Through this, it ensures dynamic adventuring for every driver.
We’ll admit it: we want the Pre-Runner on our lot... and in our garages!
To learn more about the 2017 Raptor Pre-Runner (as well as other Ford SEMA showcases) contact us today.Â
There’s a rumble down the road. It comes with steady power, cracking the pavement and shaking the ground. Those heading to the 2016 SEMA show all turn, awe-struck by the shadow that’s rolling ever-closer. It’s massive; it’s ferocious; it’s... a Ford F-150.
Ford is bringing a fleet of F-Series models to the 2016 SEMA show, with its line-up stuffed with supercharged power and V6 performance. Among the many custom pick-ups will be the Bojix... and the Novlan team desperately wishes we were in Las Vegas to see it.
Torque News reports that Ford’s custom Bojix F-150 will makes it debut at SEMA. This pick-up promises exceptional power, delivering a robust 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine. Through its twin-turbocharged platform - which pairs an advanced intercooler, a new exhaust system, and a Full Race intake system - it should generate up to 375 HP and 470 lb.-ft of torque. This would allow the truck to compete with every heavy-duty model, providing all-terrain capabilities for North America.
We’ll admit: we’re in awe. The Bojix F-150 combines all of the F-Series’ signature traits, creating a pick-up that impresses with every mile.
What do you think about this F-150 variant? Do you want to see Ford release it to the public or do you think it's just too much for the highway to handle? Share your thoughts with us today!
The results are in. Throughout the year, drivers have waited in anxious anticipation - wondering if the 2017 F-150 would provide much-needed efficiency. Ever-rising fuel prices and ever-hectic miles created a need for enhanced performance, and pick-up fans demanded more from their platforms than mere power.
Those demands have finally been met.
According to Road Show, the 2017 F-150 delivers impressive mileage - with its 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine yielding 18 MPGs in the city, 25 MPGs on the highway, and 21 MPGs combined. These numbers prove ideal for today’s budget-conscious market, allowing drivers to experience more precise heavy-duty hauling.
They also allow the 2017 F-150 to pull ahead of the pack. Ford’s signature pick-up now boasts best-in-class economy, pushing past leading competitors (the Chevrolet Silverado and the Dodge Ram). It generates superior performance, blending auto start-stop technology with a new 10-speed automatic transmission to maximize every drop of fuel.
Don’t assume, however, that Ford has forsaken its trademark power. The 2017 F-150 promises 375 HP and 470 lb.-ft of torque, pairing efficiency with staggering capability.
The Novlan team is certainly impressed - and we know our customers will appreciate this fusion of strength, speed, and MPG ease. To learn more about the 2017 F-150 contact us today.
Everything’s bigger in Texas. This mantra shapes the American South, with super-sized products flooding the market and equally super-sized expectations accompanying them. Consumers crave massive performance.
The 2017 Ford F-150 Super Duty satisfies those cravings - which is why it’s no surprise that it was recently named the Texas Truck of the Year.
According to Chron, the 2017 F-150 Super Duty earned high acclaim at the annual Texas Auto Writers Association Truck Rodeo. There its 6.7L turbo-diesel V8 engine inspired applause, delivering 21,000 pounds of conventional towing, 30,100 pounds of gooseneck towing, and a payload capacity of 15,000 pounds. This allowed Ford to push past the competition, offering best-in-class strength for every heavy-duty haul.
Exceptional performance, however, wasn’t the only reason the 2017 Super Duty revved to the front of the pack. Instead its aluminum construction proved impossible to deny, with critics noting the lightweight design and more efficient fuel responses. Shedding more than 700 pounds allows this truck to deftly navigate the highway. Speed and strength now combine.
With the release of the 2017 F-150 Super Duty, consumers can fully embrace their Texas-sized demands - with Ford offering big value with every mile.
To learn more about the Super Duty contact us today.
It’s a search for information. You scour databases and digital publications - fingers hurriedly skipping across the keyboard, eyes watering from the stark white of the screen. Every corner of the online world is thoroughly inspected, all in hopes of securing precious details about the 2018 F-150 Super Duty.
Those details, sadly, have proven scarce during the last few months - with Ford unwilling to share specs about its latest F-Series innovation. An OPP Trends article, however, finally provides drivers with the facts they crave.
The 2018 F-150 Super Duty was recently spied on Ford’s Michigan proving grounds. There OPP Trends discovered some subtle - but intriguing - points of interest. The truck will feature a new heavy-duty rear axle (to ensure powerhouse towing) and rugged 8-lug wheels. The stance has been widened, and the grille has been tweaked to deliver improved aerodynamics. These changes should allow the F-Series pick-up to generate greater speeds, higher economy, and more efficient payload responses.
Are you excited? The Novlan team certainly is! We know that the 2018 F-150 Super Duty represents a new chapter in pick-up history, with Ford delivering precise performance with every mile. We can’t wait to see this pick-up on the road (and on our lot).
To learn more about the 2018 F-150 contact us today.
November is fast approaching - and it’s bringing SEMA with it. From the 1st to the 4th, automotive devotees will descend upon Las Vegas (the mecca of chrome). There they’ll discover high-throttle powerhouses, with engineers introducing their latest V8 platforms and sport-tuned systems.
Some of those systems will bear the F-150 name.
According to AutoBlog, the F-Series is coming to SEMA. Ford will soon debut four new F-150 variants - each promising custom performance and staggering power:
The Bojix Design F-150 SuperCrew.
The A.R.E. Accessories F-150 SuperCrew.
The BMX F-15 Lariat SuperCrew.
The EraThr3 F-150 SuperCrew.
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These platforms have been carefully designed, with Ford emphasizing best-in-class responses with every mile. This has yielded supercharged innovations, blending Whipple add-ons with V8 engines to achieve more than 750 HP (the signature Mustang, by comparison, delivers only 670 HP).
SEMA stands as the world’s premier automotive event, connecting critics and consumers to the latest engine advancements. Ford’s F-150 fleet will, therefore, prove an ideal addition to the November show (and so will its other 46 vehicles, which will include variants of the Focus, Fusion, and Mustang).
Are you going to Las Vegas? The Novlan team will join you!
To learn more about the Ford F-150 - or the 2016 SEMA show - contact us today.
The tasks are endless - with every day revealing a new load to bear, a new project to complete. You spend your hours on the road, with a trailer forever following. Recently, though, that trailer proves shaky. Its weight is too heavy; its bulk is too great; and your light-duty pick-up can’t sustain the necessary power to accommodate it.
Ford suggests seeking a new platform - one crafted from high-strength aluminum. Check out the 2016 F-150 and its redesigned frame!
With the release of the 2016 F-150, Ford provides drivers with the power they need. This heavy-duty pick-up boasts peerless construction, blending military-grade aluminum with a fully-boxed steel frame. This (when paired with the signature eight crossmember design) allows the truck to deliver precise rigidity, adapting to every load with ease.
It also ensures efficiency, with Ford reducing the F-150’s frame weight by more than 60 pounds. This lessens the engine strain, creating more effective direct-injection responses. The truck can now deliver up to 24 miles-per-gallon on the highway (a 12% increase from the 2014 platform). Power and EcoBoost economy combine.
The 2016 F-150 proves the perfect complement to your routine. Allow the Novlan team to schedule a test-drive in this F-Series performer today.
Innovation drives the Ford brand. With every year comes a new advancement in performance - with engines redefined, payloads enhanced, and economy strengthened.
This year proves to be no exception. In a recent interview with Tech Republic, Ford revealed its last innovation: a seven-camera system for the 2017 F-Series. This collection of high-resolution monitors promises exceptional safety on the highway, enabling drivers to better control their trailering needs.
The 2017 F-Series (which features the F-150, F-250, and F-350) now boasts a dynamic camera system. Through seven strategically placed lenses - with three centered at the rear and four placed along the sides - it continually assesses the road, sending real-time data to the central media console. This information enables drivers to immediately respond to all conditions, ensuring seamless navigation and proper lane correction.
Through this, Ford is improving highway safety. The 2017 F-Series delivers comprehensive visual monitoring, allowing drivers to make more efficient decisions. It reduces the chance of collisions and delivers early pedestrian detection. Prevention is its cornerstone.
The Novlan team is certainly impressed. With the release of the 2017 F-Series, we anticipate safer miles for our customers.
To learn more about the F-Series contact us today.