In a press release from Ford earlier this week, the automaker announced a new EcoBoost engine option for the 2017 Ford F-150. The 3.5-liter V-6 improves its torque rating to 470 pound-feet, 50 pound-feet more than its predecessor. That's more than all diesel- and gasoline-powered competitors, including V-8 engines with nearly twice the displacement.

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine is matched exclusively to the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission in the industry. The new transmission allows for improved acceleration and efficiency, and better low-end and peak engine performance improves the F-150's payload and towing capacities.

“The 2017 Ford F-150 now delivers the best torque in the segment,” says Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Product Development, and chief technical officer. “This class-leading torque arrives with a transformative 10-speed automatic that improves nearly every aspect of F-150 performance.”

The 2017 Ford F-150 with available an available 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine goes on sale Fall 2016.

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