[h=2]Could feature new engines and aluminum bodywork[/h]We've already heard rumors that the 2015 Ford F-150 will be designed with fuel efficiency in mind, but new details are starting to emerge about the upcoming model.

As part of a $2 (€1.5 / £1.2) billion overhaul, the truck is expected to offer best-in-class fuel efficiency. Sources are indicating the model could weigh as much as 750 lbs (340 kg) less than its predecessor thanks to lightweight chassis components and the extensive use of aluminum in the truck's doors, fenders and tailgate.

Besides going on a diet, the truck is slated to feature a new generation of engines that are reportedly being developed under the Nano codename. Details are fairly light at the moment, but we can expect a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine which will be paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

These changes are expected to increase the truck's fuel efficiency by 15-20 percent which would equate to a gain of roughly 3 mpg US.

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bello il dito...

bello il dito...

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Corpo vettura in alluminio?

According to a recent report, the next-gen Ford F-150 will adopt an aluminum body.A supplier source told TheTruthAboutCarsthe 2015MY Ford F-150 will come with an aluminum bodywork. The Blue Oval company apparently was scared that something might go wrong during development and they also created a steel body for the new F-150 but this won't be necessary as everything has been going according to plan for the aluminum-made F-150.

Previewed in January at 2013 NAIAS by the Atlas Concept, the next generation of the Ford F-150 will allegedly be offered with a new naturally-aspirated V6 3.5-liter, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and a V8 5.0-liter mill. 2015 will bring a smaller V6 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine, while 2016 will see the return of the high-performance Raptor version.

Lo avevo già letto dell'uso dell'alluminio per ridurre il peso

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Fanaleria ispirata a quella dell'Atlas

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