Engine: 6.0-liter 24-valve turbocharged diesel V8

Engine Options: 5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8; 6.8-liter sohc 30v V10; 6.0-liter 32v turbocharged diesel V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags; four-wheel ABS

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Louisville, Kentucky

Model Tested: Ford Super Duty F-350 4X4 Crew Cab short bed XLT ($35,235)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; color-coordinated, full-floor carpet and mats; power windows and central locking; delayed accessory power off

Options as Tested: turbo-diesel V8 ($5,100); 5-speed automatic transmission ($1,490); chrome tubular running boards ($445); camper package ($160); FX4 off-road package ($225); adjustable pedals ($120); cruise control/tilt steering wheel ($385); Class III trailer hitch receiver ($175); TowCommand package ($425) includes integrated trailer brake controller and manual-telescoping trailer mirrors with heated, power-adjustable glass and integrated turn signals ($425)

Destination Charge: 795

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 325 @ 3300

Torque: 570 @ 2000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway:

Wheelbase: 156.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 245.6/79.9/na inches

Track Front/Rear: 68.3/67.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 51.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 41.3/76.4/41.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 40.8/67.3/41.7 inches

Trunk Volume: cubic feet

Payload: 4100

Suspension, f: live axle, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 9.3 inches

Curb Weight: 6586 pounds

Towing Capacity: 13,700 pounds

Tires: LT265/70R17E

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS; integrated trailer brake controller

Fuel Capacity: 29.0 Gallons