Ford’s New Truck Promises First-Class Comfort and Exceptional Traveling

World, say hello to the all-new Ford F-250 Super Chief, the most highly developed and comfortable pickup that Ford has ever had. The Executive Director of the North America Design, Peter Horbury, had something to say about the Super Chief. He said, “F-250 Super Chief pays tribute to the bold optimism that is part of the American character… The F-250 Super Chief's innovations pave a new path for the American truck. It's a notion – and a modern design – so bold, it could only come from Ford.” And bold it is, with its noticeable grille. The three-bar grille is something of a new statement, seemingly fitting to the American Super Chief locomotive-inspired front end. The cabin of this concept truck is based on the F-250 Super Duty’s 8-foot long bed. With the F-250 Super Chief, 2 feet of bed space were allotted especially for the passenger compartment. For a more convenient access to the bed area, the tailgate hinges on both sides. To add more space, there is an under-bed storage tray. This can be accessed even if the cargo bed is jam packed.

The interior of this Super Chief gives a rugged yet elegant feel. “Well-appointed vehicles are nothing new… But, as premium amenities and finishes become more ordinary, we wanted to push the envelope and show our truck customers – and our competitors – what a truly upscale, distinctly American pickup might look like." J Mays, group Vice President, Design, and chief creative officer, said. They made use of American walnut, brushed aluminum and striking brown leather for the interior. Not just that but the entire roof is made of glass, with American walnut enveloped in leather cutting across the glass roof. The floor is outlined in aluminum, enhancing the rugged yet elegant touch of the Super Chief.

This concept truck relies on hydrogen for running power. It houses a Tri-Flex V-10 engine which produces 400 lb.-ft. of torque. When running on hydrogen, the engine produces carbon dioxide emission which is 99 percent less as compared to running on gasoline. Dr. Gerhard Schmidt is the Vice President for Research and Advanced Engineering. He said, “The Tri-Flex fuel engine encourages the development of the hydrogen fuel infrastructure for the best future mobility solution… It also drives the expansion of the domestic ethanol E85 fuel production and availability and, of course, provides our customers the convenience of gasoline until these other fuels become more readily available.”

Safety is not ignored, of course. The truck uses advanced safety technologies such as BeltMinder and BlockerBeam. The former alerts the driver when the passengers are not buckled up. The latter gives an improved frontal crash compatibility with the other cars. It aids in reducing the risk of both driver and passengers.

With the Ford F-250 Super Chief, comfort and convenience is made even better.

source: Ford Motor Company