There is no doubt that Americans love their trucks. In the modern automotive age, trucks are developed for. This is a possible reason why the best-selling vehicle type in America for decades has been the reliable pickup.
In fact, for 2021, SUVs and pickup trucks accounted for 80% of all auto sales in America, according to. But if you are looking for a fast truck, look no further, he has just released a list of the fastest trucks in production today. Here’s everything you need to know about 5 of the fastest full-size trucks for 2023, according to TrueCar.
It was America’s best-selling car, and for good reason, excelling in nearly every category, even speed and power. The F-150 in its regular configuration produces over 400 horsepower and 410 ft-lbs of torque from its 5.0-liter V8 engine.
In total, the F-150 lineup includes seven different engine options, ranging from a 2.7-liter V6 to a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 for the performance variants of the F-150. The F-150 is also available with a 400-horsepower hybrid engine capable of a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds.
2. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
The Lightening shocked the world when it was revealed, bringing EV torque and speed into the mainstream pickup truck market. No, this wasn’t a tech startup or investor-funded project, it was a modern F-150 that could be bought at any Ford dealer.
In the standard range model, the Lightning makes about 452 horsepower, with 580 horsepower available in the extended range model. Both engines produce 775 lb-ft of torque, and with the extended-range model, the truck can go from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds.
3.2023 Toyota Tundra
For 2023, the Tundra bucked the trend by cutting off its V8 engine option, becoming the only full-size pickup without a V8 option, at least for now. The Tundra is offered with a twin-turbo V6 engine, which is available in both hybrid and gas-only models.
This engine is available in three different trim levels, with the base model making 348 horsepower and 405 lb-ft or torque, the midrange model making 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, and finally, the top-tier model making 437 hp and 583 lb-ft. of torque. In this top trim, the Tundra is able to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds.
4. 2023 Ram 1500
The Ram brand brings a ton to the table at value pricing with the 2023 model year. For the 2023 model year, Ram comes with V6 and V8 engine options, all of which are electronically assisted with a hybrid system, unlike the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, which is available without a hybrid system.
The Ram makes between 260 and 702 horsepower and between 410 lb-ft and 650 lb-ft of torque, depending on the powertrain, and it pushes from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds on the top end.
5. The 2023 Nissan Titan is one of the fastest full-size trucks around
It can be a little pricey for a truck compared to other options in its class, but with that price comes a lot of technology and features. The only engine option for the Titan is a 400-hp V8, which produces 413 lb-ft of torque. According to Edmunds, the Titan is capable of a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds, which is pretty impressive for such a large truck.
