The new 2023 Ford Super Duty was officially announced earlier this week, bringing new exterior styling, a new interior, a myriad of new technologies and convenience features, a strengthened frame, a new high output Power Stroke diesel and a brand new gasoline 6.8L V8 powerhouse. Since that eight-cylinder engine is based on the Ford 7.3L V8 Godzilla engine, one would think that The Blue Oval would tag the new engine with a similarly badass name. However, Ford’s engine team didn’t name the 6.8L engine.
“We didn’t develop a name,” Aaron Bresky, Ford Super Duty engineering manager, told Ford Authority Executive Editor, Alex Luft, at the truck’s reveal in Kentucky this week. “When this question came around we encouraged the individuals that were asking about the names, ‘What would you call it?'”
The unnamed 6.8L V8 replaces the Ford 6.2L V8 Boss engine as the new standard engine in the 2023 Super Duty range, with its arrival being first reported by Ford Authority last month. The new 6.8L is one of four engines that will be offered in the 2023 Ford Super Duty. It is joined by the aforementioned 7.3L V8 Godzilla, as well as two Power Stroke diesels – the existing 6.7L V8 Power Stroke diesel, and a new high-output version of the Power Stroke that features a unique turbo, tune, and upgraded exhaust manifolds. The Blue Oval Hasn’t released details regarding power output for any of the engines yet.
The new 6.8L V8 “… really is a proven architecture pulled from the 7.3L Godzilla,” Bresky added. “And then with the 6.8L, the new strength [of the frame] combined with the 10 speed transmission creates an efficient base engine. If you compare and contrast the prior one, the 6.2L with standard 6 speed transmission, my gosh what a great upgrade.”
Ford says that the 2023 Super Duty offers the most towing, payload, torque, and horsepower of any heavy-duty full-size truck. The heavy duty pickup will continue to be produced at the Kentucky Truck plant and Ohio Assembly plant and is expected to launch in early 2023, with some trims and features available starting next spring.
So, what should we call the new 6.8L V8? Baby Godzilla, Mini Godzilla, Godzilla Junior, or perhaps something else entirely. Vote in the poll below and sound off in the comments.
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Comments
‘Baby G’.
How about 6.8 Thunder
Idk how “mini” or “baby” it is, it’s only 0.5 liters away from Godzilla.
Jr is more appropriate I believe. Tbh I can’t really think of a better one.
Maybe JuniorZilla?
Perhaps this is why Ford didn’t bother, lol.
Son of kong
Rodanzilla
Boss 415
Name it the 418 Thunderjet.
With its combination of big bore/short stroke why not Screamin’ Zilla?
I like Andre from TFL suggestion, “King Kong”.
I’m partial to, “Unnecessary”. Seriously, why 2 gas engines based on same architecture within half a liter of each other. 4 engine options when constant supply issues remain on the horizon, you can’t make this stuff up.
Supply chain issues may be exactly why they used a destroyed Godzilla for the base engine. It’s possible that literally the only parts that are different between these two engines are the crank and con rods. Being a Sr Buyer and seeing the supply chain every work day, this is exactly how you combat supply chain shortages.
should have been in gen 3 raptor
No it shouldn’t have been.
Don’t pine after mediocrity and that’s what both the 7.3 and the 6.8 represent. Mediocrity.
Kong motor “KM”
“That 2023 GOT a KM in it!”
Son of Godzilla – since it is a variant that was developed from Godzilla.
“Son of Godzilla,”
Wouldn’t that be a Scion? Asking for a friend.
G2
Less is more.
Gz2
Would also work.
King Kong
King Kong. Andre from TFL hit the nail on the head
Gas Guzilla
Call it “Trident”.
King Kong for sure!
Mulely
If it has more torque than Godzilla then it should be named for who defeated him. Oxygen Destroyer, so just Destroyer.
Modzilla
Underrated comment. Well done AJ!
“SuperBoss” – since the unnamed 6.8L V8 replaces the Ford 6.2L V8
“Boss” engine.
This is a Boss with a larger bore but way inferior heads. The Boss platform had so much more potential than this junk.
I guess I am old school. I grew up in the days of engines advertised in cubic inch displacement, not liters. How about calling the new 6.8L engine a 415 Cobra Jet? ( Liters x 61.02 = cubic inches)
I like the idea of going away from Godzilla… King Kong, SuperBoss or Mammoth have my vote!
RINO
Zilla
Exactly!
Son of Godzilla, Or “Sasquatch” which also is a take off of Bigfoot monster truck.
Babezilla or baby zilla
How bout 6.8 or 415.
I can just see this engine going in the F 150….or mabe Mustang……call it 6.8 Windsor…
Why? It won’t outperform Coyote or Predator so what’s the point?
Kraken
“KING BOSS” “MEGABOSS”
Boom
Thunderjet! It’s the only name that makes sense.
The base 429 brought out in 1968 was called Thunderjet. It fits perfectly since this is the base of the Godzilla family.
Mothra!
Son of Godzilla…”SoG’
6.8 Frankenstein
Godzilla Sport
Minilla or Minira which is the name of Godzilla’s son in the early Godzilla movies.
Rodan
Glad to see Rodan got some love here!
Got to agree with Andre King Kong
Godzooky. Seriously… It’s a thing.
6.8L ATLAS
Cobra jet
Cobra Kai
Trident
Hercules
Posiden
6.8 eh? I would call it “IOU1” (i owe you one) since it wasnt a 6.9
Big Boss.
The 6.2L engine is named Boss V8… Big Boss, just say it in your head like a truck commercial with a deep gravelly voice. “Ford F-series, now available with Ford tough Big Boss 6.8L gasoline V8 and 10 speed automatic transmission.” Besides, no one is going to buy an F-250 with a “Mini” or “Junior” anything in it.
Agreed. No one wants to hear Mini or Junior when they plunk down big bucks for a Super Duty F250. Big Boss 6.8 has a memorable moniker when checking it off on the order sheet.
I’d call it Disappointment
Minok
A Good name: MINILLA, This was the name of Godzilla son.
6.8 Boss.
Mothra
How about King Kong since they already have Godzilla.
Thur!
“Godzooky”
Anyone who grew up watching the classic Godzilla cartoon in the 70s will immediately recognize the name. And it makes sense with a smaller version of the Godzilla, even if it might be considered a form of “lèse-majesté”.
Name the newmotor Thunderbolt
Babyzilla
Wolf
Godzillite, it’s really obvious here
The Hercules
6.8L FALCON!!
The best name for the new 6.8 is “BOSS KONG “or “TORQUEZILLA”.. Just pick one.. Every name above are to lame or CARTOONISH… Godzookie, what are 10 yo?…
You’re complaining about other suggestions being cartoonish, which they are, and you suggest “Boss Kong” and “Torquezilla,” without a hint of irony. It’s a good thing Ford didn’t hire you troglodytes.