The Unknown Potential of Diesel Trucks As High Performance Vehicles
The Unknown Potential of Diesel Trucks As High Performance Vehicles
Racing down the quarter mile in 11 seconds is impressive for a street legal & driven vehicle. It becomes even more impressive when that vehicle gets 20+ miles per gallon. But the jaws really drop when said vehicle weighs in between 6,000 and 8,000 pounds, and is powered by a smokey diesel. Of course, it does not stop at 11 seconds. Yester-years diesels, perceived as dirty, obnoxious, and sluggish, are becoming challengers for such sports cars as the Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper. The true potential of diesel is finally being explored and recognized.