GM 8.3L Mongoose Duramax V8 Turbo Diesel Confirmed, Targets Ford's Scorpion Engine
GM says the new diesel is aimed at Ford’s Power Stroke and could top 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque.
- On Monday, General Motors announced a new 8.3-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V8 engine, dubbed the "Mongoose," for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2027 GMC Sierra HD.
- A teaser video depicts a mongoose attacking a scorpion, directly targeting Ford's "Scorpion" 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel, the best-in-segment engine for model year 2026.
- Replacing the current 6.6-liter Duramax producing 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque, the new engine aims to surpass Ford's 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet benchmark.
- This marks the first Duramax in a pickup to exceed 6.6 liters since 2000, confirming Detroit's continued escalation of the heavy-duty power arms race.
- Despite average U.S. diesel prices crossing $6.51, with California hitting $8.42, automakers show no signs of slowing competition for heavy-duty truck performance supremacy.
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GM Teases New 8.3-Liter Duramax 'Mongoose' Engine Just As Diesel Crosses $6.50 Per Gallon Nationwide
We don't know much about the new Duramax, but its name gives us a clear indication of its mission statement: beat Ford's new Power Stroke V8, the Scorpion.
GM 8.3L Mongoose Duramax V8 Turbo Diesel Confirmed, Targets Ford's Scorpion Engine
Detroit's heavy-duty truck segment has a new displacement champ. General Motors teased an 8.3-liter mammoth of a turbo diesel V8 by means of a short video that stars a mongoose and a scorpion. To be sold under Duramax branding, the newcomer will be offered in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and technically similar 2027 GMC Sierra HD. The order guides for the 2500 and 3500 series reveal two (continue reading...)
GM Stock Gains 2.1% as 8.3-Liter Duramax Teaser Leaves Output Blank
Detroit, September 21, 2026, 18:26 (EDT) GM confirmed an 8.3-liter Duramax for refreshed 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD pickups.GM stock closed 2.13% higher at $83.95 during Monday's regular session.Horsepower, torque, towing, pricing and the launch date remain undisclosed. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) confirmed an 8.3-liter Duramax diesel for its refreshed 2027 heavy-duty pickups Monday.…
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