2000 diesel 2500/3500 pickups
Every diesel offering in the data for 2000. Ratings are the highest offered across the trucks in each row, and transmissions are those of the whole year range shown, so they may differ for 2000 itself; check each range's notes.
Horsepower
- Ford · Ford 7.3L Power Stroke V8235 hp
- General Motors · GM 6.5L Turbo Detroit Diesel V8195 hp
- Ram / Dodge · Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve235 hp
Torque
- Ford · Ford 7.3L Power Stroke V8500 lb-ft
- General Motors · GM 6.5L Turbo Detroit Diesel V8430 lb-ft
- Ram / Dodge · Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve460 lb-ft
Ratings are the highest offered in each row; see the table below for exact year ranges and notes.
| Brand | Trucks | Engine | Range | hp / lb-ft | Transmissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Ford Super Duty F-250, Ford Super Duty F-350 | Ford 7.3L Power Stroke V8 | 1999–2000 | 235 / 500 | 4-speed automatic (4R100), 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual |
| General Motors | Chevrolet C/K 2500, Chevrolet C/K 3500, GMC Sierra C/K 2500, GMC Sierra C/K 3500 | GM 6.5L Turbo Detroit Diesel V8 | 1998–2000 | 195 / 430 | 4L80-E automatic, NV4500 manual |
| Ram / Dodge | Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500 | Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve | 1998–2000 | 235 / 460 | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
What stood out in 2000
Editorial opinion, based on the criteria listed.
Pick: Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty with the 7.3L Power Stroke (235 hp / 500 lb-ft)
Runner-up: Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with the 24-valve Cummins (235 hp / 460 lb-ft, manual)
The ratings are unchanged from 1999: equal horsepower and a 40 lb-ft torque lead for Ford. GM's aging 6.5L Turbo finished its run at 195 hp / 430 lb-ft with the automatic and 420 lb-ft with the manual. Editorial pick.
Criteria: Peak rated torque; Rated horsepower