This is the results summary from The Fast Lane Truck’s Ike Gauntlet 2.0. The whole new gauntlet with a 10,000 lbs trailer. This extreme towing test saw the following three pickups: 2014 Nissan Titan King Cab 4×4 PRO-4X, 2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Ecoboost 4×4 Limited, and 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 6.2L Crew Cab 4×4 LTZ.
This extreme test is designed to showcase how the trucks cope with towing a load at high elevation and up a steep grade. The Ike Gauntlet 2.0 is going down and up the eight mile stretch of interstate I-70 between the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel and the town of Silverthorn. There is more than 2,000 feet of elevation change with an average 7% grade. The finish line is at 11,158 feet above sea level!
Light Duty – Ike Gauntlet 2.0
| 2014 Nissan Titan | 2013 Ford F-150 | 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Model | KingCab 4×4 PRO-4X | SuperCrew 4×4 Limited | 6.2L CrewCab 4×4 LTZ |
| As Tested $ | $43,355 | $54,550 | $51,560 |
| Engine | 5.7-liter V8 iForce | 3.5-liter V6 Ecoboost | 6.2-liter V8 EcoTec3 |
| Transmission | 5-speed Auto | 6-speed Auto | 6-speed Auto |
| Power (hp / lb-ft) | 317 / 385 | 365 / 420 | 420 / 460 |
| Tow Rating | 9,500 lbs (3.36 axle) | 7,600 lbs (3.73 axle) | 11,800 (3.73 axle) |
| Test Load (trailer + ppl) | 10,800 lbs | 10,800 lbs | 10,800 lbs |
| Suspension Sag | 2 in | 2 in | 2.5 in |
| Down: Brake Temp (Front / Rear/ Trailer) F | 538 / 412 / 78 | 617 / 372 / 78 | 252 / 161 / 80 |
| Down: Transmission Temp | normal | normal | normal |
| Up: Time | 9:08.0 | 7:36.0 | 8:26.0 |
| Up: MPG | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Up: Interior dB | 69 | 67 | 70 |
| Up: Transmission Temp | normal | normal | normal |
