The F-150 Raptor - Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) Attempt’s Off-Roading

The SVT has long been known for their high horsepower pony cars. Well they have targeted the off-road racing crowd with the new Ford F-150 Raptor.
By: Thomas Rosquin
 
May 28, 2009 - PRLog -- The new F-150 SVT Raptor from Ford is setting the off-road world on fire! Ford SVT has switched its sights from pavement shredding Mustangs to the World of Off-Road Racing!  The Raptor represents Ford’s first shot at a performance truck for off-roading.  While the F-150 continues to be the number one selling truck in the world, Ford hopes to cash in on the desert racing niche.  And you can surely bet the Raptor is “Built Ford Tough.”  

The new Raptor gets an up-to-date 6.2L V8 with 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, with a base 5.4 Liter 3-valve engine. The engine was dubbed ‘the hurricane V8’ but its official name is simply the “6.2”. The Raptor SVT F150 can also tow up to 6000 pounds and has a 1000 pound payload which makes this truck highly capable for off-road as well as a high performance street truck.

From the outside you can easily tell this is no ordinary F-150 pick-up.  The grill, front fascia, bumper, and hood are all unique.  With a wider track and an upgraded suspension, the SVT team has addressed the details that go into making a winning baja truck.   As many upgrades have been added to the truck, in addition to its new killer engine, the Raptor is the first Ford car with hill-descent control and comes with internal bypass shocks, new front upper and lower A arms, has been lifted two more inches (in comparison to the standard Supercrew), has a new wider and thicker rear axle, and has a differential locker that allows drivers to keep it locked at high speeds.

As another bonus, the Bypass shocks are designed by Fox Racing Shox and provide a smoother ride on the road but stiffen when the truck reaches higher speeds off road. The upgrades in this Raptor package appear to make this F-150 the world’s first factory offered stock pickup with off-road capabilities.

See the entire inventory online of the best selling truck at http://www.wittauto.com/j/i/30203/NewInventory.html also a Certified Pre-Owned Ford http://www.wittauto.com/j/i/30219/CPO-Ford.html comes with a used car warranty http://www.wittauto.com/j/i/30209/UsedInventory.html

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Source:Thomas Rosquin
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