The 2011 Ford F-150 Raptor For Export From USA - SuperCab And SuperCrew - No Taxes!

April 7, 2011 - PRLog -- The off-road-ready SVT Raptor hits the trail with a 6.2-liter V8, special off-road tires, a revised suspension (with wider front and rear tracks, enhanced wheel travel and specialized shock absorbers), an electronically locking rear differential, sport seats and exclusive exterior and interior styling.

Other than the Raptor's off-roading bits, most of the features found on the upper trim levels can be added to the lower trims as options. Aimed at those who work out of their trucks, Ford's Work Solutions options include an in-dash computer with Internet access, a Mid-box storage system (a lockable compartment located between the cab and bed) and Tool Link (a system that keeps tabs on tools stored in the truck's box via radio-frequency tracking). Other option highlights include a sunroof, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, a cargo management system, a stowaway bed extender, a trailer brake controller, a premium Sony audio system, a hard-drive-based navigation system with Sirius Travel Link and a rear-seat entertainment system.

The Raptor comes standard with a 6.2L V8 engine which is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission (with newly added manual control now available - this being the only change made to the powertrain), and four-wheel drive. Anti-lock disc brakes, stability control, trailer sway control and a full complement of airbags (including front seat side and full-length side curtain) are also standard this year.

Off-road fans should be thrilled by the purpose-built SVT Raptor, as it is an immensely capable treat to drive off-road, even though sometimes it's wide body and tall ride height make it tricky to drive around downtown.

The SuperCrew layout enlarges the Raptor’s wheelbase by 11.9 inches, and overall length by 11.5. With the addition of two front-hinged, full-size doors; as opposed to the existing SuperCab truck’s rear-hinged half-doors; the extension provides 10.1 inches more legroom for those seated in the second row. The box length remains 67 inches.

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Curb weight for the Raptor SuperCrew is pegged at 6200 pounds, up about 200 from the Raptor SuperCab. Payload capacity grows 100 pounds to 1030, and the maximum tow rating jumps from 6000 to 8000 pounds. SuperCrew models also receive a 36-gallon fuel tank, versus the 26-gallon unit in two-(full-)door trucks.

For 2011, the Raptor drops the smaller engine and the 6.2L V8 becomes the new standard. Both models keep the same beefy brakes and 17-inch wheels with in 35 inch off-roading tires just as the 2010 truck had. The SuperCrew offers the same 11.2 inch front and 12.1 inch rear suspension travel, and the chassis setup is reportedly identical to the SuperCab’s. While the payload and towing-capacity increases will be attractive to users who don’t plan on using the Raptor in its intended environment, hard-core off-roaders will note that the wheelbase stretch decreases the Raptor SuperCrew’s breakover angle, making the four-door version less capable than the original configuration.

Both 2011 Raptors gain a few toys new to the model. A 4.2-inch LCD screen has been wedged between the tachometer and speedometer in the instrument cluster, displaying information about the truck’s status. It can monitor the hill-descent control, locking differentials, and stability control, and an off-road mode highlights the Raptor’s attitude and steering angle.

Several comfort features join the standard-equipment list, including an alarm, auto up/down front windows, a 110-volt power outlet in the center console, a telescoping steering wheel, a headrest for the middle rear seat, and an integrated blind-spot-defeating spotter mirror. Option packages are shuffled for 2011, with the Raptor Luxury package—heated power front seats, dual-zone climate control, and an upgraded audio system, among other odds and ends—adding power-folding mirrors and a remote-start system. The newly available Raptor Plus package bundles the previously available rearview camera and trailer-brake controller.

Finally, Ford offers a new silver paint color for the Raptor, as well as matte-black hood graphics. The optional decals feature “F-150” and “SVT” written in dark gray, with a body-colored “Raptor” logo. Ford says the design was inspired by off-road-racing Broncos of yore, and that the matte color helps reduce sun glare off the hood.

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