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Tactical Z · 02-09-2009, 08:09 PM

After months of spy photos and a last-minute teaser video, Ford has officially unveiled its 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. The high-performance off-road truck is powered by an updated version of the regular F-150’s 5.4-liter Triton V8 three-valve engine, delivering 320 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. Also available will be a new 6.2-liter Boss V8 engine recently developed by the automaker.

Ford says it performed extensive testing on the new powerplant, including subjecting fifty prototype engines to more than a dozen of the toughest engine tests at Ford’s dynamometer lab.

The SVT division used a 62-mile durability loop in the desert of Borrego Springs, California, to replicate the conditions of the Baja 1000 race, to further test the performance of both available engines.

While much of the focus will be on the new 6.2-liter mill, the 5.4-liter Triton also features a number of new technologies. A new open-valve fuel injection strategy improves horsepower during towing and higher rpm operations, while delivering lower emissions and better fuel economy.

Of course, engines are only part of the equation. A great deal of R&D went into the truck’s modified chassis and suspension. With 13.4 inches of usable travel in the rear suspension and 11.2 in the front, the Raptor promises to be a capable off-roader.

Raptor’s wider track and softer suspension mean it will glide over obstacles with relative ease. The suspension’s dampers were designed by Fox Racing Shox, giving the Raptor the only internal bypass shocks on a street truck. The position sensitive dampening internal bypass feature allows the shock to become significantly stiffer as it travels, preventing the truck from bottoming out.

The last component of the Raptor’s connection to the ground comes in the form of BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires. Mounted on 17-inch wheels, these 35-inch tires are designed to work on- and off-road.

High-tech features include: Trailer Sway Control, an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, an Electronic Locking Differential, Hill Descent Control, an Off-Road Mode, and an Auxiliary Switch Board to facilitate aftermarket add-ons.

The F-150 SVT Raptor will be built along side the new F-150 at Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant at the Rouge Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

cough happy milk? i'm talking about cars

kanys · 02-09-2009, 08:13 PM

Pretty sweeeet, hopefully it does okay in the current market. At my job we use Ford Rangers, I might petition for a couple of these since most of the Rangers are on their last legs! (or wheels, if you want to get technical

)

Tactical Z · 02-09-2009, 08:18 PM

They hold up pretty well no?

The only Ranger i'd like to own is a SLP Thunderbolt.

Sorry its soo little, I dont think many we're made.

kanys · 02-09-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tactical Z

They hold up pretty well no?

The only Ranger i'd like to own is a SLP Thunderbolt.

Sorry its soo little, I dont think many we're made.

Yeah those Rangers are great little trucks, just they have on average like 160k miles and we drive em pretty hard lol!

djinva · 02-09-2009, 08:23 PM

nice truck I just can't get past that blue oval, I perfer mine with a Bow Tie.

Tactical Z · 02-09-2009, 08:24 PM

S-10's are too small.....And I think the new F-150 Fails hard.

Kyle2k · 02-09-2009, 10:49 PM

Ugh, I want a price on this thing!

Tactical Z · 02-09-2009, 10:51 PM

$50k - $100k most likely.

GatorBlue371 · 02-09-2009, 10:51 PM

Lets see the price.

If ford prices it like i think they will (40k territory) then it will be a FAIL

Tactical Z · 02-09-2009, 11:03 PM

$35,000 Was the 3rd gen Lighting.

Georgie · 02-09-2009, 11:20 PM

awesome truck. looks f--king great in blue

02-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	F-150 SVT Raptor After months of spy photos and a last-minute teaser video, Ford has officially unveiled its 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. The high-performance off-road truck is powered by an updated version of the regular F-150’s 5.4-liter Triton V8 three-valve engine, delivering 320 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. Also available will be a new 6.2-liter Boss V8 engine recently developed by the automaker. Ford says it performed extensive testing on the new powerplant, including subjecting fifty prototype engines to more than a dozen of the toughest engine tests at Ford’s dynamometer lab. The SVT division used a 62-mile durability loop in the desert of Borrego Springs, California, to replicate the conditions of the Baja 1000 race, to further test the performance of both available engines. While much of the focus will be on the new 6.2-liter mill, the 5.4-liter Triton also features a number of new technologies. A new open-valve fuel injection strategy improves horsepower during towing and higher rpm operations, while delivering lower emissions and better fuel economy. Of course, engines are only part of the equation. A great deal of R&D went into the truck’s modified chassis and suspension. With 13.4 inches of usable travel in the rear suspension and 11.2 in the front, the Raptor promises to be a capable off-roader. Raptor’s wider track and softer suspension mean it will glide over obstacles with relative ease. The suspension’s dampers were designed by Fox Racing Shox, giving the Raptor the only internal bypass shocks on a street truck. The position sensitive dampening internal bypass feature allows the shock to become significantly stiffer as it travels, preventing the truck from bottoming out. The last component of the Raptor’s connection to the ground comes in the form of BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires. Mounted on 17-inch wheels, these 35-inch tires are designed to work on- and off-road. High-tech features include: Trailer Sway Control, an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, an Electronic Locking Differential, Hill Descent Control, an Off-Road Mode, and an Auxiliary Switch Board to facilitate aftermarket add-ons. The F-150 SVT Raptor will be built along side the new F-150 at Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant at the Rouge Center in Dearborn, Michigan. cough happy milk? i'm talking about cars

02-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Pretty sweeeet, hopefully it does okay in the current market. At my job we use Ford Rangers, I might petition for a couple of these since most of the Rangers are on their last legs! (or wheels, if you want to get technical)

02-09-2009, 08:23 PM	#5
djinva Bow Tie Fan Drives: 16 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 318	nice truck I just can't get past that blue oval, I perfer mine with a Bow Tie. __________________ 16 Camaro 2SS 6M 60 Impala LS power 22 2500 HD Duramax 14 Caprice PPV 6.0 Instagram: dj_sarv

02-09-2009, 10:49 PM	#7
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Ugh, I want a price on this thing! __________________

02-09-2009, 10:51 PM	#9
GatorBlue371 Drives: vrooooom vrooooom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Lets see the price. If ford prices it like i think they will (40k territory) then it will be a FAIL __________________ "With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."

02-09-2009, 08:18 PM	#3
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	They hold up pretty well no? The only Ranger i'd like to own is a SLP Thunderbolt. Sorry its soo little, I dont think many we're made.

02-09-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	S-10's are too small.....And I think the new F-150 Fails hard.

02-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#10
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	$35,000 Was the 3rd gen Lighting.

02-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#11
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	awesome truck. looks f--king great in blue

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