Ford F150 Raptor project

[haven]

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/08/first-drive-review-2010-ford-f150-svt-raptor.html

Pickuptrucks.com drives the 2010 Ford Raptor, finds the truck to be fantastic in high speed desert driving, and capable of low speed trail running. The Dodge Ram Power Wagon has a sharper focus on low speed off-road maneuvers.

Edit: Here are a couple more online articles singing praises for the Raptor:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/24/first-drive-2010-ford-f-150-svt-raptor-is-a-diamond-on-the-roug/

Intereting note from the Autoblog article: "SVT found that the standard compound [of the BFG A/T tire] didn't work well in mud and snow, which would be a huge obstacle to Midwestern buyers (and the Michigan-based SVT workers themselves), so they worked with BFG and changed the thickness, belt angle, and compound to create a tire that could handle actual seasons and not make a lot of noise while doing it. With all that, the tires are just $200 each to replace."

http://jalopnik.com/5343872/2010-ford-f+150-svt-raptor-first-drive

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/112_0911_2010_ford_f150_svt_raptor_drive/index.html

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=155646

 

[jh504]

Whether you like the Raptor or not I am always glad to see someone putting forth some effort to create a more offroad friendly 4x4. I support any company's efforts in producing a stronger, more capable product.

 

[typ3]

Toyota had a bad MMM rig at SEMA too!

IRS and a supercharged 4.0L.....I liked it and I'm not even a Toyota fan!

As far as I'm concerned, in off-road vehicles the less independently sprung axles, the better. IRS ... barf.

The Raptor's pretty cool, and hopefully Ford will get around to throwing a few bones to those off-roaders who do more crawling the dune-racing.

 

[78Bronco]

How about a real Ford Bronco again Mr. Ford?:ylsmoke:

 

[jh504]

How about a real Ford Bronco again Mr. Ford?:ylsmoke:

Yes, please! I thought they were going to do that a few years back?

 

[haven]

Edmunds Inside Line has posted a road test (and off-road test) of the new 2010 Raptor. They love it.

Included in the article is a note that the cargo capacity of the Raptor is 993 lbs. That's up from the 800 lbs figure I had read elsewhere. Just remember that the Raptor has a cargo capacity that's about 3/4 that of a Tacoma.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=158946

There's also a good explanation of the Raptor's suspension in the Inside Line Blogs section. Lots of clear high resolution photos in this link

http://blogs.insideline.com/straigh...d-f-150-svt-raptor-suspension-walkaround.html

Chip Haven

 

[78Bronco]

Yes, please! I thought they were going to do that a few years back?

They were but it was going to be based off the Ford Escape :yuk

 

[Cody1771]

PS Class 8 is not a "step" below trophy... as far as class numbering system yes. but when it comes to design and performance no... Class 8 is for production full size vehicles that for the most part are stock, which some suspension and performance exeptions, and might i add 4WD, where trophy are 2WD trucks.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

There will be a Raptor on display at the Miller Motorsports Park this coming weekend for the MMP Expo. If anyone is interested in some specific photos I'd be glad to snap them.

 

[nwoods]

How about a real Ford Bronco again Mr. Ford?:ylsmoke:

Did you see the concept they released a few years ago? I loved it! That was back in the day when Ford owned Land Rover, and there was a LOT of buzz about the Bronco being the USA version of a new Defender. I wish!

 

[JRH_PowerWagon_06]

I think that Bronco Concept was just a rolling model. Unlike the 2004 Concept Cobra that was a real mule.

 

[78Bronco]

Did you see the concept they released a few years ago? I loved it! That was back in the day when Ford owned Land Rover, and there was a LOT of buzz about the Bronco being the USA version of a new Defender. I wish!

Agreed. The Bronco concept was a roller and barely what I would call a bronco. It had some hype but really it was a flop. If I was incharge of that concept it would have been fully functional and climbing up soomething in the display booth. It also would have been a fullsize not a compact Escape/LR with independent suspension front and rear. Does that roof even come off?

 

[dzzz]

I doubt ford will make a full size truck with a wheelbase that short again. So many more choices exist now compared to when the Bronco was made. It's a lot easier to build variants like the Raptor.
The Expedition may be the shortest F150 variant.

Edit: I see Wikipedia lists the Expedition as the Bronco's replacement.

 

[haven]

At SEMA, Ford announced that its dealers will begin accepting orders
for the 2010 Raptor with 6.2L V8 starting December 1.

The original Raptor's motor is the 5.4L V8, rated to produce 320-hp
and 390 ft-lbs. The new 6.2L V8 is rated at 411-hp and 434 ft-lbs.
Aside from the engine, and maybe some strengthening of the drivetrain
to deal with the extra power, the 2010 truck is the same as the original.

The Raptor with 6.2L V8 will cost $42,000, about $3000 more than
the 2009 Raptor cost.

Ford also announced that it will build the Raptor XT, an off-road-only
version with 500 hp, full roll cage, front locking differential, longer
travel suspension and beadlock wheels. Price: $99,950.
Production of the XT is limited (at present) to only 50 vehicles.

Despite the race orientation, the Raptor XT interior will be based on
a standard F150, with leather seats, power windows, and air
conditioning. Too bad that the XT won't be available in time to
chase the Dakar Rally across Argentina this January!

 

[jdholder]

Any word at SEMA if Ford will be offering the Raptor in the Crew Cab version?

Thanks!

Jon