Just one year after Ford unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show, Ford today is announcing the long-anticipated power figures for the all-new 6.2-liter premium V-8 engine now available in this ultimate high-speed off-road performance truck. When this optional powertrain in the Raptor arrives in showrooms in early 2010, the 6.2-liter V-8 will produce 411 hp and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup available. Customers will now have the choice of two V-8 engines in the Raptor, Ford’s proven 5.4-liter Triton V-8 or the new 6.2-liter V-8, which can be ordered beginning Dec. 1, with an MSRP of $41,995 including destination and delivery.
Chevrolet recently uploaded a promotional video on YouTube to showcase their upcoming graphics packages for the 2010 Camaro and allow fans to vote for the vehicle via their Facebook page. If you look closely in the background and turn on HD mode, you'll notice something in the works of a new pickup truck. When I did this I was able to read the rendered artwork which states "Silverado Baja Offroad Vehicle". It looks as if Chevrolet is trying to contend with Ford's 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor and our guess is that Chevrolet will release a concept vehicle at the 2009 SEMA Show showing off the new offroad truck. Stay tuned.
A company by the name of Sean Hyland Motorsports are tearing the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor apart and making the truck much more badass for customers across the U.S. Hyland is adding a supercharger to the base F-150 5.4 engine which produces over 750 horsepower and 700 foot pounds of torque as well as a 6 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic transmission. Other upgrades include a fuel system, cooling system, exhaust, suspension, wheels, and tires.
The truck will be available for purchase this Fall.
A company by the name of Late Model Restoration are gaining some attention on the web with their less-than-modified 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The company removed the side graphics off of the truck revealing a much "cleaner" stance for some. Either way, the truck is grabbing some attention across the net as anticipation for the pickup truck finally arrives at dealer lots. What are your thoughts?
Our friend Mike Levine over at PickupTrucks has captured a spy shot of a SuperCrew version of the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup truck. Ford added a fake camouflaged roof to the bed of the truck but there's no mistaking this Raptor from it's 35 inch BFG tires, unique SVT wheels, flared fenders and custom front end. Check out more spyshots at PUT.
Now here's a truck, not that Honda thing I spoke about yesterday. Ever wonder how the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor got its name? An article from TruckTrend holds the answer. "Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Ford's SVT-developed, FOX Racing Shox-suspended, ultimate offroad truck owes its name to, of all things, a bean counter". Head on over to their site to read the full article of how the awesome SVT Raptor got it's name.
Preparing to blaze new trails, the all-new 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is ready for the most challenging desert adventures. But this purpose-built, high-speed off-road truck also is engineered to be versatile enough to take on the everyday commute. “With Raptor, we’re taking the established performance of the F-150 to the next level and proving just how much Ford trucks can do,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president for Global Product Development. “The F-150 SVT Raptor doesn’t just appear to be off-road-ready. It is off-road-ready. It was built with the off-road enthusiast in mind and will give consumers an off-road experience no other vehicle can.”
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and FOX Racing Shox are taking consumers where no other OEM has taken them before: off-road in the desert with the internal triple bypass shocks, exclusively available on the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor – an industry-first on a production truck. With 12.1 inches of usable travel in the rear suspension and 11.2 inches in the front, the softly sprung suspension has enough travel to handle the toughest terrain in the desert. Usable travel is what matters – most trucks have seven to eight inches, but are so stiffly sprung that the actual movement is much less.
Mike Harrison’s enthusiasm for V-8 engines is apparent. Harrison, Ford Motor Company’s premium V-8 systems manager, is particularly excited about the availability of the new 6.2-liter V-8 that will power the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Producing an estimated 400 horsepower and 400 ft.-lb. of torque, Harrison rattles off the new engine’s components and features quickly and easily, pointing them out and explaining them with more than a trace of pride.
Rumor on the net is saying that the United States Border Patrol and Department of HOmeland Security are "seriously considering" purchasing at least 10 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup trucks to help patrol the border. The delivery of Fords for government use would not be the first, with the Ford Bronco being a major player in the 1980's. The sources are also stating that the Border Patrol is asking Ford to equip the interiors with work truck interiors, instead of the premium interiors found in the retail version of the pickup truck. We'll keep you posted.
Ford has received a handful of requests for a SuperCrew version of the SVT F-150 Raptor pickup truck set to go on sale this Fall. Mike Levine of Pickuptrucks spoke with Mark Grueber, For'd Marketing Manager where he found out "We've had requests for a crew cab [Raptor]," said Grueber. "We haven't made any decisions but there's some demand for it. Not everyone is going to use [the Raptor] for aggressive off-roading. It could be something similar to the four-door [Jeep] Wrangler".
Ford has received orders higher than expected for the pickup truck, so a crew cab version is very possible in the future.
Reality, documentary and branded entertainment television leaders BCII premiered their new feature documentary film Raptor – Born in Baja on Tuesday, June 23 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California to 500+ automotive and off-road motorsports executives, entertainment industry heavyweights, celebrity guests and press. Raptor – Born in Baja follows the story of a group of Ford Motor Company designers, engineers and race program directors, along with a number of aftermarket support teams, as they construct, test and unveil their new F-150 Raptor SVT truck to the automotive world by entering it in the toughest point-to-point off-road race anywhere...the infamous Baja 1000. Planned, shot and produced over 16 months, the film's story plays dramatically like the early Apollo space missions, while at the same time making a powerful brand statement for Ford.
Mike Levine of Pickuptrucks revealed information regarding the pricing of the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup truck. Starting at $38,995, the new SVT Raptor is approximately $3,000 more than an F-150 FX4 pickup but can do a whole lot more. Just wait till Ford drops their new 6.2 liter BOSS motor inside, woohoo!
With a look born in the desert, the new Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Web page is a place enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the experience of driving a truck built to excel in the most extreme conditions. Launching today, the new Web page – www.fordvehicles.com/f150raptor – highlights the expansive features of Ford’s new high-performance off-road truck. “We wanted to ensure the site is true to what Raptor is, emphasizing it as different and unique,” said Eric Peterson, Ford's Truck and SUV communications manager. “Delivering Raptor’s unique durability and performance is something only Ford can do, staying true to both our tough truck and racing heritage. We wanted to make that clear through the site.”
Ford Racing and Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) announced today that the F-150 SVT Raptor R, the same truck that finished third in class at the 41st SCORE Tecate Baja 1000, will run in the 2009 "Best In The Desert" race series. The truck will be driven by veteran Ford truck racers and former "Rough Riders" Rob MacCachren and Steve Olliges. The privately funded team will run all five points races for 2009 in the Raptor R to continue testing the durability of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor and its production components.
Hagerty Insurance Agency had the opportunity to ride in Ford's new F-150 SVT Raptor pickup truck this past weekend at the Barrett Jackson auction. The YouTube video below demonstrates how the truck handles and performs while going around an enclosed course, as well as handling a jump at 50 miles per hour. There is an annoying sensor alarm that goes off toward the end of the video while they are still driving, I hope that's not a bad thing. Check it out.
Ford's first production F-150 SVT Raptor was sold for over $143,000 dollars this past weekend at the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. All proceeds above the vehicle's retail price are being donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Equipped with Ford's 5.4 liter V8 engine, the new SVT Raptor is expected to hit dealer lots sometime this summer.
The sales of three special, high-performance Ford vehicles will benefit one key charity at the always-anticipated Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Ford is offering the purchase rights to the first retail version of the 540-horsepower 2010 Ford Shelby GT500, the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor offered to the public as well as the first Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet with the hood signed by several Ford drag racing legends, including John Force and Bob Glidden. Proceeds from the 38th annual auction, which will televised live at approximately 10 p.m. EST on Saturday on SPEED, will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Force Dynamics of Trumansburg, New York obtained the task of creating a racing simulator for Ford Motor Company of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor off-road truck. Set on a 3D-Axis, Force Dynamics developed the simulator to take care of "parasitic forces" which actually deal with drag on your body between your head and chest/back. Force Dynamics President, David Wiernicki, explains this process in the video below. Check it out.
Also, the F-150 SVT Raptor simulator can be found at the major automotive shows including those in Houston, St. Louis, Dallas, Cleveland, Kansas City, Atlanta, Columbus, and Austin from now until April.
On January 11, Ford will be auctioning the very first production 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor pickup truck at the 2009 Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lot number 1347, all proceeds for the truck will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The F-150 being auctioned will feature Ford's 5.4 liter V8 model, not the highly anticipated 6.2 liter V8, which pumps out over 400 horse power and 400 foot pounds of torque. The auction description reads "The DNA of a Baja Prerunner. Built Ford Tough. The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) takes performance supremacy off-road with the new F-150 SVT Raptor". For more information visit the Barrett Jackson website.
With Ford announcing the new F-150 SVT Raptor last month at SEMA, various press releases and detailed information have been posted about the new off road truck. I comprised this blog with a list of all the highlighted features of the pickup truck including suspension specifications, performance gains, and Ford's SVT add-on's. Check out the run down inside.
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R race truck, based on the production version of the upcoming 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, survived the grueling 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, finishing the 631 mile race in 25:28:10. Considered one of the toughest off-road races in the world, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R race truck that participated in the Baja 1000 was a collaboration between the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT), Ford Racing, and Foutz Motorsports Inc. The pickup was entered into the race to test the durability and performance of the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, which goes on sale in the summer of 2009.
Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor of Edmunds' Inside Line had the opportunity to test drive the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup truck out in the Nevada desert prior to SEMA. The video below showcases an interior view of the truck in action, as well as its handling, ride quality, and ability to suck up the bumps at over 90 miles per hour.
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, Ford’s new king of the off-road just found a best friend. The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R, which features modified components, was developed by SVT and Ford Racing specifically to race in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 – one of the most grueling off-road races on the circuit. “Ford’s commitment to using racing as a test bed for new technologies is expanding to the off-road arena with the F-150 SVT Raptor R,” said Brian Wolfe, Ford Racing Technology director. “Racing the new truck in the elite Baja 1000 is the ultimate off-road test and will allow Ford to evaluate how well the F-150 SVT Raptor will hold up under the most unique and extreme conditions.”
Ford, the definitive leader in tough trucks, is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute. “Ford trucks have been a mainstay on the off-road racing scene for more that 20 years because of our long history of capability and durability,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president for Global Product Development. “With the F-150 SVT Raptor, we are delivering a true off-road performance truck with the proven ‘Built Ford Tough’ capability and durability that is at the core of every F-150 and the best in performance thanks to the team at SVT.”
“Like its fighter jet and dinosaur namesakes, the F-150 SVT Raptor is tough, fast, aggressive, and built with the off-road enthusiast in mind,” he added.
We've obtained new photos of Ford's F-150 Raptor off-road truck being tested out in the desert. Developed by Ford's SVT department, the performance truck features Fox Racing shocks and aggressive suspension. Check out the photos inside.
Ford brought their Raptor F-150 pickup truck to SEMA which actually is leaving as we speak for the famous Baja 1,000 race in Baja California towards the end of this month. Cool truck!
Ford's SVT department have released a "classified" (not so classified now) video of their new off-road F-150 project truck nicknamed "Raptor". Check out the video below to see it in action!
Edmunds Inside Line have captured video of the 2010 Ford F-150 "Raptor" SVT pickup truck hunting around the streets of Dearborn, Michigan. Based off of a Baja-truck design, the F-150's front wheel travel is expected to be increased by four inches from Eibach springs and Fox Racing remote-reservoir shocks. BFGoodrich are supplying the all-terrain tires mounted on a pair of 17 inch custom wheels. Word has it that the rear differential will also have an electronic-locker. Whether it's on the pavement or in the dirt, the new "Raptor" pickup is one sweet looking ride. Check out the video link inside.
Following our blog last week of the baja inspired, long travel Ford F-150 "Raptor", our friend Mike Levine of Pickuptruck.com has obtained new images of the off road F-150, solidifying all speculations of the F-150's features.
As an update to our blog last week about Ford releasing a long travel edition F-150, now Mike Levine of Pickuptruck.com has posted a possible image of the F-150, dubbed "Raptor". Note, the wider front suspension stance, flared fenders under the camouflage, and lifted suspension.
Four Wheeler Magazine has uncovered some information regarding Ford Motor Company and their long travel suspension 2009 F-150. Being codenamed "Raptor" (any Jurassic Park fans?), the program is well into development and is roughly a year and a half to two years away from being in production.
