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All-New F-150 Raptor Is Ford’s Toughest, Smartest, Most Capable Truck for Ultimate Off-Road Performance

• Toughest: All-new, purpose-built high-strength steel frame unique to Ford F-150 Raptor, and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body help save more than 500 pounds of weight for improved performance and capability
• Smartest: Powered by all-new, high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine with more horsepower and torque than current Raptor’s 411-horsepower, 434-lb.-ft. 6.2-liter V8; all-new 10-speed transmission; advanced LED lighting, camera technology for improved visibility day or night
• Most capable: Redesigned, larger FOX Racing Shox with more suspension travel and all-new terrain management technology help F-150 Raptor tackle America’s toughest trails – from dry washes in the Mojave Desert to Moab’s rocky terrain to Michigan mud, sand and snow

Ford, America’s truck leader, today introduced the all-new F-150 Raptor – the ultimate high-performance off-road pickup in the company’s lineup.
Ford has reengineered every part of the F-150 Raptor to make it the toughest, smartest, most capable off-roader – and more efficient than ever.
“When we created the first Raptor, we set out to prove vehicle performance isn’t just measured on the street or at the track – off-road can be even more fun,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “The original Raptor, plus enhancements on the all-new F-150 set the bar for us to make the all-new Raptor better in every way.”


Toughest
The all-new Raptor starts with a purpose-built frame – the backbone of the truck – that is the strongest in the F-150 lineup, featuring more high-strength steel than the outgoing Raptor.
Forged from high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy that helps save more than 500 pounds of weight, Raptor’s exterior design is inspired by Ford’s performance heritage in off-road racing that includes Best in the Desert, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and the famous Baja 1000.
Raptor’s chiseled looks are reminiscent of those found in Trophy Trucks – the most powerful and fastest off-road pickups.
Raptor is 6 inches wider than the standard F-150 for improved stability off-road.
The all-new Raptor also boasts its first-ever dual exhaust and new 17-inch wheels with next-generation BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires specifically designed for off-road performance.


Smartest
Raptor is powered by Ford’s new, second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine that produces more power with greater efficiency than the current 6.2-liter V8, which is rated at 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque.
The first-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost proved its mettle off-road – racing in the original F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test truck in the 2010 Baja 1000, as well as notching repeated wins in off-road race series.
The high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost is a Raptor exclusive in the F-150 lineup. It will be paired with an all-new 10-speed transmission for improved efficiency.
An all-new four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case, with an advanced, easier-to-use version of off-road mode driver-assist technology, further improves Raptor’s trail performance.
Raptor’s new transfer case, which manages power distribution between the front and rear wheels, combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on-demand all-wheel drive with durable, mechanical-locking four-wheel drive.
“The new transfer case offers better traction for a greater variety of terrain at low and high speeds – both on-road and off-road,” said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, Ford Performance.
Raptor’s pioneering off-road mode driving technology has evolved into an all-new Terrain Management System™ that enables the driver to select modes to optimize driving dynamics to environmental conditions – from snow to mud, sand and more.
The new Raptor features calibration changes to its powertrain, driveline, traction control, ABS and AdvanceTrac stability control for optimal performance. There are six preset modes for the truck depending on terrain and driving conditions:

• Normal mode for everyday driving
• Street mode for higher-performance, on-road driving
• Weather mode for rain, snow or ice
• Mud and sand mode for muddy and sandy trails and terrain
• Baja mode for high-speed desert running
• Rock mode for low-speed rock crawling

Most capable
An available Torsen front differential increases off-road capability further. The system increases grip significantly for the front end of the truck and allows it to pull itself over obstacles and up steep grades – even when traction is split between the front tires.
Building a high-performance off-road truck isn’t just about engine power – more importantly, it’s about the suspension.
F-150 Raptor comes standard with new FOX Racing Shox with custom internal bypass technology that works to damp and stiffen suspension travel over rough terrain to help prevent the truck from bottoming out.
Front and rear shock canisters have grown from 2.5 inches to 3 inches in diameter for improved performance. They feature more suspension travel than the current Raptor’s 11.2 inches at the front and 12 inches at the rear.
Advanced LED lighting and camera technology contribute to improved visibility on the trail or street – day and night.


Commanding and comfortable
While the exterior design of the F-150 Raptor is about projecting an image, the interior design is about creating a comfortable place for driver and passengers to enjoy their time on- and off-road.
Added content includes interior upgrades, three color material levels, and paddle shifters to manually shift the 10-speed transmission.
Auxiliary switches to control aftermarket equipment such as lights or an air compressor are mounted out of the driver’s way in the roof of the cab – similar to a fighter plane.
“This all-new F-150 Raptor takes Raptor performance to the next level,” said Dave Pericak, director, Ford Performance.
The all-new Raptor will be built at Dearborn Truck Plant, and goes on sale fall 2016.

laserred38

10-speed?? Finally! Ford, you're killing me over here!!

AlsCobra

Geez they are just trying their best to prove the ecoboost is better. 10spd trans just to get that thing performing. Anything to hopelessly try and disprove you should have bought the V8.

laserred38

Yeah, but 10 speeds will keep the motor in boost all the time. Mpg should go up significantly. That won't make up for V6 noise though...

AlsCobra

Motor in boost will kill fuel mileage actually. That thing will be dumping fuel just to keep up. The ecoboost gets great highway fuel mileage because it's not in full boost on the highway. Peak hp will be under full boost and also under full fuel flow. Remember the more air you force in, the more fuel it takes to create the proper fuel mixture. This truck is just designed to prove the ecoboost can keep up with the V8 Raptor during some spirited off road driving. The GAS pedal will be pushed down much farther just to keep up though. Kinda like a 2stroke 250 or a 4stroke 250. Neither is better just preferences with separate but equal advantages.

Personally I would prefer the V8 Raptor for the low end torque and the growl. And of course the simple fact that I see no advantage in replacing a V8 with a turbo 6 or 4.

Rather B.Blown

I think they're taking these transmissions too far out there, its beginning to look like a pissing contest. 8 speed was a lot of gears, but a 10 speed? Is this a pick up or a Peterbilt? Can you imagine what it'll cost to rebuild that thing a few years down the road when its out of warranty and craps out?

cdynaco

Right. They brag about low end torque for towing but that is under boost too.

AlsCobra

Like I said, this vehicle is being produced just to try and prove the ecoboost and nothing more. Takes a 10spd trans just to do that on this specialty off road vehicle. It will not get good fuel mileage and probably won't hold up very well but it will prove what the ecoboost is capable of I suppose. Lol. The disappointing thing is that it just won't be any better and lots of Raptor fans may turn away from this. But for the most part, the majority of Raptors produced will never go off road anyways.

Stage_3

Too bad it doesn't have the same V8 or a more powerful one. It is a really nice looking truck though.
I would buy one, as I am in the market for a new daily driver, but the eco boost and the wait till Fall of 2016 are the two turn offs.
Too bad.

SteelTownStang

Would prefer a V8 as well... while doubtful, maybe the 5.2 will be in its future, but it's still an awesome truck nonetheless.

It looks like the V8 is fading more and more... but thank goodness for what is left. As long as they can get similar HP/TQ w/better mph it's hard to complain. Although, it'll be the exhaust note that I'll miss the most!

ElkGroveFordGuy

I love reading these posts!
First world problems are great!

shurtual86

Not a fan of the tailgate, as if the Big Ford grille wasn't enough.

David Young

I like it. If i were loaded with $$$$$$ i would buy one

scramblerider5

I love the new raptor

Stage_3

^^Yeah,...me too. The more I look at it and read about it, the more I like it and want one.

SpectreH

If I were to get a truck, I'd want a Raptor. I'd still rather have a V-8 though.

Stage_3

I LOVE the interior too. Very nice.

hschade

AAWWWW MAN!

While the interior does look nice, and I do LOVE the look of this new ride, there are a few things a truck for me MUST have....

Diesel and a full bench seat, and that's just the start of the list, the raptor has neither.

Stage_3

That's too funny. I'm the complete opposite.
I want bucket seats and gas powered. And the 2016/2017 Raptor has both those options. lol

****EDIT fixed bench seat to bucket seats

Glenn

I'll just take what ever parts of the truck you guys don't want