Ford revealed its most extreme off-road vehicle during the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to Fox News, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is based on the American automaker's new aluminium-intensive F-150, making it 500 pounds lighter than the old Raptor.
Motor Authority noted that Ford's new 4x4 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 teamed with a 10-speed automatic transmission which marks the company's first use of the long-anticipated 10-speeder truck. It is said to be more powerful than the 6.2-liter V8 it supersedes, which is rated at 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque.
Reportedly, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor features an electronic terrain management system with multiple driving modes which includes Normal, Street, Weather, Mud, Baja, and Rock. Larger Fox Racing shocks for more suspension travel is also mated to this new four-wheel-drive system. An available Torsen limited-slip front differential is expected to offer more flexible power delivery as this new transfer case is designed for added rock-crawling capability.
According to Fox News, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will retain its wide-style body. It is said to be six inches wider that a standard F-150. It also has the bold FORD grille in octagonal shape and has hood and fenders made from dings and scrape resistant materials.
The new F-150 Raptor's interior includes paddle shifters for the 10-speed automatic transmission and roof-mounted switches for aftermarket gear. It also includes adaptive radar cruise control and a 360-degree camera system.
Until January 25, the limited-edition F-150 Raptor model kits will be given away at the Ford stand in the Detroit Auto Show according to Autorevolution.com.
"Kids can proudly display these limited-edition 2017 F-150 Raptor models as a long-lasting reminder of their 2015 Ford auto show experience," said Dave Tillapaugh, Ford auto show manager.
At the moment, Ford has not announced the pricing for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. Reportedly, it will go on sale fall of 2016.
