mmarshall

Hoovey, I hope this isn't a repost of one of your autoblog articles......I didn't see it on a thread-search.

We saw Ford's all-new aluminum F-150 at the close of last year, but the rugged off-road Raptor version was delayed a year. It's now near unveiling time for it, and here it is without any wraps.

(see the web site for more shots/angles)



http://www.autoblog.com/2015/10/15/2...r-spied-naked/

At this point, Ford appears so confident about the design of the 2017 F-150 Raptor that the company isn't even bothering to camouflage the test trucks anymore. While we recently saw the rear undisguised, this SuperCrew offers an opportunity to check out the performance pickup from some much better angles.

Other than a change to the tailgate trim, the Raptor looks to make the transition to the road practically unaltered from the one on display at the Detroit Auto Show. The truck looks especially fantastic in black, and the fender flares lend a muscular appearance. You can easily spot the more aggressive shocks at the rear, too. This one also wears a slightly different wheel design than the previous one. With SuperCab and SuperCrew versions already testing, Ford seems to be readying a Raptor for any buyer's desires.

Underneath the hood, Ford packs the performance truck with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that reportedly makes 450 horsepower, and the engine is hooked up to a 10-speed automatic. A combination of terrain management tech and an optional Torsen front differential should help keep the pickup powering through just about any offroad conditions. For testing, Ford is taking to Raptors to all sorts of environments to make sure the model could back up its mean look.

rxonmymind

What's the name if the truck? Couldn't make it out on the grill. Letters to small.

mmarshall

Yeah, I agree. Should have done those letters in chrome LOL.

Hoovey689

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Sounds like a slick powertrain, but I'd like to see something special like a 4.0L EcoBoost V8 or something to give the Raptor a roar. This thing sure looks the part

mmarshall

Upcoming CAFE requirements for trucks in the America market (which is something we generally haven't seen before) are going to start cutting into their engine-sizes, just like they have for other types of vehicles.

pavelekPL

It looks the same to me

mmarshall

No offense, but look again:

Old:



New:

blacksc400

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Always like the Raptor, if I ever buy a truck this would be it.
And this truck sells so well in my area, I remember my friend wanted to buy one last year and it was all sold out and nothing available in the west region, he had to look for an used one instead.

Individual

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Favorite pick-up truck ever. Definitely fascinated with the new one, looks much more aggressive.

Aron9000

Funny thing is that the Eco-boost V6 does do better in EPA rated tests. In real world driving, its no more fuel efficient than a 5.3 V8 in a Silverado or the Ram's 5.7 V8. It drinks the gas if you put your foot in it and give it boost.

Personally I'd rather have last year's Raptor with the big 400+hp 6.2 V8. The Eco-boost is a great engine too, but if I'm driving something as big and obnoixus as the Raptor, it better sound glorious. The Ecoboost v6 with an exhaust sounds like a souped up vacume cleaner having sex with a loud Honda.

LOWFAST

Funny, old one looks better to me.

I8ABMR

this looks like a refresh cosmetically than a new generation

Aron9000

Its funny when automakers build a completely new car that doesn't share a single bolt in common with the outgoing model, yet they look almost exactly the same.

Hoovey689

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Courtesy of Fordraptorforum.com

LOWFAST

That thing is going to scoot, hope they can give it a better sound, more GT supercar than standard ecoboost as the regular ecoboost, even with an aftermarket exhaust, is a disappointment. It may be stupid to some, but as an enthusiast I need my vehicles to have a good sound to them.