Cliff notes version: Raptor now available with Ford's 6.2 V8 (411 hp) for an extra $3,000 (possibily bargain of the century).
AND a full-on Baja trophy truck-like Raptor XT (limited to 50 units) is available for under $100k with 500 hp. Basically, this is the Bugatti Veyron of the offroad world - a super truck... if such thing is allowed to exist.
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* The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8 engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it the most powerful half-ton truck on the market today * Building on the success of Ford Racing’s vehicle programs and Raptor’s success in the 2008 Baja 1000, Ford Racing will offer the FR Raptor XT * The FR Raptor XT offers the capability of the Baja race truck, with the comfort of the production Raptor * The FR Raptor XT off-road-only truck will have a production run of 50 units, priced at $99,950
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The FR Raptor XT is nearly the same truck that finished the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 (Raptor R pictured)
* The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8 engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it the most powerful half-ton truck on the market today * Building on the success of Ford Racing’s vehicle programs and Raptor’s success in the 2008 Baja 1000, Ford Racing will offer the FR Raptor XT * The FR Raptor XT offers the capability of the Baja race truck, with the comfort of the production Raptor * The FR Raptor XT off-road-only truck will have a production run of 50 units, priced at $99,950
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2009 – 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.
The F-150 SVT Raptor, launched in August with Ford’s proven 320-hp 5.4-liter Triton V-8, is off to a strong start. Orders for the Raptor equipped with the standard 5.4-liter stand at more than 3,000, and the plant is at maximum capacity producing the ultimate high-speed off-road truck. In addition, Ford Racing will soon offer the 2011 FR Raptor XT, making Raptor even more capable in the rough stuff, but without giving up the control and comfort found in the production Raptor.
Considered an off-road-only pre-runner, the FR Raptor XT from Ford Racing builds upon the production Raptor’s already impressive capabilities. The FR Raptor XT is nearly the same truck that finished the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but with all the comfort and convenience you’d find in a production Raptor. Essentially, FR Raptor XT is a turnkey professional pre-runner.
Key specifications of the FR Raptor XT include:
* 500-hp (est.) 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine * Six-speed automatic transmission * Electronically selectable 4x4; 4.56 gear sets; front and rear e-lockers * A-arm with uni-ball front; four-link RR suspension * 15-inch front/18-inch rear wheel travel * Coil-over with bypass shocks front and rear * Chromoly “4130” rollcage; extensive skid plating * Full featured interior, including power windows/windshield and air conditioning * Factory seating with five-point restraints * Off-road beadlock wheel/tires * Unique appearance package including tubular front and rear bumper and integral lighting
The FR Raptor XT joins Ford Racing’s successful turnkey race Mustangs available only from Ford dealers. There will be a production run of 50 units carrying a price of $99,950. The FR Raptor XT is not street legal, and is intended for off-road use only. Production timing will be announced at a later date.
Would I be an idiot for dumping my Jeep for this rig? The 5.4L didn't interest me, but this does after reading about the 6.2 awhile ago. The hp/torque if even more than most thought it would be, originally 400/400.
I'm not an offroad enthusiast, but still see this as practical. From what I understand it has a descent ride, plenty of features (optional anyway), just the gas mileage won't be much if any better than what I get now.
Am I missing something or does the article not say the XT is $99,000 and 500 horses? The street legal Raptor with the 6.2 is 411 horses and $42k.
I'd still take a 400 horsepower "tame" model. Or better yet, replace the 5.4 that's currently in there with a twin-turbo 5.4 from a GT.
It's pretty much a race truck for 100k. That ain't bad. It's like a Porsche GT3. Pay for vehicle, go racing. The alternative is pay for vehicle to be built, wait 1 year and go racing.
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I wonder if this will be a big collector in the future...I'd say yes.
The Raptor XT for sure. That is a Pebble Beach concourse car in 35 years since there will be only 50. They will reach unicorn status pretty much as soon as they leave the factory.
The "regular" 6.2 Raptor will probably still be collectible depending on production numbers.
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I'd rock this truck, completely stock with no upgrades...
I say that, but I dunno, eventually there would be something that comes along that I'd have to put on it.
Needless to say, this is the coolest thing to come from any U.S. automaker in a very long time.
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I wonder why they even bother keeping the 5.4-litre Raptor. It's by no means fast based on the test results in this month's Car and Driver.
Not fast on the street, maybe, and 411hp is nice and all, but really - you don't need much more than the 5.4 on dirt and sand. The Raptor is already capable of doing terrifying things at terrifying speeds on trails. This just makes it more terrifying.
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It's pretty much a race truck for 100k. That ain't bad. It's like a Porsche GT3. Pay for vehicle, go racing. The alternative is pay for vehicle to be built, wait 1 year and go racing.
I can see that, but I think the off-road only aspect makes it less fun. Then you'd need a tow rig.
A GT3 is street legal. Drive to the track, race it, drive home. Much more realistic to the non-millionaire.
Not fast on the street, maybe, and 411hp is nice and all, but really - you don't need much more than the 5.4 on dirt and sand. The Raptor is already capable of doing terrifying things at terrifying speeds on trails. This just makes it more terrifying.
I agree, and I'd almost say [flamesuit] that the 6.2L is almost too much for trails, or anything for that matter [/flamesuit]
That doesn't mean that it's incredibly awesome on every level, but I think the 5.4L should definitely be an option, because off road tires are expensive when you go around smoking them at every stoplight
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I wonder why they even bother keeping the 5.4-litre Raptor. It's by no means fast based on the test results in this month's Car and Driver.
The 5.4 engine is being phased out slowly from the F-150 line by the 6.2 so for all intent and purpose, the 5.4 model is simply a legacy of timing. Ford is keeping it because the 6.2 is very short supply right now. I would imagine the 5.4 will go away in 2011 or 2012 when it is retired from F-150.
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