The fat V8 has to make a six-cylinder space, New machine in the bow: the V8 has had its day, now provides a V6 Ecoboost for adequate propulsion. Under the huge bonnet with large central binnacle now slumbers a new V6 Ecoboost engine. The fat 6.2 V8 from the predecessor was buried. The best thing is that Ford promises that the new 3.5-liter unit will whip more power to the tarmac, as the old eight-cylinder engine with its 417 hp. Also the maximum torque is 588 Newton meters of top the predecessor. Since the Raptor launches in the US until autumn 2016 Ford can not give any exact performance. Some modifications may be made before production starts. Highlight of the new Raptor is the new ten-speed (!) - Automatic transmission, which can also be switched over giant bronze perforated steering wheel paddles. The engineers have the mega-pickup donated a new all wheel drive system that guarantees optimal distribution between front and rear wheels. As the "normal" F-150 also saves the Raptor thanks to a lightweight aluminum alloy around 250 kilos in weight compared to the previous one.
Different driving modes provide off-road capability
Well prepared the terrain: Six driving modes take any bad track the horror.
For optimal stability in difficult turf provide a special off-road suspension and a widened by 15 centimeters body. The new "Offroad Mode Driving Technology" offers six different driving modes to "normal" (tagtÃĪgliches cruising), "Road" (sporty on-road driving), "weather" (rain, snow, ice), "Mud and Sand," "Baja "(fast off-road driving) and" rock "(slow ride over rocks and boulders). Externally falls on especially the large hood bulge, perched on a huge air scoop with four large gills. A front camera transmits images to the display inside. Huge Raptor logos are attached to the rear fenders left and right. The back of the tailgate is a silver sign with the words "Ford Performance". A clear statement of who is responsible for the performance figures for the race truck. Between the massive off-road slippers and the wheel arches fits loosely a forearm length. Two thumb thickness round tailpipes left and right the extremely aggressive styling of the Ford F-150 Raptor from. The doors open as in the standard F-150 in opposite directions.
The interior is cheap leather and carbon on
For his passengers he makes fine: Alcantara and carbon, the Raptor cleans the inside out.
Sorry, no concrete statements about diversity and functions of assistance systems to make, since it is a study. It is already clear that all inputs via Ford SYNC3 (radio, media, telephone, navigation, etc.) are placed over an eight-inch touchscreen display and the interior design of the Raptor will lean functionally to the "normal" F-150 , Whether there is a voice control remains to be seen. Of seats and steering wheel gray Alcantara applications, air nozzles, speakers and shift gate found to be surrounded by bronze strips. On the outside of the gray seats are blue Raptor lettering on white leather strips incorporated into the inside of the doors elements in carbon look. The study also has a large sunroof. Whether we will see that in the standard version as standard or option, we know only in mid 2016th.