The Ford F-150, once America’s best selling vehicle, is not doing so great right now, so Ford tried to refresh it up a little, by announcing the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, created by Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT). Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president for Global Product Development said that, “like its fighter jet and dinosaur namesakes, the F-150 SVT Raptor is tough, fast, aggressive, and built with the off-road enthusiast in mind.” Might sound a little too optimistic, but looking at these “flying Ford” photos, it looks like Ford is really serious with this car.
Under the hood, the Raptor is powered by a 5.4-liter Triton V8 three-valve engine, which delivers 320 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque, which benefits from a new open-valve fuel injection strategy that improves the air/fuel charge conditions in the combustion chamber, which means lower emissions and more efficient use of fuel. Ford has also announced that a 6.2 liter V8 will be available too after launch, with more details coming closer to launch date.
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor also features a distinctive grille with the Ford name carved into it, functional hood extractors, fender extractors with ‘SVT’ bored out, visible FOX Racing Shox and 17-inch cast aluminum wheels. To make it a must for off-roaders, the Raptor is equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control), Trailer Sway Control, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Hill Descent Control, Off-Road Mode and Auxiliary Switch Board.
Enjoy more photos of the car after the jump.
Photo Gallery: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
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That’s a flying ford raptor. That’s why ford is one of great car of all times…
They still continue to evolve…They also have ford accessories that is heavy duty for all kinds of terrain.