The Raptor Came Back Meaner

The Ford F-150 has been setting the standard in the heavy duty truck industry for 40 years now. After 40 years of steady front running, they’re still not done exceeding standards or taking vast strides. When America asked for unsurpassed strength and endurance, they promptly delivered.

To many truck lovers delight, Ford has brought back the beloved Raptor. The all-new 2017 is leaner, meaner and more powerful than ever. It’s approximately 500 pounds lighter than the previous generation, thanks to a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body. It also features a new twin-turbo, intercooled DOHC 3.5L Eco Boost engine with direct fuel injection, a 10-speed automatic transmission, all-new Terrain Management System and 3.0-inch FOX Racing Shox.

 

There are six preset modes for the truck depending on terrain and driving conditions. Normal mode is well-suited for everyday driving, while sport mode offers higher performance during on-road driving. The weather mode strongly improves overall control in rain, snow, ice, mud, and sand. Baja mode enables you to fly at high speeds on sandy dunes. The suitably named rock mode would be your go-to for rolling over rocks and rough gravel. The mode you choose determines all of the other important settings accordingly. The truck will change the FOX dampening, shift schedule, turbo lag, throttle response, 4×2, 4×4 Hi or Lo and Automatic 4×4, along with rear locker and even ABS in baja mode. Not only this, but you have 3 steering modes for more or less feedback.

This is obviously a truck very well suited for people who participate in off road activities. However, this truck has been rightfully coined as a ‘man toy’, and a dream- due to how exhilarating it is to drive! There are no limitations with a truck like this, and that could easily tempt anyone. The pickup is due for release towards the end of 2017 and is already gaining momentum and excitement from fans and critics alike. It’s expected to do very well upon it’s release.