A few years ago, Ford marked the way to continue in the niche of the sports pick-ups with the F-150 SVT and after these exercises focused on performance on the road, decided to give a total turn to the concept and, again, establish the guidelines For off-road pickups with the F-150 Raptor, forcing their rivals to quickly emulate this proposal.
Beyond showing the rough and wild side of its traditional F-150, the Raptor is also the version with better off-road capabilities and better performance of the entire Ford pick-up line, as it has not only been inspired by the models Which are in the mythical competition Baja 1000, but this time it was conceived directly by the Ford Performance department, the high performance division of the blue oval house that integrates the Laboratories Team RS, Ford SVT and Ford Racing.
The engineers took the F-150 variant SuperCab (extended cab or half-cab as it will be called in Colombia), but redesigned it completely, as it presents a more aggressive stamp with more prominent plastic protections, elements Black, grille with FORD sign in large format, more robust bumper and widened fenders, resulting in an increase of 163 mm in the total width of the truck
Despite its impressive appearance, this 5.58-meter long 2.5-ton weight pickup is smaller in size than an F-150 SuperCrew (double cab), although it is a detail that is overlooked When their lights are illuminated with LED lighting, the side panels to access the cabin and the enormous BFGoodrich All-Terrain T / A KO2 315/70 tires, which cover 17-inch wheels. Plato also has accessories that improve its functionality, such as a tubular extender or a stirrup that facilitates access.
Instead the interior is much more familiar, basically inheriting all the design elements seen in the recent generation of the F-150, although with a lower presence of chrome appliques. American-style comfort features include: seat electrical settings, steering column and pedals, bizona climate control, Sony audio system with ten speakers, SYNC multimedia interface with eight-inch touch screen, KeyLess access, Start button / Stop and remote ignition of the engine, among other accessories. Needless to mention that the chairs are upholstered in a combination of leather and fabric.
One of the great innovations of the new F-150 Raptor has to do with its construction, since its chassis and its bodywork use high strength steels and military grade aluminum alloy (the same one used in war equipment), which Allowed to reduce the weight in 226 kilos compared to its predecessor, improving not only the weight / power ratio, but also its load capacity (just over 1.5 tons). Ford also notes that this also allows for dynamic performance and superior performance, optimizing acceleration and braking.
In this sense, the manufacturer mentions the presence of a four-wheel drive system, which distributes the torque between both axles according to the circumstances and is combined with the Terrain Management System, a scheme of operating modes that regulates the operation of Various elements (traction, engine, transmission and steering) in six positions: Normal, Sport, Weather (snow, rain or ice), Mud / Sand (for terrain with mud or sand), Low (for high speeds in desert) Crawl (for low speeds in complicated obstacles). This is complemented by mechanical elements (such as Torsen differential and FOX Racing Shox shock absorbers) and electronic (AdvanceTrac system, trailer stabilizer, lowering and cornering control, etc.) to provide more precise driving at all times.
Taking into account the chaotic traffic of Colombian cities and municipalities, the F-150 Raptor has two welcome additions: a 360-degree outdoor viewing camera and blind spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, elements that allow the driver to circulate with More tranquility.
For the tranquility of the occupants, the new Raptor that arrives in Colombia has six airbags, as well as equipping a series of highlights such as: individual tire pressure gauge (TPMS), automatic trailer stability control system (Sway Control) , AdvanceTrac (electronic stability control and traction control) with Anti-roll control, Curve control, automatic activation of emergency lights and horns in case of collision (SOS Crash).
Under the hood there are also surprises, as Ford decided to replace the previous 6.2 liter V8 of the old Raptor with a more efficient and powerful 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost turbo unit. This time has been calibrated to produce 450 horsepower and more than 690 Nm of torque, which are managed by an unprecedented 10-speed automatic gearbox 10R80, with sequential SelectShift function and Tow / Haul function to facilitate towing and dragging. heavy load. Unsurprisingly, brakes, steering and suspension have not only been adapted to provide good off-road performance, but also to provide total control over asphalt.
In this way, with the arrival of the new F-150 Raptor in its cabin version and a half to Colombia, it starts the official marketing of the Ford Performance line in the country and becomes the first country in South America to receive this model, which Will be an appetizer for other surprises that the high-performance division has prepared for our market.
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