Subject: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
27/09/2009 @ 04:23:12: t0nkatracker: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
I saw one of these on the road today here in Currituck on the way to the outer banks. Nice Looking Truck

http://blogs.cars.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/10/31/raptorintro.jpg
27/09/2009 @ 06:09:59: Neptune: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
That 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is no ordinary F-150. It has major mechanical off road upgrades, and I mean MAJOR. Its said to be the ultimate factory off road vehicle (even better than Hummer H1) Its the first ever vehicle to have factory high speed long-travel suspension which was co developed by FOX® (a dedicated off road suspension systems company) http://www.foxracingshox.com/offroad

5.4 Liter Triton V8 (Standard)
6-Speed 6R80 Electronically-Controlled Automatic Transmission (Standard)
35 inch BF Goodrich All-Terrain Tires with reinforced side walls (Standard)
Electronic Locking Rear Differential (Standard)
SVT Cast-Aluminium Control Arms (Standard)
Hill Descent Control (Standard)
Off Road Mode (Standard)
Off Road Accessory Switch panel (Standard)
Complex Off Road skid plate protection (Standard)

It has 12.1 to 13.4 inches of useable off road wheel travel (vs. Hummer H1’s 12 inches)

Some of many info videos of the off road monster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWzwAp72_Oc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pBSto378NU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtxiMGA8QRQ&feature=related

90+ mph desert running ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm5b8y4tNn0&feature=related
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