Raptor is just a version of the F-150 series, similar to Audi's RS and BMW's M-Power positioning, in 2009, Ford took Desert Racing as inspiration and created a high-performance off-road pickup market on the basis of the F-150. What we see on the street is that the first and second generations have long been impressive. Now, a whole new generation of birds of prey, it's coming!
As a new product of the new generation, Ford did not drastically evolve it, and the overall appearance has many similarities with the second generation. The most obvious is the FORD logo that runs through the central network and the three amber LED lights above, after lighting, the unique temperament of the truck comes out at once.
Another change in the front of the car is the position on both sides of the bumper, and the second generation of raptors chose to "leave blank" and give it to the owner to DIY. The new model is equipped with a Rigid off-road lighting system, eliminating the need for post-modification and original production.
The F-150 Raptor offers three 17-inch rims, two of which are anti-off rings. 35-inch outer diameter tires are standard, and optional 37-inch outer diameter tires are available. The tires are 100 KO2 all-terrain off-road tires.
When using 35-inch tires, the vehicle has a ground clearance of 30 cm, an approach angle of 30°, a departure angle of 23.9°, a pass angle of 22.7°, 15 inches after 14 inches before suspension travel; when the optional 37-inch tires are installed, the ground clearance is 33 cm, the approach angle is 33.1°, the departure angle is 24.9°, the pass angle is 24.4°, and the 13 inches before the suspension travel is 14 inches.
Speaking of data, the maximum drag mass reached 8200 pounds, the maximum loading mass of the cargo compartment reached 1400 pounds, both of which are 200 pounds higher than the old models, for domestic players, towing a motorboat or UTV, more than enough.
The chassis was upgraded again, replacing the leaf springs in the previous and rear suspensions with coil springs, adding a five-link structure. The new five-link rear suspension achieves the longest suspension travel in the F-150 Raptor of all time, featuring a specially customized extra-long tow arm, lateral tie rod and the longest 24-inch coil spring in its class.
Another envy of other pickup players is the variable damping damping damper from the big factory FOX, fox shock absorber has also been upgraded again, the maximum diameter of 3.1 inches, to ensure the performance, strength and heat dissipation of high-intensity off-road sections, adjust the damping 500 times per second, to maximize comfort.
The new 3-inch isometric exhaust system with built-in, openable and closed active valve structure provides four sounds: quiet, normal, sporty and Baja. For many players who hate the second generation of raptors who are too small, this is too strong.
The interior and the ordinary version of the F-150 are basically the same, see a variety of interior stacked with large screen design, so that the boxy rules, functional area division of the style of Liso, a little inexplicable intimacy, this is the hardcore pickup truck should look like.
This interior is also one of the top ten interiors of Ward in 2021, and the most impressive places of the judges are mainly focused on: exquisite interiors and strong practicality.
The 12-inch full LCD meter and 12-inch central control screen are standard, equipped with SYNC 4 system, support wireless CarPlay and Android Auto mapping, and also equipped with an 18-speaker B&O speaker.
In terms of power, the new car will continue to be equipped with a 3.5T EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine, with the maximum power of the current US version increased to 450 horsepower and torque increased to 691 Nm. In terms of transmission, it will continue to match the 10-speed automatic transmission. The All Terrain Selection System offers seven modes: Slippery, Drag, Sport, Standard, Off-Road, Baja and Rock.
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Having said that it is so lively, can this car be introduced into the country? The answer is yes, Ford China has announced that it will officially import into the Chinese market this year and use the direct sales model for sales. In the first quarter, booking was opened on the "Ford Pickup Camp" WeChat Mini Program, which is the only official booking platform. So, are you impressed?