On February, Ford officially announced that the new Ford F-150 Raptor will start bookings from February 25 this year. It is reported that the new car will be officially directly operated to introduce domestic sales, and consumers can make online reservations through the WeChat Mini Program.
Like previous Raptor models, the new Ford F-150 Raptor was still based on standard models and featured a series of improvements to the suspension, power and chassis. First, the rear axle of the new car is equipped with a new 5-link suspension, which not only has the connecting rod and springs longer than the standard model, but the addition of the Panhard linkage also helps to suppress excess vibrations during extreme off-roading and to position the wheels more precisely. In addition, the new car comes standard with the latest generation of FOX Live Valve shock absorbers.
In terms of power, the new Ford F-150 Raptor is powered by a 3.5T EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine, which has a maximum power of 331 kW (450 hp) and a maximum torque of 691 Nm, which is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 4WD system also adds A TMS terrain management system with 7 modes.