2016 Ford f-150 SVT Raptor

With the reveal of the new 2016 Ford f-150 SVT Raptor, potential customers and onlookers are greeted with a mean, beastly powerful looking truck that is set to rival even the best of competitors. Promises of complete off-road freedom with more power, torque, and performance options. The Raptor seems to be a competitive future option for both work and fun.

Under the impressive hood of the 2016 Ford f-150 SVT Raptor is a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine which puts out more horsepower and torque with better fuel efficiency compared to last years 6.2-Liter V8 engine. A 10-speed automatic transmission is a step up from last year’s 6-speed transmission. Combined, both the new engine and transmission offer more outdoor terrain option capability than before.

The new model comes with an all-new exterior – a full strength military grade steel frame with a lighter weight aluminum-alloy body. Compared to previous models this exterior is more than five hundred pounds lighter despite the frame being almost six inches wider. This larger frame will allow for greater off-road stability, and with new LED lighting the truck will stand out even when the sunlight goes down.

With new custom designed suspension bits, BFGoodrich All Terrain KO2 tires, and larger Fox Racing Shocks, along with a better suspension system and onboard management technology the 2016 Ford f-150 SVT Raptor is ready for any off-roading challenges you wish to put it through. The new management technology includes a Terrain Management system with optional settings for normal driving, street driving, all-weather mode for inclement weather driving, mud and sand driving, Baja mode, and rock mode.

While the outside appearance of the 2016 Ford f-150 SVT Raptor projects a rough and tough image, the inside is all about comfort. Three – color options for the ultra-leather or cloth interior are available along with top of the line technology options to suit any needs – even power outlets and a 20% deployable seat under the cup holders. Complete climate control is available in both the front seats and back. Also included standard are fully flat load floor capabilities, reverse sensing system, and outside temperature display. New paddle shifters are available to manually shift the 10-speed transmission, as well as multiple grab holders for true off-road adventures.

The 2016 Ford f-150 SVT Raptor is expected to go on sale in the fall of 2016 with starting prices being estimated around a $46,000 – however with more upgrades and higher performance capabilities than ever before. Ford could take the opportunity to up the starting price.

2016 Ford f-150 Shelby Super Snake

The folks at Shelby American have announced that they will roll out a heavily modified 2015 Ford F150 pickup at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with a 700hp engine and the proper mods to make one wicked off-road racer – serving as a stand-in for the SVT Raptor until that factory go-fast truck arrives next year.

While some people will never understand the need or desire to own a high performance pickup truck, the Ford SVT Raptor F150 and the Ford SVT Lightning F150 have proven very clearly over the past decade that there are plenty of prospective buyers around the US who want a truck that can do “truck stuff” and still go fast. The Lightning is gone and the Raptor has become the popular choice for F150 fans who want to go fast on road and off, but right now, there is no Raptor and there wont be until the 2017 model year.

Fortunately, the folks at Shelby American might have a package that will more than satisfy any new F150 owners’ need for speed – with their new Shelby F150 packing 700 horsepower and a long list of other modifications that will make this F150 more capable than any factory-built SVT truck ever.

The New Shelby F150

The image above is all that has been released on the 2015 Ford F150 turned Shelby F150, but this picture is certainly worth a thousand words when accompanied by the promise of 700 horsepower.

We don’t know which engine provides that power, but considering Shelby American’s experience with the 5.0L V8 in the Ford Mustang, I would guess that this high riding F150 is powered by that same engine. To reach 700hp, Shelby American likely added a supercharger and a collection of supporting modifications including a nice, loud exhaust system, but that is all just speculation. All that matters is that this F150 will pack at least 700 horsepower.

In addition to the powerful engine build, the Shelby F150 obviously has a massive suspension setup to make plenty of room for the beadlock rims wrapped in rugged, off-road ready tires. The Shelby F150 also has a unique hood, a unique grille with what looks to be a Shelby Super Snake logo, wheel flares at all four corners, Raptor-like vents on the front fenders, a front underbody shield, a tonneau cover and the Shelby-specific graphics package. The result is a truck that has far more ground clearance than any production F150, while the body modifications make for one mean looking performance truck.

There are no interior images available, but based on the other modern Shelby American post-title build packages, I would guess that this F150 has custom leather interior, Shelby floor mats and a serialized dash plaque.

Ford f-150 Rouch

When Ford unveiled the all-new aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 in January of 2014, Ford enthusiasts were pretty excited. The first truck of its kind, the F-150’s weight was cut by a whopping 700lbs (depending on engine, body style, and bed size), boosting fuel economy as high as 26 mpg (depending on what engine is packed under the hood and options chosen). We couldn’t wait to get our hands on the new truck to ROUSH-ize it! The final product is here, and we are excited to unveil the newest ROUSH to our line-up: the 2015 ROUSH F-150.

roush_f150_exhaust DownsizeThe 2015 ROUSH F-150 features a host of aggressive body additions including: a ROUSH Front Grille with Clearance Lightning, ROUSH Front Bumper Cover, ROUSH Fender Flares with Clearance Lighting, a square “R” Hitch Cover, and a ROUSH License Plate and Frame. This F-150 wouldn’t be a ROUSH vehicle if it didn’t sound as aggressive as it looks, so a ROUSH Side-Exit Exhaust System has been added to provide a deep rumble.

ROUSH has teamed with FOX to equip the ROUSH F-150 with a 2.0 Performance Series Suspension System featuring Coilovers and Shocks with Boots. ROUSH 20-inch Wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson® Baja ATZP3 305/55 rubber sit in all four corners, and Locking Lug Nuts with a Key Bag are included.roush_f150_suspension Downsize

The F-150 flaunts its ROUSH bloodlines with a graphics package including ROUSH Hood Graphic, Windshield Banner, Side Rocker Heritage Graphics, and a Tailgate Graphic adorn all sides of the ROUSH F-150. There is also an optional bedside off-road-themed graphic.

Inside, carpets are protected by ROUSH Molded Front and Rear Floor Liners by WeatherTech®, and a Serialized Console Badge documents the ROUSH authenticity. A ROUSH Owner’s Manual Supplement will help explain the features of the 2015 ROUSH F-150.

A ROUSHcharged version of the F-150 is planned for release later this year.
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