Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Can You Handle It
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor – Off Road Trucking at Its Finest
Top Speed: 100 mph
Acceleration: 0 to 60 in 8.3 seconds
Engine Size: 5.4-liter V-8 (6.2-liter V-8 in the Boss model)
Power: 310 bhp at 5000 rpm
Torque: 365 lb-ft at 3500 rpm
Fuel Economy: 14-mpg city/18-mpg highway
Price at Time of Writing: $38,995
When Ford unveiled the F-150 SVT Raptor, reviewers were skeptical about the truck’s potential as an off-road vehicle. However, this revolutionary vehicle literally knocked their socks off. For a street-legal 6000-pound vehicle its a pleasant surprise that the Raptor reaches 100 mph even when off-roading. selling my car
Excellent Suspension
While there is really no comparison between the regular F-150 and the Raptor, what really sets this truck apart from its predecessors and competition is the new suspension system. What is a Raptor? It is Ford taking a F-150 make it wider by 7 inches and redesign the suspension. The three-stage, internal-bypass shocks are by Fox Racing. advertise car for free
Off Road Capabilities
The newly designed suspension system combined with the truck’s upgraded drive train and electronic features make the Raptor perfect for off-road driving. On a regular road, the Raptor handles similarly to the regular F-150. However, take the truck off road and you will barely feel the difference. The suspension keeps the truck’s ride smooth and comfortable, even when navigating difficult terrain at high speeds.
In fact, some drivers feel the truck performs better off-road than on the road. The steering is accurate and the ride is smooth, even on rough terrain. The large tread on the 35-inch BFGoodrich tires gives the truck good grip on soft ground, and it rarely bottoms out, even on rugged ground and at high speeds. Simply press the off-road button and take the truck out on the sand. ford fiesta for sale
Huge Cosmetic Changes
The raptor looks like an off-road vehicle. Visually the headlights are the only item that looks similar in both cars. Other than that, everything from the hood to the tailgate has been redesigned. A new paint scheme and the popular bright orange color speak of the truck’s off-roading design.
Comfortable on the Road as Well
Some off road vehicles are monsters on the road, but the Raptor is not. It behaves much like the regular F-150 in on-the-road driving conditions. One noticable difference is the increased height. A well put together modern day truck that has little road noise and tire roar aswell as a cosy interior. However, it does feel heavy and underpowered at times, as the F-150 does. Some drivers will notice that the truck under-steers when g-forces are present. To be fair, these negatives are common in most trucks. On the good side most people will find driving this machine relatively simple.
If you are looking for a comfortable truck for day-to-day driving which can also throw sand in the wilderness then this is the car.
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