{"id":6158,"date":"2017-05-26T15:38:39","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T15:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theme.visualmodo.com\/mechanic\/?post_type=portfolio&p=6158"},"modified":"2022-01-17T23:14:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T23:14:44","slug":"ford-f-150-raptor","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/theme.visualmodo.com\/mechanic\/portfolio\/ford-f-150-raptor\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford F-150 Raptor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Overall Rating:\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/h3>\n

The Raptor<\/a>\u00a0is unlike any production pickup on the road. Ford fit\u00a0the regular F-150<\/a>\u00a0with advanced off-road equipment and widened its aluminum body for a purposeful appearance. A 450-hp twin-turbocharged V-6 is sheathed beneath its skin. Operate its paddle-shifted 10-speed automatic properly and its sophisticated drivetrain will rocket the Raptor to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. Its oversize dimensions make tight spaces treacherous, but an astonishing suspension and comfy cabin mean no territory is untamable and no trip is uncomfortable. Compared with conventional pickups, the Raptor is on another level\u2014providing pure, dumb fun like no other. Spare no expense.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s New for it?<\/b><\/h3>\n

While\u00a0the regular F-150 received significant updates<\/a>\u00a0for 2018, its alter ego, the Raptor, is mostly the same. The short list of changes includes a revised tailgate design (depending on package, \u201cF-150\u201d or \u201cFORD\u201d is stamped into the surface) and restyled taillights. There are also three new colors: Lead Foot, Guard, and Race Red. These replace Ruby Red and Avalanche for 2018. A new 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo is now optional instead of the Sony audio system that was available on 2017 models.<\/p>\n

All new in 2017, the Raptor is based on\u00a0the current Ford F-150<\/a>, but the dedicated off-roader is 6.4 inches wider and flaunts unique styling and exclusive equipment.\u00a0The first-gen Raptor<\/a>\u00a0was last sold in 2014\u2014and with a V-8. Along with an aluminum bed and body, the new Raptor has a twin-turbo V-6 and a 10-speed automatic. That makes this version more powerful and up to 500 pounds lighter compared with its predecessor. Its Fox dampers are now larger and help add two inches of height. A set of gnarly BFGoodrich knobby tires, adjustable steering settings, and an advanced all-wheel-drive system with individual terrain modes fill out the updated dossier.<\/p>\n

HIGHS<\/strong>
\nAstonishing suspension, bonkers EcoBoost engine, looks like a Transformer.
\nLOWS<\/strong>
\nToo much off-road truck for most people, cumbersome 10-speed automatic, as wide as a Freightliner.
\nVERDICT<\/strong>
\nHands down, the best pickup for pulse-pounding desert running and pure, dumb fun.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Trims and Options We\u2019d Choose<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Raptor doesn\u2019t make sense for everyone; there\u2019s\u00a0the excellent Ford F-150<\/a>\u00a0for those who never leave the tarmac. The Raptor can be too cumbersome in traffic-packed cities and requires patience when parking. The cheapest Raptor costs $51,080, which is $520 more than in 2017. That\u2019s about $7500 more than a comparable 2018 F-150 XLT SuperCab 4×4 with the FX4 Off-Road package. Still, we prefer the more expensive Raptor for the enjoyment value alone. We\u2019d opt for the spacious SuperCrew cab for an extra $2985 and the 801A package ($3280), which adds upgraded infotainment, interior features, and more, including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 8.0-inch Sync 3 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
\n\u2022 Heated 10-way power-adjustable front seats
\n\u2022 Leather-trimmed interior<\/p>\n

We\u2019d also choose the spray-in bedliner ($495) and the 4.10 Torsen front differential ($500) for improved trailblazing, and we\u2019d splurge on the awesome panoramic sunroof ($1295). That brings the price to $59,635\u2014money well spent in our book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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