Instead, we're just serving up talking points for your next friendly argument with friends over the pros and cons of each. Sure, it's a technicality, but to some it matters. Ford Performance, which basically absorbed SVT and Ford Racing under a single umbrella in , was therefore responsible for the second-generation Raptor.
The SVT Raptors could be viewed as more exclusive, since there were fewer of them made per model year than the Ford Performance Raptors. The second-gen Raptors don't display an abundance of Ford Performance branding, but, then again, neither truck really needs special badging to stand out.
One of the biggest dividers between the old Raptor and the new can be found under their hoods. It's the most talked about difference, in fact, and a deal-breaker to some.
Today's Raptor, the second-generation model, is powered by Ford's "high-output" hp lb-ft of torque! The transmission can be manually shifted via fancy paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Two other mentionables include the V-6's automatic stop-start tech, which shuts it down when the vehicle is stopped at red lights it can be turned off , as well as the turbochargers' intercoolers, which can interfere with an aftermarket front-end winch mount.
The V-6 is strong and torque-rich, but its artificially enhanced sound is merely so-so, at least compared to the engines offered in the first-generation Raptor. Speaking of, the first-generation SVT Raptor came with a hp lb-ft of torque 6. Even though its output nearly matches that of the EcoBoost V-6, it responds and sounds completely different. Read: Better and more authentically badass-sounding—hey, it's a huge naturally aspirated V-8!
In terms of fuel economy, the 3. Does the Ford Raptor have a V-8 option? No, but we should point out that early first-generation Raptors came standard with a weaker 5.
What makes a Raptor, well, a Raptor? The suspension mods, of course. Both trucks get Fox internal-bypass shock absorbers, beefier suspension components, and lots and lots of suspension travel for soaking up big bumps and—yes—even jumps.
The second-generation Raptor's suspension has about 2 more inches of front and rear travel than the first generation for It also has about 2 more inches of ground clearance The Fox 3. No, even though generally they both benefit from similar enhancements over their pedestrian F siblings. Instead of a conventional V-8 under the hood, the new Raptor went with a much more contemporary 3. Of course, most buyers will also pile on the extras when buying a Raptor and this quickly becomes apparent when you try to buy one used.
If Ford had just taken a mid-level F and made it look like the Raptor does it would probably have still sold reasonably well.
But what makes the Raptor so special and so desirable is what it can do as well as how it looks. The 3. Basically, the Ford is the pickup truck that can do it all, and at some speed too. A lot of the time, when it comes to performance vehicles of any sort, I would advise extreme caution.
If, for example, you were looking at buying a used Ford Focus RS, I would stress the fact that whoever bought it new was probably going to have driven it hard; really hard. That means there would be all sorts of things to look out for with a used one, so a professional inspection might be a wise idea.
The one area you should examine is the shocks and struts, as these will have taken the greatest abuse and will inevitably need replacing or rebuilding from time to time. FOX themselves say they should be looked at closely every 36, miles or so, but that will vary depending on how the truck has been used.
You can have a quick look at them to see if there are any signs of leakage and if there are signs of that it has to be taken into consideration when negotiating the price. Otherwise, ask the seller if they have any documentation to show when they have been serviced. Apart from the shocks and struts, you really can look at a used Raptor in the same way you would any other type of used car , truck or SUV for sale.
If you want to know what to look out for and what to ask about when buying a used vehicle, you can check out my article on the subject right here. After all, just about every other good idea anyone comes up with in the auto industry is copied mercilessly until we get bored of it.
At an off-roading auto show normally dominated by Jeep, Toyota, and Land Rover… Ford stole all the attention. But its biggest announcement would come after the reveal of the Raptor. The Baja is one of the gnarliest and most fascinating races in motorsports. Ford was no stranger to his race, taking home several titles since , but this is the first time it threw an untested truck into the mix.
The gamble paid off — the Raptor held its own during the Baja , and Ford has sent a Raptor into the race every year since. Years later, we now have the most refined Raptor yet — and also the most controversial.
In a head-to-head match-up against the old 6. The engine is so powerful, in fact, that the Ford GT supercar shares most of its parts in its own engine.
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