The F-150 Raptor is the pinnacle of Ford\u2019s off-road performance lineup, but to get to the top takes a lot of hard work. Engineers from around the world put a great deal of time into making sure the vehicle passes stringent tests, such as those performed during hot weather testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The harsh climate of extreme heat in the Middle East dictates the need for such rigorous tests, and as well as helping to determine the Gulf specification of the vehicle, information is shared from the region\u2019s team of engineers that can help to improve the vehicle globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ground clearance, approach and departure angles, and vehicle toughness with regards to the terrain are looked at closely. Have the engineers got the correct angles in place to avoid damage as the Raptor pulls off a dune, and has Ford used the right materials to withstand the vehicle punishment associated with off-roading? Answering these questions, and rectifying problems if necessary, allows Ford to validate that it has produced a vehicle that can proudly wear the \u2018Built Ford Tough\u2019 badge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having optimum power distribution and traction is vital for desert-driving enthusiasts and is another area where real world testing is the only way to comprehensively assess the vehicle\u2019s capability. Another crucial element to hot weather testing is cooling. \u201cWe\u2019re looking to confirm that our cooling system, our engine, our transmission, our driveline systems, and also our passenger comfort are all robust to temperatures like this \u2013 50 degrees Celsius \u2013 out here\u201d, said Don Ufford, director of vehicle engineering, Ford Motor Company. \u201cWe want to make sure the air conditioning system is operating at full capacity and is keeping the customer cool as well as keeping the cabin free of dust.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Raptor is important for our brand, with the tough capability we deliver with our trucks. It has Ford Motor Company\u2019s heritage: it\u2019s rugged, it\u2019s tough, and it\u2019s very capable \u2013 the most capable off-road truck we have,\u201d Ufford continued. \u201cCustomers want the best hardware, the best vehicle, they want to prove they\u2019re the best driver, and that\u2019s what the Raptor offers.\u201dEquipped with the all-new 3.5-litre twin-turbo high-output EcoBoost engine, the recently announced horsepower and torque ratings* for the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor \u2013 421 PS and 678 Nm respectively \u2013 continue to position Ford\u2019s ultimate high-performance off-road pickup truck in a class of its own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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