Eagerly anticipated and still unmatched by any auto manufacturer, Ford \u2013 America\u2019s truck leader \u2013 introduces the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor to the Middle East, adding agility, versatility, and roominess the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever. Developed with a Baja race truck’s DNA, F-150 Raptor is unique among off-road and performance vehicles, with a purpose-built engine, chassis, and suspension that enables it to travel fast over challenging desert landscapes or crawl over rocky terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using the same high-strength aluminum-alloy body and a fully boxed high-strength steel frame as the current F-150 trucks, the 2017 Raptor is up to 227 kg lighter than the 2014 model. A new high-output second-generation EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission deliver a 21 percent improved average torque-to-weight ratio and a 23 percent improvement in the EPA-rated combined fuel economy with the previous generation Raptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new engine produces more power with greater efficiency than the current 6.2-liter V8, delivering 421 PS* at 6,000rpm and 678 Nm of torque* at 3,750rpm. \u201cRaptor was designed to be a no-compromise, off-road performance machine,\u201d said Thierry Sabbagh, managing director of Ford Middle East. \u201cThe 2017 Raptor is the best high-performance off-roading pick-up truck available, and as one of the most successful and popular trucks in the world, represents Ford\u2019s willingness to sit on top of the truck food chain consistently.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toughest F-150 Raptor ever
The all-new F-150 Raptor starts with a purpose-built fully boxed frame \u2013 the backbone of the truck \u2013 that is the strongest in the F-150 lineup, featuring more high-strength steel than the outgoing Raptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The F-150 Raptor\u2019s chiseled looks are reminiscent of Trophy Trucks \u2013 the fastest and most powerful class of off-road pickups. F-150 Raptor is more than 150 mm wider than the standard F-150 for enhanced stability off-road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The all-new F-150 Raptor also boasts its first-ever dual exhaust and new 17-inch wheels with next-generation BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires designed for off-road performance.THE smartest F-150 Raptor ever-150 Raptor is powered by Ford\u2019s all-new, second-generation high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost\u00ae engine that produces more power with greater efficiency than the outgoing 6.2-liter V8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ford\u2019s EcoBoost engine has gained a following among truck enthusiasts and racing fans within performance circles. Already robust and efficient, Ford developed the second-generation 3.5-litre EcoBoost, which the Ford Performance team then tuned specifically for the new Raptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine improvements include a new twin direct and port-fuel injection strategy, stronger and lighter crank and valvetrain components, a redesigned twin-turbocharger system with electronic wastegate, and a redesigned valvetrain and variable-displacement oil pump. Among the high-output EcoBoost performance enhancements for Raptor are more aggressive turbo compressors with increased boost calibrations, cast stainless steel manifolds and full dual exhaust, oil-cooled pistons, and more aggressive engine control calibrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An all-new four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case with advanced, easy-to-use off-road mode driver-assist technology further improves Raptor\u2019s performance easy to drive off-road across varying terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
F-150 Raptor\u2019s new transfer case manages power distribution between the front and rear wheels, combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on-demand all-wheel drive with durable, mechanical-locking four-wheel drive to send power to the wheels in slippery conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pioneering off-road driving mode technology has evolved into an all-new Terrain Management System\u2122 that enables the driver to select modes to optimize driving dynamics to environmental conditions \u2013 from snow to mud, sand, and more. All-new 10-speed automatic transmission
The all-new 10-speed automatic transmission, standard on the 2017 Raptor, features Auto Start-Stop and an integrated electric pump that improve driving efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The transmission\u2019s closer ratio between gears and Ford-patented hydraulic control system better optimize the power and torque curves of the new 3.5-litre high-output EcoBoost engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raptor\u2019s all-new adaptive shift algorithms monitor more than a dozen powertrain and driver control signals in real-time \u2013 ensuring the right gear at the right time for an engaging driving experience, including Raptor\u2019s normal, sport, weather, mud\/sand, rock\/crawl, and Baja modes. Besides, a high-speed, one-way clutch allows for non-sequential shifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weight savings play a key role in improved shift performance. The 10-speed gearbox \u2013 the first from Ford not to employ cast-iron components \u2013 uses advanced materials and alloys that result in less weight. Additionally, an integrated torque converter\/turbine clutch helps shed around one kilogram while also reducing the packaging footprint. By re-engineering almost every part, Ford proudly introduces its ultimate high-performance off-road pickup truck, the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, across the Middle East now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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