When many people think about pickup trucks, the image that they typically see revolves around work related activities. Work is what pickup trucks have been designed to do for decades, so it is only natural for many people to see and think of pickup trucks as work trucks. However, the Ford F-150 Raptor is a pickup truck that will change the way many people see and think about pickup trucks.
The Ford F-150 Raptor is a pickup truck that is designed mainly for performance. The focus of this pickup truck is not to necessarily do work, although you totally can. This Ford truck can still handle work like any traditional truck. However, the design is more for the thrill seeker who wants to explore off the road and get some excitement from driving a pickup truck.
People should look at the Ford F-150 Raptor to see this amazing pickup truck in action. The Raptor is the name used by Ford for its high-performance trucks in the F series. It’s been in use since the 2010 model year. The Raptor is designated as the highest-performance version of the F Series, but in other countries the Bronco and the Ranger as well (the Raptor Ranger should be coming to the United States this year in 2023). The name is for not only birds of prey and velociraptors, but the model line is also intended as a street-legal counterpart of an off-road racing trophy truck.
In the beginning of the Ford Raptor (the 2010 model year), Ford introduced the F-150 SVT Raptor, its second vehicle based on the Ford F-150 from the Ford F series. In contrast to the on-road only capability of the SVT Lightning from 1993-2004, the SVT Raptor was optimized and wanted it to have an off-road performance. Similar to a sand desert racing vehicle, Raptor was initially the vehicle's nickname during the development of this truck, but because the name was owned by another company, Ford had to wait until it could receive the rights for the Raptor name.
With turbocharged powertrain and off-road suspension that can handle just about any terrain, the Raptor was designed with performance in mind. The long-travel suspension allows the wheels to compress and extend which keeps the ride smooth; even when traveling over all kinds of rough terrain. With the word Ford colored with amber grille lights, it is hard to confuse the Raptor with any other Ford F-Series truck.
35-inch tires come standard on the Raptor...these trucks stand out in a crowd, and in the best way possible. There is also an optional 37-inch tire performance package that gives the Raptor even more ground clearance for the crazy terrain off roaders seek. In order to fit the larger tires, the Raptor 37 features a completely updated suspension system to handle anything that comes its way.
The Raptor’s interior stands out as well from other F-150 trucks in the Ford F-Series. The interior and the seats in the Raptor are designed to keep passengers comfortable while going over rough terrain.
When it comes to the Raptor, a lot of the attention that it receives (and should get anyway) goes toward the horsepower; even though these rigs also have lots of torque. With a maximum towing capacity of 8,200 lbs, the F-150 Raptor is a more than capable tow rig.
Overall, the Ford F-150 Raptor is an impressive truck that can handle just about any terrain you throw at it. With its insanely powerful engine and special suspension system, the Raptor is a fantastic option for off-road adventures in a truck setting.