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april 22, 2016 - Ford
Fearless, Ferocious and Fun: Ford Introduces F-150 Raptor SuperCrew to China
- All-new #ford #f150raptor SuperCrew makes its #china debut, bringing unmatched levels of off-road excitement and performance to the world’s largest #auto market
- Truck’s exclusive high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine, paired with an all-new 10-speed transmission, produces the power of a V8 with fuel economy of a V6
- All-new Terrain Management System enables drivers to select from among six preset modes to optimize driving dynamics in all conditions
BEIJING, April 22, 2016 – #ford, America’s #truck leader, announces today that the all-new #f150raptor SuperCrew – the high-performance off-road #pickup unmatched by any other #auto manufacturer – will be available in #china in 2017, delivering a new level of capability to China’s off-road enthusiasts.
F-150 Raptor is unique among off-road performance vehicles, with a purpose-built engine, chassis and suspension – all of which enable it to travel fast over challenging desert landscapes or crawl over rocky terrain, from Baja to the Gobi Desert.
“F-150 Raptor represents the very best of what #ford can accomplish with its world-class engineering and design teams, and its long history of building tough, capable and versatile trucks,” said Jamal Hameedi, global chief program engineer, #ford Performance. “We are thrilled to offer our customers in #china the chance to experience new levels of off-road performance with the all-new #f150raptor.”
Advanced materials – including a fully boxed, high-strength steel frame and high-strength, military-grade aluminum-alloy body – help to improve durability while greatly reducing the weight of Raptor for improved off-road prowess. Combined with all-new EcoBoost® engine technology, #f150raptor SuperCrew has a power-to-weight ratio that makes it even more agile off-road.
Smart technology
Advanced technologies enable drivers to travel across varying off-road terrain with greater confidence.
F-150 Raptor is powered by Ford’s new, second-generation high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost that produces more power with greater efficiency than the previous Raptor’s 6.2-liter V8, which was rated at 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque. An #f150raptor exclusive, the engine is paired with an all-new 10-speed transmission for improved efficiency.
An all-new four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case manages power distribution between front and rear wheels. It 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.
The truck’s pioneering off-road driving mode technology has evolved into an all-new Terrain Management System that enables the driver to select from among six preset modes to optimize driving dynamics to environmental conditions. Driving modes include:
- Normal mode for everyday driving
- Street mode for high performance, on-road driving
- Weather mode for rain, snow or ice
- Mud and sand mode for muddy and sandy trails and terrain
- Baja mode for high-speed desert running
- Rock mode for low-speed rock crawling
Legendary capability
An available Torsen front differential improves off-road capability further. The system increases front-end grip significantly and allows #f150raptor to pull itself over obstacles and up steep grades – even when traction is split between the front tires.
F-150 Raptor comes standard with new FOX Racing Shox with custom internal bypass technology that works to damp and stiffen suspension travel over rough terrain – helping prevent the #truck from bottoming out. Large-diameter front and rear shock canisters are designed to improve performance and increase suspension travel.
F-150 Raptor sports a dual exhaust system and new 430-millimeter wheels with next-generation BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires designed for off-road performance.
“F-150 Raptor is the ultimate showcase of the tough capability available throughout Ford’s family of trucks and SUVs,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO, #ford Motor #china. “By introducing it to the world’s largest #auto market, we hope to inspire a new generation of off-road enthusiasts, and demonstrate how we are always bringing our customers new innovations.”
The all-new 2017 #ford #f150raptor will be built at Dearborn #truck Plant in North America and be available as a SuperCrew in #china in 2017. The 2017 #ford F-150 lineup will be available in 96 markets around the globe.
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