Friday, June 17, 2011

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew Review

A new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine pumping 411 horsepower, the new technology and a new cabin option available that allows customers more options in the cabin size Raptor fully guarantee the 2011 Ford F-150 Raptor SVT will remain the champion off-road truck of the year in the new model.

"When we started the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, consumers have swept away the ability of the vehicle," said Jost Capito, director general of the level of performance vehicles and sports cars for business development. "Increasing Supercrew, we have expanded the versatility of Raptor, and now fans as possible without compromising the experience on the ground that produces only the Raptor."



Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the first high-speed, off-road truck offered by any manufacturer, and highlights the 33 years Ford car sales leadership, emphasizing the F-150 is built Ford tough durability, innovation and design. Developed with the DNA off-road pre-runner, the extensive changes and improvements focused on early withdrawal.

Ford F-150 Raptor SVT is 7 cm wider than the base F-150 the way of other suspension components, giving unprecedented Raptor off-road ability. A wider stance gives the truck an aggressive look. Built-in triple bypass shocks Fox Racing Shox - the first production truck - to provide a more flexible position-sensitive damping and extreme off-road, and a smooth ride on the road.

Raptor is also unique cast aluminum control arms front and SVT-tuned-35-inch BFGoodrich ® All Terrain TA / KO 315/70-17 tires. These components give Raptor 11.2 inches of front suspension travel and 12.1 inches of travel rear suspension, SuperCab or SuperCrew whether it is new.




The new offering available SuperCrew 145-inch wheelbase with a 5.5-meter box adds to the long list of features of Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. While contributing more space and flexibility for the customer, the cabin offers a performance like that.

Applying lessons learned from the Ford SVT F-150 SuperCab Raptor, the engineers were able to fix the van to drive off-road events with ease. The wheelbase of 12 inches long SuperCrew offers the advantage of a more comfortable ride, especially in tough off-road situations.

"We spent a lot of time preparing the course and suspension characteristics similar to the SuperCrew crew cab, and we managed to get the same character and flavor of the cabin," said Jamal Hameed, SVT nameplate engineer-in-Chief ". While Cab Cab and two have different strengths, each is worthy of the name plate Raptor."

The higher the 36-liter tank of fuel, and greater towing capacity - rated at 8000 pounds - to keep the Ford F-150 Raptor SVT Supercrew the cornerstone of the 'desert environment, where the properties of the hunt or the tow truck.

Speed ​​and ready to

Previously, the optional 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 411 horsepower and 434 Nm of torque, is now the standard engine in 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, the most powerful half-ton of grip on the market.

Ford powertrain team conducted extensive testing to ensure that the engine is up to the promise Built Ford Tough. Hundreds of additional tests outside the normal control of truck engines and a test vehicle on a loop of 62 miles of sustainability in the desert, which simulates the Baja 1000, has validated the performance of engine reliability and sustainability in the worst conditions.




New colors and graphic options

Raptor exterior also receives some new touches for 2011, as an additional paint color - Silver Ingot metal - that will be available with a black interior standard or optional package Molten Orange Accent interior.

A new optional graphic cover adds a personal touch and functional to your Ford F-150 Raptor SVT. Inspired by the old off-road racing, Ford Broncos, the graphics in black matte focus - including the F-150 Raptor SVT logo - along the hood, also help reduce glare. Raptor logo in the graphic is color-through body, similar to "SVT" on the vent side. "F-150" and "SVT" is written in dark gray. The chart is available with or without graphics side of the box.




Higher capacity, more technology

The key to helping our customers leverage the full capabilities offered by Ford F-150 Raptor SVT is a standard 4.2-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) in productivity that is integrated into the middle of a new instrument gauges face black, red needles and ice blue lighting day. Also used on the new 2011 Super Duty was technology, specifically designed for off-road use with the Raptor.

The display includes a unique welcome for the animation, and provides menu options, giving customers important information relating to off-road and towing performance. Application of the load, the screen provides information about the status of important vehicle for off-road parameters, such as off-road mode, Hill Descent Control ™, an electronic differential lock settings and AdvanceTrac ® ® with RSC (Roll Stability Control ™) .




Screen off-road informs the customer of the steering wheel angle and the angle of the vehicle of a character in the off-road maneuvers. The menu is navigated by a five-way button on the wheel and located between the tachometer and speedometer.

"The deployment of productivity is an excellent solution for our customers outside of the road," said Hameed. "With one glance, one can say exactly what the settings are converted into their trucks and drive shaft made."

For the customer who wants more control over gear selection, automatic transmission SelectShift function also enters the Raptor. A switch on the lever activates the console, where transmission does not guess the driver, giving you full control over gear selection and performance feel. Upshifts, for example, are not controlled Redline, and demotions are permitted to lowest possible speed, as defined by the engine speed.

In the beginning Raptor Plus Pack for 2011 that offer the rear view camera and the trailer brake controller. The Raptor Premium Package also receive extra features, and folding exterior mirrors with integrated system with remote start added to the keyring.




New features for 2011 include standard technology:

Perimeter alarm

Integrated spotter mirror

Express up / down driver and front passenger windows

110-volt inverter in the center console

Headrests, and second place in the middle row

Telescoping Steering Wheel

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