Today, at the North American International Auto Show from Detroit, Ford introduced the all-new F-150 Raptor SuperCrew. The new Raptor SuperCrew features four full-size doors for added space and legroom for passengers in the backseat. The SuperCrew’s 145-inch wheelbase is 12 inches longer than the standard Raptor SuperCab 133-inch wheelbase.
“F-150 Raptor means superior off-road capability, from rock crawling to sand running,” said Dave Pericak, Ford Performance global director. “With the addition of SuperCrew, F-150 Raptor customers can leave the pavement behind – without sacrificing comfort and space.”
Ford highlighted the fact that the Raptor includes the same construction as the new 2015 F-150, which utilizes high-strength steel and high-strength, military grade, aluminum alloy to help shed up to 500 pounds versus the prior Raptor. One of the biggest pieces of news regarding the new Raptor is the fact that it will shed its prior 6.2-liter V8 engine for 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that Ford says will improve its power-to-weight ratio for improved off-road agility. The EcoBoost features additional performance output compared to the standard F-150 to provide 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. The new Raptor will also features Ford’s all-new 10-speed transmission.
Ford says the new F-150 Raptor features a new purpose-built fully boxed frame that includes more high-strength steel than the outgoing Raptor. Its exterior styling is designed to mimic off-road racing Trophy Trucks, and the Raptor also features a wheelbase that is 6 inches wider than standard F-150 for enhanced stability off-road. Ford also boasts a first-ever dual exhaust and new 17-inch wheels fitted with the BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tire.
For off-road performance, Ford will outfit the 2017 Raptor with an all-new four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case that manages power distribution between the front and rear wheels. Ford says 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.
, with advanced, easy-to-use off-road mode driver-assist technology, further improves Raptor’s performance so it is easy to drive off-road across varying terrain.
F-150 Raptor’s pioneering off-road driving mode technology has evolved into an all-new Terrain Management System™ that enables the driver to select modes to optimize driving dynamics to environmental conditions – from snow to mud, sand and more. It will feature six preset modes help the truck power through different terrain and driving conditions: Normal mode for everyday driving; Street mode for higher-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 and; Rock mode for low-speed rock crawling. Ford also notes the Raptor will be available with a Torsen front differential to increase off-road capability.
The F-150 Raptor will come standard with new FOX Racing Shox with custom internal bypass technology. Ford says the front and rear shock canisters have grown from 2.5 inches to 3 inches in diameter for improved performance. They feature more suspension travel than the current Raptor’s 11.2 inches at the front and 12 inches at the rear.
All-new F-150 Raptor will be built at Dearborn Truck Plant and will be on sale in the U.S. and Canada this fall.