2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Spy Photos Review

2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Review

The
F150 SVT Raptor is the first-ever high-speed off-road performance truck
offered by any manufacturer and highlights 33 years of Ford truck sales
leadership by emphasizing F150’s Built Ford Tough durability,
innovation and engineering. Developed with the DNA of an off-road
pre-runner, comprehensive modifications focused on chassis and
suspension enhancements.

The F150 SVT Raptor is 7 inches wider than a base F150 to
make room for the additional suspension components that give Raptor
its unparalleled off-road abilities. The wider stance also gives the
truck an aggressive appearance. Internal triple-bypass shocks by FOX
Racing Shox – the first on a production truck – provide
position-sensitive damping and extra suspension travel for extreme
off-roading and a smooth ride on the road.

2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Spy Photos Review

2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor

2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Spy Photos Review

Raptor
also has unique cast-aluminum front control arms 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 rear
suspension travel on either SuperCab or the new SuperCrew. The new
available 145-inch-wheelbase SuperCrew offering with a 5.5-foot box
adds to the extensive list of F150 SVT Raptor features. While
contributing additional space and flexibility for the customer, the
SuperCrew delivers performance as well.

Applying lessons learned from the SuperCab F150 SVT Raptor,
engineers were able to tune the truck to handle off-road events with
ease. The 12-inch-longer wheelbase on SuperCrew also delivers the
benefit of a more comfortable ride, especially in rough off-road
situations.“We spent a lot of time getting the ride and suspension
characteristics of the SuperCrew similar to that of the SuperCab, and
we were successful in getting the same character and flavor out of the
SuperCrew,” said Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer. “While
the SuperCab and SuperCrew both have different strengths, each is
worthy of the Raptor nameplate.” A larger 36-gallon fuel tank and
increased towing capability – rated at 8,000 pounds – keep F150 SVT
Raptor SuperCrew a mainstay in the desert environment, with
capabilities as a chase or tow truck 2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Spy Photos Review.