Ford F150 Raptor project

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A company called the Vegas Off Road Experience is offering two day driving "experiences" using the Ford Raptor. You can bring your own Raptor, or rent one from VORE. VORE also offers programs using their custom race trucks, too.

http://www.vore.com/

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For 2012, the Ford Raptor gets a Torsen limited slip front differential as an option.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/09...vt-raptor.html

I think there are only four vehicles sold in USA with a limited slip or locking differential in the front axle: Wrangler Rubicon, Dodge Power Wagon, Mercedes G500 and now the Raptor.

The 2012 Raptor also gets an optional camera that shows what's happening right at the front wheels, so you can see where to place your tires as you maneuver over obstacles.

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Edmunds Inside Line editors drove a 2010 Raptor with 6.2L V8 for 13 months and 23,000 miles. They had a transmission problem that was fixed under warranty. They averaged 13 mpg on premium fuel (hello, $100 fill-ups). And they loved every minute driving the truck.

Good news: They lost only 8% of the truck's purchase price at resale. That depreciation is very low, the sort of story you hear from MINI drivers.

http://www.insideline.com/ford/f-150...r-wrap-up.html

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Ford brought a number of journalists to Moab to drive the 2012 Raptor and test its new limited slip front diff. They drove the Hell's Revenge trail. Article and copyrighted photos here
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/11...rail-test.html

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Truck Trend is reporting that the 2013 Ford Raptor will offer beadlock rims as an option. Apparently the 2013 factory rims can accept a beadlock ring available from Ford Racing. Also new is a paint color called "Terrain," which is a sort of desert dirt color.

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/n...ook/index.html

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Here's a mega-gallery of Ford publicity photos for the Raptor. Most exterior colors are included. Quite a few bump-jumping, dust-cloud-making photos, too.
http://www.insideline.com/ford/f-150...-pictures.html