Ford F150 Raptor project

[Shovel]

then why make it look like a truck? I just don't get it. like "nascar" was supposed to be stock cars, right? like, you could go to the dealership and buy what you saw racing... but instead they're tube chassis race vehicles with headlight decals that look sorta like the headlight shape of some actual car, and that's where the similarities end. that's stupid.

the only part that makes sense is if someone just wants to race, and all they got or all they could afford is a pickup truck. cool. but then once it becomes a money sport it's lame again.

[Bella PSD]

then why make it look like a truck? I just don't get it. like "nascar" was supposed to be stock cars, right? like, you could go to the dealership and buy what you saw racing... but instead they're tube chassis race vehicles with headlight decals that look sorta like the headlight shape of some actual car, and that's where the similarities end. that's stupid.

the only part that makes sense is if someone just wants to race, and all they got or all they could afford is a pickup truck. cool. but then once it becomes a money sport it's lame again.

This is the second thing we agree on! I am keeping track... NASCAR is so far gone from were in started…it’s just dumb. (Plus NASCAR owes ME $2,200 I will never see!!!!!) They were a client of mine for 3-4 years.

Now if the Ford Raptor is to go up against the Dodge Power Wagon, that would be cool. I would want more off road than race truck.

[4Rescue]

Now if the Ford Raptor is to go up against the Dodge Power Wagon, that would be cool. I would want more off road than race truck.

Based on the statements about what will be done to it, the "raptor" will be nothing like the Power Wagon.

[Bella PSD]

yep! And that's to bad!

[haven]

Autoblog has more photos of the presumed "Raptor" project. In them you can more clearly see the flared "Trophy Truck" style front fenders and the bigger wheels and tires.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/12/s...g-the-streets/

Chip Haven

[4Rescue]

yep! And that's to bad!

Agreed... Sad indeed.

Cheers

Dave

[Shovel]

I do like to see "tough" factory variants of wider market vehicles... it lets premium buyers, or purpose buyers get a tough vehicle that suits their needs - while keeping enough platform similarities that aftermarket parts, replacement parts, and other related needs are produced "for the masses" and still fit their premium vehicle as well.

Kinda like the ZR2 s10's

[haven]

Bless their hearts, Ford still thinks an off-road performance
truck is a good idea.



Where did the Blue Oval go?

SVT is now involved in Ford's Raptor F150 project. There's
a 6.2L V8 under development for release next year.

Here are two videos showing the Raptor being chased
by a helicopter across the California desert at up to
60 mph.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/31/v...ss-the-desert/

Hotrod F150s will take a prominent place in Ford's booth at
SEMA, too.

There's an in-depth article on the Raptor at Pickuptrucks.com
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2008/11...aptor-has.html

[R_Lefebvre]

I have heard about this thing, and it's not a sticker job. It's the real deal. Still, too bad it's doomed to failure because of the current state of the economy.

[chrismc]

...and here's the snapshot from the SEMA booth: