Ford F150 SVT Is Back!!

[BigAls87Z28]

But...uh...its not supercharged.
Its not 2wd
And its no where near a sports truck, in the conventional sense..

Welcome, to the 2009 Ford F150 SVT Raptor

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Specialized Technologies
The F-150 SVT Raptor provides the complete package for off-roaders, including state-of-the-art technologies to keep it at the top of capability.

"For many years, enthusiasts have been struggling with the performance of electronic technologies in the extreme off-road environment since that was not the environment they were designed for," Hameedi said. "What SVT has done is tailor technology to function in both an on-road and an extreme off-road environment."

Technologies include:
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) predicts the vehicle's path using a sensor to detect and measure oversteer and yaw by monitoring the vehicle's speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle. When the system senses wheel slip or the loss of traction, it applies braking where needed to keep the truck tracking safely on its intended path. If a significant roll rate is detected, the system applies additional countermeasures to enhance vehicle roll resistance.

The off-road enthusiast has the option to switch to two available settings – sport mode and full off-road mode depending on their driving situation. The sport mode shuts off traction control enabling the vehicle to have more yaw movement.

Full off-road mode shuts off all electronic stability programs and the ABS system switches to a special off-road setting. Widening the threshold of sport mode, the wheels will lock more which is helpful in off-road terrain. Also in full off-road mode, the locking rear differential is allowed to stay locked at elevated speeds to mimic a spool differential found on racing trucks.

• Trailer Sway Control works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac with RSC and can determine from the yaw motion of the truck if the trailer is swaying and take measures – such as applying precise braking or reduced engine torque – to bring both vehicle and trailer under control.
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller is factory-installed and allows direct operation of the trailer's electronic brakes by squeezing the control module on the instrument panel with more confidence than the typical aftermarket system.
• Electronic Locking Differential uses a true mechanical connection to lock the left and right axle shafts together so both turn at the same speed with the same amount of torque. This switch-controlled feature maximizes traction capability at the wheel with grip, without having to stop the truck.
• Hill Descent Control on the F-150 SVT Raptor is Ford's first application of the technology. Utilizing ABS, the driver can control hill descent without applying the brakes. The speed is set for the truck to descend the hill by pushing a button and allows for the driver to concentrate on driving, rather than on how to modulate the brakes on a steep decline.
• Off-Road Mode engages a third throttle map and a third shift schedule for improved off-road performance. Third throttle map alters the throttle by changing the driver demand table so it is better suited to high and low-speed off-road driving conditions. A third shift schedule is a unique strategy for the off-road environment that holds the transmission in each gear for a longer period of time, allowing better engine throttle modulation to control the vehicle.
• Auxiliary Switch Board on the center console makes aftermarket customization easier, with four prewired switches attached to the power distribution box for electrical accessories. Also located on the auxiliary switch board are two switches for improved off-road performance – Hill Descent Control and Off-Road Mode.

The F-150 SVT Raptor will be built along side the new F-150 at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant at the historic Rouge Center in Dearborn, Mich.

[BigAls87Z28]

The 6.2 OHV (yes, Ford is going back to Pushrods) V8 will make 425hp.
But right now, it will only have the 5.4 Triton making 300hp.
The 6.2 is the "Hurricane" aka Boss engines that have been on again/off again since Ford realized that the Mod motor is teh sux0rs aka 1992 with the showing of the LT1, then again reinforced in 97 with the LS1, and again in 2003 with the Hemi.

[GP99GT]

the Mod motor is teh sux0rs aka 1992 with the showing of the LT1

yeah except they used pushrods til 95 (in the mustang, competitor with LT1 cars)

and the 03/04 cobra motor is not teh suxor

[BigAls87Z28]

Mod motor was around before the Mustang got it Ford guy.

Yeah, it doesnt suck...it blows.

[GP99GT]

Mod motor was around before the Mustang got it Ford guy.

Yeah, it doesnt suck...it blows.

i said in the mustang....you were comparing competing cars....mustang vs fbody

but anyway

[79T/A]

While not a Ford fan, I have to say that as an off-roader, I'd love to wheel this thing for a day just to see what all those features can really do!

[qwikz28]

it looks awesome in black. i don't like it though

[Knipps]

that is one fugly truck

[WildBillyT]

If you look closely you can see that the whole bed is full of fail...

[BigAls87Z28]

i said in the mustang....you were comparing competing cars....mustang vs fbody

but anyway

If you looked at what I said, I just compared the modern pushrod engine in 92 and 97, both years of the Vette, but mostly the birth of the 2nd and 3rd gen small blocks which leapfrogged any and all domestic V8's.


Major problems with this truck.

1: Its a 55k off roading truck in the land of economic melt down, credit crunch, and downturn in truck sales.
2: It looks like a new F150's top was cut off, and plopped down on top of an H2's chassis. It even has the same tires!!
3: Its built for the the purpose of off road sand racing...uh...yeah. I forgot about teh massive amount of sand that coverd 95% of America. And its 55k.

[jims69camaro]

If you look closely you can see that the whole bed is full of fail...

nice one.

i would buy one just to see if i could get all 4 wheels off the ground, like in that one photo...

[GP99GT]

nice one.

i would buy one just to see if i could get all 4 wheels off the ground, like in that one photo...

i had my saturn completely off the ground once :lol:

[Knipps]

I'm pretty sure Ihad my dad's truck off the ground at one point
(anyone who knows about the railroad tracks outside Target in Hackensack knows why)

[enRo]

Absolutely hideous...

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

That is one ugly frontend and ugly wheels

[The Fixer]

If you look closely you can see that the whole bed is full of fail...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I think it actually looks pretty good, except for the GIANT FORD on the grille. WTF is that about?? Some simple straight bars with the blue oval would've done the job and not looked as lame.

I'm pretty sure Ihad my dad's truck off the ground at one point
(anyone who knows about the railroad tracks outside Target in Hackensack knows why)

Doin' it General Lee-style, eh? ;)

[procamaroz28]

wow looks mean... just y the hell is ther a giant "FORD" in the grill... what happend to a simple blue oval

[deadtrend1]

What is with all these manufactures competing for the ugliest most gaudy front ends. I mean seriously, no one in the design department says ... "This looks retarded!"

[procamaroz28]

Yeah, it doesnt suck...it blows.

i hope ur not tlkin about the terminator motor...

[CamaroGirlie]

Ill stick with Martin's lightning......thanks lol

[NJSPEEDER]

Mr. B posted that on tech. The modern full sizes keep getting worse and worse looking. Although I am sure some knob to the fine folks at Tonka is in order, how about a little less plastic and a little more truck. It is a novel idea, make a truck an actual useful utility vehicle instead of some plasticed up POS, but I think someone shoud try it.

:P

-Tim

[procamaroz28]

The 6.2 OHV (yes, Ford is going back to Pushrods) V8 will make 425hp.
But right now, it will only have the 5.4 Triton making 300hp.
The 6.2 is the "Hurricane" aka Boss engines that have been on again/off again since Ford realized that the Mod motor is teh sux0rs aka 1992 with the showing of the LT1, then again reinforced in 97 with the LS1, and again in 2003 with the Hemi.

i dont like ford push-rods v8's... they should leave that to GM :lol:

[BigAls87Z28]

Ill stick with Martin's lightning......thanks lol

We heard you the first time...

[maroman88]

knipps! i know EXACTLY wat u mean lol awesome spot, got an explorer off the ground there a few times

anyway...... dam thats an UGLY truck, i dont care wat i can do... give me a wrangler for off roadness nuff sed

[shane27]

that is one sweet ass truck

[Tru2Chevy]

If you look closely you can see that the whole bed is full of fail...

Ok.....I'll bite. What am I not seeing....

- Justin

[SteveR]

Nice to see the millions in R&D the Army paid for to develop some of that stuff for the trucks they did for SEMA and such is finally getting used for production versions.


and the 6.2 motor can't be called 'Boss', as Ford doesn't own the rights to that name anymore.

[BigAls87Z28]

Ahahaha, well I dont know what else they are gunna call it. Hurricane was the original name for the longest time till Katrina.

[Frosty]

that is one fugly truck

:werd:

[Frosty]

Ok.....I'll bite. What am I not seeing....

- Justin

I think it's the fact that it looks like it's 3 feet long, lol

[rscamaro73]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I think it actually looks pretty good, except for the GIANT FORD on the grille. WTF is that about?? Some simple straight bars with the blue oval would've done the job and not looked as lame.

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[Blacdout96]

So let me get this straight, in a world where trucks are moving off of showroom floors at the pace of zero, and where people are hard for cash, adn jobs are slim....they decide to come out with an even uglier truck then they usually build, and slap a 55K sticker on it.....just so you could go jump it. They brought this truck out at a bad time, and to top it off, it has no visual appeal to it as well. you know for 55K, you could get a really nice Vette, and have some left over...you could buy a new Camaro, and have 20-15K left over. I dont see what makes this truck worth 55K, cause surely plastic doesnt cost that much, wich it looks like 90% of this truck is made out of anyway.

[91chevywt]

Would have been a cool idea like 5 years ago. Today its not going to sell.

For 55k, I would not rip up sand and mud with it, it would barely see snow.

Also, the front end is totally wrong, pretty much butt ugly. I think Stevie Wonder designed it. :moon:

[r0nin89]

Wow as someone who offroads I would never seriously wheel an independent suspension truck. Nor would I ever jump a 4wd truck... Its like they said "We wanna build a pre runner but it will never appeal to the average joe if its 2wd like it SHOULD be"

[jims69camaro]

... make a truck an actual useful utility vehicle instead of some plasticed up POS, but I think someone shoud try it.

:P

-Tim

that reminds me of when the T-100 was first introduced. trailer rated? uh, no, you can't get a trailer hitch for it. snow plow? uh, no, the front end wouldn't hold a plow up off of the ground. bed weight capacity? uh, 50 lbs.

it was a joke of a truck. still is, even though people are buying them and putting blowmasters on them so that they *sound* like a real truck...

[BigAls87Z28]

Wow as someone who offroads I would never seriously wheel an independent suspension truck. Nor would I ever jump a 4wd truck... Its like they said "We wanna build a pre runner but it will never appeal to the average joe if its 2wd like it SHOULD be"

In defense, it sure isnt made to be a wheeling truck, it was built more like a pre-runner type design, only with 4wd.
But see, beyond the obvious flaws of this truck, it appeals to a small niche of a small niche's niche.

There is a video of this truck tearing up the desert. A small, tiny bit of me wanted to be in that truck.
But the larger, meaner part of me beat that up, spit on it, and reminded me its a Ford.

[Scrat's_Camaro]

god they make them more uglier and uglier. I think they made the "ford" in the grill huge so that they can show how much bigger of a failure its gonna be.

[TurboDiverArt]

I don't like it. I think the front with the big "F O R D" across the grill is ugly.

Art.

[TurboDiverArt]

god they make them more uglier and uglier. I think they made the "ford" in the grill huge so that they can show how much bigger of a failure its gonna be.

Ahhhh, glad to find someone who agrees with me! I don't like the Ford stock BIG chrome one either. Butt-ugly comes to mind.... Lets hope GM doesn't do it's usually copy the other guy tactic and we have an ugly-truck race on our hands.....

[qwikz28]

So let me get this straight, in a world where trucks are moving off of showroom floors at the pace of zero, and where people are hard for cash, adn jobs are slim....they decide to come out with an even uglier truck then they usually build, and slap a 55K sticker on it.....just so you could go jump it. They brought this truck out at a bad time, and to top it off, it has no visual appeal to it as well. you know for 55K, you could get a really nice Vette, and have some left over...you could buy a new Camaro, and have 20-15K left over. I dont see what makes this truck worth 55K, cause surely plastic doesnt cost that much, wich it looks like 90% of this truck is made out of anyway.

my blacdout- i think you would be a little surprised with 1. now that gas prices are down how many people are flocking back to trucks and 2. how many people don't care and want a truck that stands out like this. i think its a good truck for people that wanna look like the off road but don't but want people to think that. agreed?

[TurboDiverArt]

So let me get this straight, in a world where trucks are moving off of showroom floors at the pace of zero, and where people are hard for cash, adn jobs are slim....they decide to come out with an even uglier truck then they usually build, and slap a 55K sticker on it.....just so you could go jump it. They brought this truck out at a bad time, and to top it off, it has no visual appeal to it as well. you know for 55K, you could get a really nice Vette, and have some left over...you could buy a new Camaro, and have 20-15K left over. I dont see what makes this truck worth 55K, cause surely plastic doesnt cost that much, wich it looks like 90% of this truck is made out of anyway.

Amen there brother, well said!

[TurboDiverArt]

In defense, it sure isnt made to be a wheeling truck, it was built more like a pre-runner type design, only with 4wd.
But see, beyond the obvious flaws of this truck, it appeals to a small niche of a small niche's niche.

There is a video of this truck tearing up the desert. A small, tiny bit of me wanted to be in that truck.
But the larger, meaner part of me beat that up, spit on it, and reminded me its a Ford.
If I had 55K to spend on a truck I'd get me a Duramax and piss all over that thing! I've got an old school 6.5 Turbo Diesel Suburban with a few bold-on mods. I'll race it towing an 8000 lb trailer anytime. Heck, mine's 4WD, we can have a towing race off-road if they want! :-P

Art.

[WildBillyT]

my blacdout- i think you would be a little surprised with 1. now that gas prices are down how many people are flocking back to trucks and 2. how many people don't care and want a truck that stands out like this. i think its a good truck for people that wanna look like the off road but don't but want people to think that. agreed?

Well, I'm not Blacdout but I disagree with you. :mrgreen: I think the boom of big trucks and SUVs is over and that people won't want a niche truck like this. Next Memorial day when gas is jacked back up we will see people dumping their trucks and SUVs all over again.

[TurboDiverArt]

my blacdout- i think you would be a little surprised with 1. now that gas prices are down how many people are flocking back to trucks and 2. how many people don't care and want a truck that stands out like this. i think its a good truck for people that wanna look like the off road but don't but want people to think that. agreed?

I'd still buy a Durmax for the money. I do agree that if you have 55K to spend on a pick-up truck your really not worried about fuel prices too much! It's still pretty ugly though...

[SteveR]

I'd still buy a Durmax for the money. I do agree that if you have 55K to spend on a pick-up truck your really not worried about fuel prices too much! It's still pretty ugly though...

The only problem with the Duramax is that a base equipped one will run you in the mid 50k range, whereas a Ford or Dodge will cost close to 20k less for an equally equipped truck.

[TurboDiverArt]

The only problem with the Duramax is that a base equipped one will run you in the mid 50k range, whereas a Ford or Dodge will cost close to 20k less for an equally equipped truck.

Only comparing if I had 55K in my pocket with nothing else to do. I keep my old 1999 6.5 turbo diesel Suburban cause I don't have 55K buring a hole....

[qwikz28]

Well, I'm not Blacdout but I disagree with you. :mrgreen: I think the boom of big trucks and SUVs is over and that people won't want a niche truck like this. Next Memorial day when gas is jacked back up we will see people dumping their trucks and SUVs all over again.

cant argue with the numbers though! SUV sales have been up according to an article i read

[r0nin89]

In defense, it sure isnt made to be a wheeling truck, it was built more like a pre-runner type design, only with 4wd.
But see, beyond the obvious flaws of this truck, it appeals to a small niche of a small niche's niche.

There is a video of this truck tearing up the desert. A small, tiny bit of me wanted to be in that truck.
But the larger, meaner part of me beat that up, spit on it, and reminded me its a Ford.

But thats my point if its prerunner designed, why the 4wd? Only to appeal to mindless deep pocketed idiots who think that offroad = 4wd...

[BigAls87Z28]

The only problem with the Duramax is that a base equipped one will run you in the mid 50k range, whereas a Ford or Dodge will cost close to 20k less for an equally equipped truck.

Uh...Base Dmax powerd 2009 Silvy 2500HD is 34.3. Ford F250 HD with weaker Powerstroke and 5spd auto (Allison in the Silvy is 6), is 33.4.
Dodge with Cummings is 35.3k

So even with Silvy's brand new platform, stronger engine, and stronger trans, its mid priced to the suckass Dodge and weaksause wana be F250.

As for a Dmax equiped Silvy vs the Raptor over the same terrain...uh no, the Raptor would tear it apart most likely.

Here is the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uTY510LLLM

[SteveR]

Uh...Base Dmax powerd 2009 Silvy 2500HD is 34.3. Ford F250 HD with weaker Powerstroke and 5spd auto (Allison in the Silvy is 6), is 33.4.
Dodge with Cummings is 35.3k

So even with Silvy's brand new platform, stronger engine, and stronger trans, its mid priced to the suckass Dodge and weaksause wana be F250.

As for a Dmax equiped Silvy vs the Raptor over the same terrain...uh no, the Raptor would tear it apart most likely.

Here is the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uTY510LLLM

I don't know where you got those numbers, but the Dmax is a nearly 10k option just for the diesel. You can get a Ford with the 6.4 for far less than a Chevy. And the 6.4 is a lot stronger than the 6.6. It has best in class hp, tq, and towing capacity, and is 3k less for the engine.

[BigAls87Z28]

Pricing I pulled off each respective stie
Dmax currently has 365hp and 660ftlbs of torque.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-silverado-2500hd.html

The TWIN TURBO 6.4 Powerstroke is 350hp, 650ftlbs.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-super-duty-f-250.html


GM FTMFW!! Dmax has maintained #1 status for the better part of a decade.

[79T/A]

Wow as someone who offroads I would never seriously wheel an independent suspension truck. Nor would I ever jump a 4wd truck... Its like they said "We wanna build a pre runner but it will never appeal to the average joe if its 2wd like it SHOULD be"


I'm not fond of IFE myself. I'm interested to see how that "hill descent" feature works, as well as the lockers.

[r0nin89]

I'm not fond of IFE myself. I'm interested to see how that "hill descent" feature works, as well as the lockers.

I just dont get the thinking. I mean I guess I do, its just marketing to appeal to any dummy.

A truck you jump should be a prerunner! TWO WHEEL DRIVE, locked rear, 33-37in tires with a tough sidewall and beadlocks, long travel ifs suspension that is raked way higher in front than rear and soft ass rear suspension with mad droop when it comes off the ground. Light and powerful.

A truck you wheel, preferably solid front and rear axles,dual lockers, low gear, power doesnt matter, and a tcase with a good low range.

[BigAls87Z28]

Should have just called this Ford F150-H2.

[1_Hot_SOM_WS6]

Ok. the only thing that this truck has going for it is the sexy orange paint. other then that...its pretty nasty looking! i am sure some 'tard will buy it though.

[Tru2Chevy]

I don't know where you got those numbers, but the Dmax is a nearly 10k option just for the diesel. You can get a Ford with the 6.4 for far less than a Chevy. And the 6.4 is a lot stronger than the 6.6. It has best in class hp, tq, and towing capacity, and is 3k less for the engine.

I'm on both Chevy's and Ford's sites right now building 3/4 ton trucks for comparison.

Chevy Dmax / 6spd Allison price - 7,195 / 1,200 = $8,395 total

Ford Pstroke / 5spd Allison price - 6,895 / 1,490 = $8,385 total

Chevy's diesel / trans options only cost $10 more than Fords.


I built 3/4 ton trucks, diesel automatics, 8' bed, reg. cab, 4x4, no options selected besides the diesels....

Chevy = 37,465.00
Ford = 36,430.00

Ford is $1,035 cheaper, but Chevy gives you more for the money (IMO). Dmax has more hp and tq, 6spd allison vs ford's 5spd, chevy has 4 speaker am/fm/cd/mp3 standard with 3 free months of XM (ford has 2 speaker am/fm only), chevy has 1 year of free onstar safe & sound, chevy comes with 3.73 gears standard (ford only a 3.55).

- Justin

[SteveR]

I'm on both Chevy's and Ford's sites right now building 3/4 ton trucks for comparison.

Chevy Dmax / 6spd Allison price - 7,195 / 1,200 = $8,395 total

Ford Pstroke / 5spd Allison price - 6,895 / 1,490 = $8,385 total

Chevy's diesel / trans options only cost $10 more than Fords.


I built 3/4 ton trucks, diesel automatics, 8' bed, reg. cab, 4x4, no options selected besides the diesels....

Chevy = 37,465.00
Ford = 36,430.00

Ford is $1,035 cheaper, but Chevy gives you more for the money (IMO). Dmax has more hp and tq, 6spd allison vs ford's 5spd, chevy has 4 speaker am/fm/cd/mp3 standard with 3 free months of XM (ford has 2 speaker am/fm only), chevy has 1 year of free onstar safe & sound, chevy comes with 3.73 gears standard (ford only a 3.55).

- Justin

Wow, Ford really bumped up their '09 prices. '08 was a flat 6400 for everything. Plus the base truck was cheaper too. I take back previous comments, they are all over priced equally now :rofl: