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

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]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

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]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

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]

Originally Posted by GP99GT

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]

Originally Posted by WildBillyT

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]

Originally Posted by jims69camaro

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

[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]

Originally Posted by WildBillyT

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

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.

Originally Posted by 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)

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]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[BigAls87Z28]

Originally Posted by CamaroGirlie

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