Fearless, Ferocious and Fun: Ford Introduces F-150 Raptor SuperCrew to China
April 22 2016 - 12:01AM
Business Wire
- All-new Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew
makes its China debut, bringing unmatched levels of off-road
excitement and performance to the world’s largest auto market
- Truck’s exclusive high-output 3.5-liter
EcoBoost® V6 engine, paired with an all-new 10-speed transmission,
produces the power of a V8 with fuel economy of a V6
- All-new Terrain Management System
enables drivers to select from among six preset modes to optimize
driving dynamics in all conditions
Ford, America’s truck leader, announces today that the all-new
F-150 Raptor SuperCrew – the high-performance off-road pickup
unmatched by any other auto manufacturer – will be available in
China in 2017, delivering a new level of capability to China’s
off-road enthusiasts.
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Ford, America’s truck leader, will in
2017 bring the all-new F-150 Raptor SuperCrew – the
high-performance off-road pickup unmatched by any other auto
manufacturer – to China, delivering a new level of capability to
China’s off-road enthusiasts. (Photo: Business Wire)
F-150 Raptor is unique among off-road performance vehicles, with
a purpose-built engine, chassis and suspension – all of which
enable it to travel fast over challenging desert landscapes or
crawl over rocky terrain, from Baja to the Gobi Desert.
“F-150 Raptor represents the very best of what Ford can
accomplish with its world-class engineering and design teams, and
its long history of building tough, capable and versatile trucks,”
said Jamal Hameedi, global chief program engineer, Ford
Performance. “We are thrilled to offer our customers in China the
chance to experience new levels of off-road performance with the
all-new F-150 Raptor.”
Advanced materials – including a fully boxed, high-strength
steel frame and high-strength, military-grade aluminum-alloy body –
help to improve durability while greatly reducing the weight of
Raptor for improved off-road prowess. Combined with all-new
EcoBoost® engine technology, F-150 Raptor SuperCrew has a
power-to-weight ratio that makes it even more agile off-road.
Smart technology
Advanced technologies enable drivers to travel across varying
off-road terrain with greater confidence.
F-150 Raptor is powered by Ford’s new, second-generation
high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost that produces more power with
greater efficiency than the previous Raptor’s 6.2-liter V8, which
was rated at 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque. An F-150
Raptor exclusive, the engine is paired with an all-new 10-speed
transmission for improved efficiency.
An all-new four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case
manages power distribution between front and rear wheels. It
combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on-demand all-wheel
drive with durable, mechanical-locking four-wheel drive to send
power to the wheels in slippery conditions.
The truck’s pioneering off-road driving mode technology has
evolved into an all-new Terrain Management System that enables the
driver to select from among six preset modes to optimize driving
dynamics to environmental conditions. Driving modes include:
- Normal mode for everyday driving
- Street mode for high performance,
on-road driving
- Weather mode for rain, snow or ice
- Mud and sand mode for muddy and sandy
trails and terrain
- Baja mode for high-speed desert
running
- Rock mode for low-speed rock
crawling
Legendary capability
An available Torsen front differential improves off-road
capability further. The system increases front-end grip
significantly and allows F-150 Raptor to pull itself over obstacles
and up steep grades – even when traction is split between the front
tires.
F-150 Raptor comes standard with new FOX Racing Shox with custom
internal bypass technology that works to damp and stiffen
suspension travel over rough terrain – helping prevent the truck
from bottoming out. Large-diameter front and rear shock canisters
are designed to improve performance and increase suspension
travel.
F-150 Raptor sports a dual exhaust system and new 430-millimeter
wheels with next-generation BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires
designed for off-road performance.
“F-150 Raptor is the ultimate showcase of the tough capability
available throughout Ford’s family of trucks and SUVs,” said John
Lawler, chairman and CEO, Ford Motor China. “By introducing it to
the world’s largest auto market, we hope to inspire a new
generation of off-road enthusiasts, and demonstrate how we are
always bringing our customers new innovations.”
The all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will be built at Dearborn
Truck Plant in North America and be available as a SuperCrew in
China in 2017. The 2017 Ford F-150 lineup will be available in 96
markets around the globe.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 199,000 employees and 67
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of
Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as
Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively
pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the
company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous
vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. For more
information regarding Ford, its products worldwide or Ford Motor
Credit Company, visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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