2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition
04-09-2013, 07:22 PM
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2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition Ford Announces New 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition
Ford today reveals the 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition, which adds unique new touches to Raptor's existing Luxury Package, including a Ruby Red Metallic exterior color and box-side graphics. Interior upgrades include Brick Red seat bolsters with black inserts and cloth honeycomb highlights, console top finish panel, and center stack and door panel appliqué accents. Raptor Special Edition is also available in Tuxedo Black Metallic.
The 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition goes on sale this fall.
"Raptor owners are looking for a high-performing, uncompromising off-road pickup truck with the features and luxuries found in today's premium trucks," said Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. "Since its launch in 2009, we've continually moved Raptor forward in capability and design, and the 2014 Special Edition is the best Raptor yet."
Raptor has found an enviable niche in full-size pickups. SVT Raptor sales are up 14 percent in 2013, with five out of the past six months seeing record sales. More than 13,000 Raptors were sold in 2012.
SVT Raptor prowess and power
Since launching as a 2010 model, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has set the benchmark for low- and high-speed off-road performance through aggressive all-terrain tires, industry-exclusive internal triple-bypass FOX Racing Shox™ dampers, skid plates and standard Hill Descent Control™.
A Raptor development imperative has been continuous improvement, so Ford expanded Raptor's footprint for 2011 with a four-door SuperCrew model joining the two-door SuperCab original.
For 2012 Ford began offering a grille-mounted camera to improve driver visibility when climbing over rocks or other obstacles. The 2012 addition of a Torsen® limited-slip differential to Raptor's 4WD system enables the truck to balance traction between both front wheels.
For 2013 industry-exclusive beadlock-capable wheels were added to help increase grip in low-traction conditions, along with high-intensity discharge headlamps for improved visibility. SYNC® with MyFord Touch® was also made available for added connectivity.
SVT Raptor is available exclusively with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing best-in-class 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to an electronic six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode and SelectShift Automatic® functionality. The 4WD system features electronic shift-on-the-fly capability for the transfer case.
The front axle features a Torsen® differential with 4.10 to 1 gearing. The rear axle is also 4.10 to 1, with an electronic-locking differential.
- New Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition answers customer calls for more exclusivity in addition to Raptor's unmatched off-road capability
- Raptor Special Edition features a unique exterior color, exterior graphics and interior styling
- Raptor Special Edition helps continue Raptor's sales success
Ford today reveals the 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition, which adds unique new touches to Raptor's existing Luxury Package, including a Ruby Red Metallic exterior color and box-side graphics. Interior upgrades include Brick Red seat bolsters with black inserts and cloth honeycomb highlights, console top finish panel, and center stack and door panel appliqué accents. Raptor Special Edition is also available in Tuxedo Black Metallic.
The 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition goes on sale this fall.
"Raptor owners are looking for a high-performing, uncompromising off-road pickup truck with the features and luxuries found in today's premium trucks," said Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. "Since its launch in 2009, we've continually moved Raptor forward in capability and design, and the 2014 Special Edition is the best Raptor yet."
Raptor has found an enviable niche in full-size pickups. SVT Raptor sales are up 14 percent in 2013, with five out of the past six months seeing record sales. More than 13,000 Raptors were sold in 2012.
SVT Raptor prowess and power
Since launching as a 2010 model, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has set the benchmark for low- and high-speed off-road performance through aggressive all-terrain tires, industry-exclusive internal triple-bypass FOX Racing Shox™ dampers, skid plates and standard Hill Descent Control™.
A Raptor development imperative has been continuous improvement, so Ford expanded Raptor's footprint for 2011 with a four-door SuperCrew model joining the two-door SuperCab original.
For 2012 Ford began offering a grille-mounted camera to improve driver visibility when climbing over rocks or other obstacles. The 2012 addition of a Torsen® limited-slip differential to Raptor's 4WD system enables the truck to balance traction between both front wheels.
For 2013 industry-exclusive beadlock-capable wheels were added to help increase grip in low-traction conditions, along with high-intensity discharge headlamps for improved visibility. SYNC® with MyFord Touch® was also made available for added connectivity.
SVT Raptor is available exclusively with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing best-in-class 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to an electronic six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode and SelectShift Automatic® functionality. The 4WD system features electronic shift-on-the-fly capability for the transfer case.
The front axle features a Torsen® differential with 4.10 to 1 gearing. The rear axle is also 4.10 to 1, with an electronic-locking differential.
04-09-2013, 07:47 PM
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The Raptor is still my dream truck if I ever won the lotto or a Casino jackpot. Priced one out on Ford's website in black with all the trimmings, it was like $62,000, LOL. Not including all the off road lights and winch and stuff I'd want to add to it.
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04-10-2013, 12:42 PM
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Besides the cosmetic stuff, is that the only difference between the Raptor and a basic F-150? If so I'd be better off buying a black f-150 crew cab and just getting shocks and a lift. I could care less about those wheels and skids to be honest. I wonder why you can only lock the rear diff? When I'm out trailing in my Bronco it sucks when you need the front to be locked and you can't because the rear tires and one front tire are spinning, but you need the tire not spinning to pull you up the rock 
04-10-2013, 01:15 PM
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Besides the cosmetic stuff, is that the only difference between the Raptor and a basic F-150? If so I'd be better off buying a black f-150 crew cab and just getting shocks and a lift. I could care less about those wheels and skids to be honest. I wonder why you can only lock the rear diff? When I'm out trailing in my Bronco it sucks when you need the front to be locked and you can't because the rear tires and one front tire are spinning, but you need the tire not spinning to pull you up the rock
I wouldn't buy a new one if I was to ever get one (I won't as work provides a pickup). You can find decent deals on slightly used ones out there.
04-10-2013, 01:55 PM
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The Raptors have more suspension travel than a regular F150, I know that for sure. The shocks are pretty serious too, not your average "life kit". Also, the Raptor has a locking diff with 4.10 gears, whereas most F150's have 3.73's at most I believe.
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Besides the cosmetic stuff, is that the only difference between the Raptor and a basic F-150? If so I'd be better off buying a black f-150 crew cab and just getting shocks and a lift. I could care less about those wheels and skids to be honest. I wonder why you can only lock the rear diff? When I'm out trailing in my Bronco it sucks when you need the front to be locked and you can't because the rear tires and one front tire are spinning, but you need the tire not spinning to pull you up the rock
It also comes with over 11" of front and 12" plus rear suspension travel and FOX shocks, which are anything but ordinary. Plus, it gets things like cast aluminum control arms and those neato wheels for its roughly 7" wider stance. Suffice to say, if you read about what the Raptor really is, you'll quickly realize, this is no standard pickup, let alone just another F-150. For most, the over 400hp engine alone is all the info they need.
Not as lame as a know-nothing hater.
I'm not a fan of this type of vehicle so much, but I did read on it and then I looked over a few. I wouldn't pay $43,xxx plus for a new 1/2 ton unless there were at least several ounces of gold sitting in each seat... If I was going to pay for a house to get a 1/2 ton though, it would have to be a Raptor.
04-11-2013, 01:39 AM
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I really like the Raptors but its not the truck for me. I would have no use for it honestly so couldn't see myself buying one. A 2500 or F250 is more what I would need for towing and practicality purposes. I would also like to see a lighting or even a SS truck make a come back.
04-11-2013, 06:47 AM
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No thanks. I'd rather buy a 2007-2008 2500 Duramax, put some money into the suspension, lift, built trans/tune and It'd run circles around the raptor, Oh and probably have 10 grand left over.
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Love the Raptors, they are just overpriced for what they are. They are the Chevy ZR2s of our current day - ya the ZR2 was underpowered but lived on the same premise of the Raptor (totally different frame, wider stances, 8.5 rear axle, limited slip, bigger tires, different front fenders, bedsides, flares, special suspension calibrations, shocks, t-bars, skid plates, etc.)
If they weren't so overpriced (a ZR2 was very similar to a regular S10 on price) and I was into Fords I'd buy one in a heartbeat. That all said, Ford and their stupid special packages are comically ridiculous.
If they weren't so overpriced (a ZR2 was very similar to a regular S10 on price) and I was into Fords I'd buy one in a heartbeat. That all said, Ford and their stupid special packages are comically ridiculous.