The Ford F150 Raptor is the first model to come from special vehicle team of Ford. It is one of the best off road truck in the current market. For 2009, it comes mostly unchanged, but gains more powerful engine.
Engine
Power to the Ford F150 Raptor comes from SVT tuned Ford Triton V8 engine that can produce 320 bhp of power and torque of 390 lb ft. It is mated to electronically adjustable 5-speed automatic transmission with off road gear mapping setting. It is offered in 4-wheel drive.
The Ford F150 Raptor is rare vehicle seen on the roads today, but it is one of the best trucks for off road purpose. It is designed and produced based on the Hummer and Ford platforms. Apart from the powerful engine, the Raptor model is also featured with most advanced sporty and safety features.
Safety Features
The safety features offered as standard in the Ford F150 Raptor include curtain side air bags, front side air bags, driver knee air bags, rear view camera, four wheel antilock disc brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control system. The standard sporty features include satellite radio, navigation system with real time traffic updates and weather information and audio system
