Ford Raptor XT Race Truck $100K

[fordnut]

F-150 SVT RAPTOR MOST POWERFUL HALF-TON AVAILABLE, NOW EVEN MORE CAPABLE OFF-ROAD

* The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8 engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it the most powerful half-ton truck on the market today
* Building on the success of Ford Racing’s vehicle programs and Raptor’s success in the 2008 Baja 1000, Ford Racing will offer the FR Raptor XT
* The FR Raptor XT offers the capability of the Baja race truck, with the comfort of the production Raptor
* The FR Raptor XT off-road-only truck will have a production run of 50 units, priced at $99,950

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2009 – Just one year after Ford unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show, Ford today is announcing the long-anticipated power figures for the all-new 6.2-liter premium V-8 engine now available in this ultimate high-speed off-road performance truck.

When this optional powertrain in the Raptor arrives in showrooms in early 2010, the 6.2-liter V-8 will produce 411 hp and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup available. Customers will now have the choice of two V-8 engines in the Raptor, Ford’s proven 5.4-liter Triton V-8 or the new 6.2-liter V-8, which can be ordered beginning Dec. 1, with an MSRP of $41,995 including destination and delivery.

The F-150 SVT Raptor, launched in August with Ford’s proven 320-hp 5.4-liter Triton V-8, is off to a strong start. Orders for the Raptor equipped with the standard 5.4-liter stand at more than 3,000, and the plant is at maximum capacity producing the ultimate high-speed off-road truck. In addition, Ford Racing will soon offer the 2011 FR Raptor XT, making Raptor even more capable in the rough stuff, but without giving up the control and comfort found in the production Raptor.

Considered an off-road-only pre-runner, the FR Raptor XT from Ford Racing builds upon the production Raptor’s already impressive capabilities. The FR Raptor XT is nearly the same truck that finished the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but with all the comfort and convenience you’d find in a production Raptor. Essentially, FR Raptor XT is a turnkey professional pre-runner.

Key specifications of the FR Raptor XT include:

* 500-hp (est.) 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine
* Six-speed automatic transmission
* Electronically selectable 4x4; 4.56 gear sets; front and rear e-lockers
* A-arm with uni-ball front; four-link RR suspension
* 15-inch front/18-inch rear wheel travel
* Coil-over with bypass shocks front and rear
* Chromoly “4130” rollcage; extensive skid plating
* Full featured interior, including power windows/windshield and air conditioning
* Factory seating with five-point restraints
* Off-road beadlock wheel/tires
* Unique appearance package including tubular front and rear bumper and integral lighting

http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-...powerful-31317

Looks like fun, pretty cool Ford is gonna build these!

[Cult Racing]

Thats kinda expensive right now during this time it seems like.

[Dezertpilot]

Pretty awesome, I take it Foutz will be building these?

[ndvalium]

Originally Posted by Cult Racing

Thats kinda expensive right now during this time it seems like.

I think so for the V8 version, but for the "factory pre-runner" version - seems logical if they will give warranty support for a truck they know will get beat to heck and no longer have to deal with voided warranties when you break something.

[steveG]

A factory race-legal race truck? Too cool!

[fordnut]

Originally Posted by ndvalium

I think so for the V8 version, but for the "factory pre-runner" version - seems logical if they will give warranty support for a truck they know will get beat to heck and no longer have to deal with voided warranties when you break something.

I doubt the XT with have a warranty. The "race" vehicles that Ford builds usually don't have a warranty. I'm sure they know that these types of vehicles will be severely abused.

[Brock_Beeson]

a D.O.T approved uniball... i would love to see the crash test video from a fully caged truck.. good job ford

[JMS 6099]

Now that sounds bad ass...so would this truck qualify for a stock full considering its a production truck? If so FORD just killed all its competition! Either way nice work!

[dan200]

Originally Posted by JMS 6099

Now that sounds bad ass...so would this truck qualify for a stock full considering its a production truck? If so FORD just killed all its competition! Either way nice work!

There wont be enough of em made....

Originally Posted by fordnut

* The FR Raptor XT off-road-only truck will have a production run of 50 units, priced at $99,950

[TauMau]

Originally Posted by Brock_Beeson

a D.O.T approved uniball... i would love to see the crash test video from a fully caged truck.. good job ford

The article it was "considered an off-road only prerunner" so I'm wondering if maybe they won't even be street legal. That would be a bummer, but its' still awesome that Ford is doing it.

Originally Posted by dan200

There wont be enough of em made....

I would think, like the Raptor, this will be considered merely an available trim package for the F-150, therefore the "5,000 produced" rule only needs to be met by its' base vehicle, the F-150.