2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Release Date
While the 2015 Ford F-150 offers superb toughness for your average day of hauling and towing, sometimes life’s adventures take you off the beaten track, and that’s when the Ford Raptor comes in. You may not have seen this off-road optimized baby around much lately, but rest assured that it will join other Ford F-150 trucks on the lot in 2016 and be better than ever. How is this truck going to rock your socks off, you might ask? Keep reading to learn more about the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor release date and a few of the goodies this truck will bring with it.
Ready for whatever you can throw at it
Even better for off-roading enthusiasts, the 2017 Ford F-15o Raptor will come standard with FOX Racing Shox that work to help prevent the truck from bottoming out by optimizing the suspension. The front and rear shock canisters will also be tweaked for improved performance with an extra half inch of diameter.
Want to see the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor in action in challenging conditions? Check out the video below of the new Raptor tacking the sands of Silver Lake State Park in Michigan.
Stronger, faster, better (with aluminum)
With a frame made of serious high-strength steel, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor offers a perfect combination of strength and agility to handle any environment. Dropping over 500 pounds from it’s last incarnation, the Raptor has a chiseled new style inspired by Ford’s off-road racing heritage and a wider stance for improved stability in tough terrain.
New and improved engine and transmission
The 2017 Ford Raptor will come standard with a second-generation 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine that promises to deliver on more power than the current 6.2-liter V8 with improved efficiency. Paired with an all-new ten-speed transmission, a new four-wheel drive torque-on-demand transfer case, and improved driver-assist technology, this Raptor should set a new standard on efficiency and off-road performance.
The all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will be available in fall 2016. We can’t wait!
