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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
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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
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All-new Terrain Management System enables drivers to select from among
six preset modes to optimize driving dynamics in all conditions
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
BEIJING -- (Business Wire)
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:
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Normal mode for everyday driving
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Street mode for high performance, on-road driving
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Weather mode for rain, snow or ice
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Mud and sand mode for muddy and sandy trails and terrain
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Baja mode for high-speed desert running
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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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Contacts:
Ford Motor Company
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or
Jonathan
Mao, +86 21 2032 2202
ymao5@ford.com
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