Automobile Magazine calls the Raptor's 5.4L Engine a "boat anchor"

[BigJ]

Thought that would catch your attention. It certainly caught mine.

If you've never experienced a lifted truck with a properly dialed-in suspension, the Raptor is probably the most amazing truck in the world. But it came with a boat anchor for an engine.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/editors_notebook/1007_2010_ford_f_150_svt_raptor/index.html
I have to wonder where some of these guys get their qualifications... assuming they're qualified at all... :doh:

 

[AndyR]

LOL, did they ever drive an F150 with the 4.6? - ah what memories.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

 

[JohntheDrummer]

Yeah, sorry but when I read this idiot's review, I couldn't help myself. You guessed it, I HAD to chime in and give him the what for. I shoulda counted to 10 or something, but I love my Raptor and that was just a slap in my face. Must be a Government Motors owner...
:soapbox:

 

[MagicMtnDan]

 

[bstoner59]

Wow that was the worst review ever...it's like taking a Corvette ZR1 down a gravel road and complaing that the suspension isn't what they expected and it could be a little more. Too much noise on the dirt roads I guess...NPR must not have the same broadcasting abilities as the Dr. Laura stations...she comes in loud and clear when I'm romping it!!!

 

[SVTRay]

comment posted :thumpsup2:

 

[MarkT]

SNIP

...NPR must not have the same broadcasting abilities as the Dr. Laura stations...she comes in loud and clear when I'm romping it!!!

Oh... I can't believe a magazine would ever print something that was not completely factual!!! I'm sure your Raptor has the same problem! Are you sure you're not just hearing the voices in your head? :mrgreen:

 

[The Tank]

Motor Trend call the 5.4L Raptor the 911 GT3 of dirt. I think that says a lot for the truck.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

And if they said it's the GT3RS of dirt I'd be even more impressed. Maybe they called the 6.2L Raptor that. :thumbsup: