Ford unveils changes for 2012 Ford SVT Raptor

[Raptor Retrofit]

That would be cool (the moving lines) but I don't think that will happen. You just learn where your tires are going to be in relation to the camera.

I was wanting the camera but not if only at low speeds, glad I opted for no NAV.

Do you guys think there will be a lock pic so you can view front camera at all times ?

 

[mrpositraction]

The NAV-TV I had already had a spot for it.

 

[NY SCREW]

Do you guys think there will be a lock pic so you can view front camera at all times ?

im sure givin time its possible

 

[Droid]

2) True 2 speed auto transfer case (2high, 4high, 4low, 4auto) for onroad (winter) performance. And not killing offroad performance with single speed transfercase (2high, 4high,4auto)

Are they doing a 4-auto transfer case for it, e.g., the Expedition item?

 

[Squatting Dog]

Are they doing a 4-auto transfer case for it, e.g., the Expedition item?

According to the 2012 Raptor esource, Yes...
Looking at this preproduction truck picture, it looks like 2010/2011

 

[tdusseau]

Camera cutoff is at 15 mph. No mention of 4 hi or low.

 

[Squatting Dog]

The camera can be activated only below a certain speed and when the vehicle is in low range.

"Certain speed" = under 15 mph
"In low range" = 4 low

 

[tdusseau]

This is what I read. Also sounds like we will get the lines that will project wheel travel path that will also adjust with steering direction.



Also, Ford has added a front-facing camera that is mounted in the grille right above the Raptor specific Ford logo and displays what is directly in front of the truck on the large 8” nav screen mounted in the center console. The front facing camera is controlled by the 4” driver’s information screen found in the gauge cluster and it turns on when the truck is going slower than 15 miles per hour. This allows die hard off-roads to navigate through a tight area, carefully watching out for any jagged rocks or unfriendly trenches that could present an issue to the Raptor’s tires. While this is mounted in a location where it is likely to get dirty, the front camera system features a sprayer system to clean it off and when viewing the video sent from the grille of the truck to the 8” screen, the system shows both dynamic and static displays to let you know where you are headed with the given steering wheel angle. This system sounds like it is essentially the exact same system that is available as a backup system on the current Ford F150 lineup and it that is the case, it sounds like a fantastic feature to be able to check out what you are about to run over.

 

[Humvee21]

This is why I think it's only in 4-Low

"Also, Ford is now equipping all SVT Raptors with a front camera option to allow drivers to see what’s happening directly in front of each tire. The system can be used like an extra spotter if the driver decides to challenge tough terrain alone. The camera can be activated only below a certain speed and when the vehicle is in low range. The view is displayed on an 8-inch screen in the center stack. The camera is mounted in the grille and includes a dedicated washer function that is activated by pressing a lever on the left steering-column stalk."

 

[mrpositraction]

More info on the Camera:

One of the key new tech features of the 2012 model is the addition of a front camera in the grill area. This camera is angled down and is made to allow the driver to see what is in front of them even when the grade they are climbing means they see nothing but sky. The front camera shows what it spies on the LCD in the center cluster of the truck and has an integrated washer to keep the lens clear of mud and dust. The screen has graded lines to show distance to go and when in use it has blue dynamic guides so you can see what the truck is headed towards.

There is a video at the bottom of the link