New 2017 Raptor, New Section.

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

And doesn't a "torque on demand" transfer case mean that the new truck is AWD rather than 4WD?

Actually, the new truck has the ability to run RWD, AWD, 4HI, and 4LO.

 

[SuperRaptor]

Cannot believe the amount of bitching about this new truck. 3.0's, a 10 speed auto, 450+ horsepower, paddle shifters, AWD option on transfer case and all the new '15 F-150 technology.

Seems like a lot of people have a problem with progression...

 

[SilentShooter]

I will not say the 10 speed is a good thing till we see the gearing of it and how it shifts. Also how well it handles the beating we are going to throw at it, and even more so when the Eco Boosts are tuned and making more TQ

 

[Jimbo]

and reliability with all the extra gizmos and gadgets

 

[Ruger]

Actually, the new truck has the ability to run RWD, AWD, 4HI, and 4LO.

Wow. That's amazing.

But ten speeds? Does that reveal something about the breadth of the power band?

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Wow. That's amazing.

But ten speeds? Does that reveal something about the breadth of the power band?

That I don't know. I'd assume the last 2-3 gears would be way overdriven. Fine by me, personally, I wouldn't mind spinning 1100 RPM at 80mph.

 

[Jimbo]

pipe dream.... but I've been wrong once (don't tell my wife)

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Looks good but I think our current V-8's will always be able to outrun it.

You're right! Let's consider:

* 500 lbs. lighter
* More power (450-500HP); lots of torque
* 10 speed transmission

Yup, the current V-8's will "always be able to outrun it."



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Cannot believe the amount of bitching about this new truck. 3.0's, a 10 speed auto, 450+ horsepower, paddle shifters, AWD option on transfer case and all the new '15 F-150 technology.

Seems like a lot of people have a problem with progression...

You're right!

But this happens on every vehicle forum every time a mfr comes out with a new vehicle.

The Corvette forums are littered with haters who swore the new one sucks and they'd never buy one. And they did. Buy one.

 

[155mm]

My '14 will suit me fine for awhile, but I'll may think about getting the new on in 2020 or so. Give them a few years for even more improvements.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

At 500 lbs lighter that means the truck is 500 lbs weaker and less durable than the prior version.

With that "logic" you're saying 500 lbs. of butter is as strong as 500 lbs. of titanium.

Hopefully they didn't take those pounds off the frame. If they did then this truck is not a jump worthy Baja truck anymore, and is just a regular F-150 with a premium fit and finish.

Wow.

If you think Ford is following up the most successful off road factory built truck (PROFITABLE as hell too) with "just a regular F-150 with a premium fit and finish" you don't know Ford (or any other mfr).


It's hilarious what people are posting about the Gen II Raptor. Hilarious as in hard to do anything but laugh at those who put up comments like that.