New 2017 Raptor, New Section.

[BIRDMAN]

Ok folks,

Now that it's official, we have a new section for the 2017 F-150 Raptor. Are we not calling it an "SVT Raptor" anymore?

Here are some pics, please feel free to add more.

At the time of this post, this is what we know:

• The Raptor will be 500 pounds lighter than the current model.
• FOX 3.0 Internal Bypass front and rear.
• The new Raptor’s engine will be a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 with a new aluminum block and upgraded internals, revised heads, and tweaked fuel-delivery equipment for a rumored 450-500HP.
• The new Raptor will be ~6" wider than the standard new model 2015 F-150.
• 10-speed transmission.
• Paddle shifters!
• 6 Upfitter (AUX) switches.
• Push button start!
• "The four-wheel-drive system in the next-gen Raptor will include a Terrain Management with settings for Normal driving, Street driving, Weather mode (for rain, snow or ice), Mud and Sand, Baja mode and Rock mode. According to Ford, the Raptor's new transfer case is designed to work as both a locking unit for crawling and a full-time unit for other off-road applications. A Torsen front differential will be optional."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDR6OcPEJ-c

 

[BIRDMAN]

Article on Jalopnik:
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: This Is It

Car and Driver:
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Photos and Info – News – Car and Driver

 

[Bulletnjm]

IS it still SVT i am confused i dont see it anywhere on the truck?

 

[HAP]

Does it have Upfitter Switches?

 

[srs]

Upfitter switches are on the overhead console, 6 of them, each labeled with LED lettering. Also has push button start.

 

[Jimbo]

In the headliner, where some of the guys are currently mounting switch panels ( @CrownOffroad )

 

[BIRDMAN]

Does it have Upfitter Switches?

Yes, it looks like there are 6 also. And....paddle shifters!!

 

[Bulletnjm]

I like it in the headliner its fighter jet like

 

[TBONE21]

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

I am interested to see what they did to the chassis. In the announcement they said that they made the chassis more "offered worthy"

I ordered my 2014 a few months before they quit building them so I am happy with my decision. Fall of 2016 is a long ways away too.

 

[Raptor911]

Great article with Video >> Ford F-150 Raptor gets EcoBoost V6, new chassis and aluminum body [w/video]