Special Edition 2014 Raptor?

[J.T. Guitar]

I don't get why everyone is mad and was expecting this to be a pre runner or have a 600 hp engine. Dont forget this is Ford. And they do have to abide by the strict DOT laws and rules..plus they said it was a raptor SE. Not Raptor R or anything. Mike even came and basically told us what it was going to be and yet yall are mad at Ford? I don't get it..maybe there will be some changes in 2015 or whenever the next raptor is introduced but who knows

But then in 15' everyone will bitch cause it's a first model year with a 6 cyl. It will probably sound like crap, but it'll meet new governmental standards for mileage though...

 

[RAPTORSV]

The BIG news here, is there will be a 2014!

 

[Michaelkgorski]

Here's a Special Edition poster to commemorate the event:

It's no BFD. Ford got some pub for the Raptor and will (1) sell some more units because of it and (2) make some extra $$$ so it's a win-win for them.

If Raptor owners don't buy them Ford really couldn't care since they already got our money and they will get more of it eventually.

Those "bead locks" will be on back order until people start posting their experiences with them and how they're "mud collectors" that cause owners fits because the wheels/tires weigh a helluva lot more with all that mud and debris in them (and they're a pain in the ass to clean out on the trail).

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Here's USA Today's take on the news about Ford's Special Edition Raptor (and yet another reason why newspapers are so last century)...

"Ford's gas-sucking F-150 Raptor gets special edition"

Ford's gas-sucking F-150 Raptor gets special edition

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I like what Ford did. If Toyota can do it with Tundra's, Taco's, 4Runners and FJ's, Ford has every "right" to do it.

And I like how the pics are only of SCab versions

Some larger pics:

Hahahah hilarious

 

[DubbsFaris]

I heard '14 is the last year for the raptor, and a new SVT model is coming out for '15 or '16.

Even though I fully trust my source, I wonder if Ford is really gonna drop a model that sells so well. 13k for MY12, and ahead of that for MY13...it's not earth shattering, but its on par with GT500 sales, and that was gonna be a 3 year run initially.

 

[Marcs]

The BIG news here, is there will be a 2014!

Booooo

 

[keatonskidmore]

I heard '14 is the last year for the raptor, and a new SVT model is coming out for '15 or '16.

Even though I fully trust my source, I wonder if Ford is really gonna drop a model that sells so well. 13k for MY12, and ahead of that for MY13...it's not earth shattering, but its on par with GT500 sales, and that was gonna be a 3 year run initially.

New SVT model?..you mean they may go a different route than a raptor?

 

[MagicMtnDan]

New SVT model?..you mean they may go a different route than a raptor?

Yah, they're going to kill the Raptor and bring out the Raptorized Ranger

 

[Mike Hammer]

I don't think its a game changer for someone who owns a 12 or 13 but if you want a 14 I think its a cool color and they did a nice job for what it is.

 

[RAPTORSV]

Booooo

Why you say that?

 

[Night_Stalker]

Yah, they're going to kill the Raptor and bring out the Raptorized Ranger

6.2 is going to jump for joy