The 2017 Ford Raptor truck enter its last phase of testing in front of its release date in 2016. It made its entrance at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. It is no hesitation that the SVT Raptor is amongst the most necessary variations of the F-150, and is seen as one of the most sufficiently ready in its lineup.
Exterior and Interior of 2017 Ford Raptor
The interior of the Ford Raptor 2017 shares the similar platform with the 2015 F-150 diesel, as well as major mechanism, both from its interior plus exterior have prominent similarity with those of the 2014 Atlas Concept. Its interior would also comprise a center-stacked construct with an 8-inch touch screen, infotainment display with SAT-NAV as well as installed MyFord System. It would also have two cup holders, a central tunnel as well as a back gear selector on the left alike to the Atlas concept model.
By using light material, the 2017 Raptor is set to experience a mass decrease of up to 700 lbs, which is predictable to positively impact its speeding up, fuel economy, towing as well as its braking. The new model would as well come with a few exterior modification compared to its predecessor.
Engine and Mileage
Under the hood, the new 2017 ford raptor would come equipped with an upgrade 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost engine that is going to be more influential than the current 411-hp 6.2L V-8 unit and would offer better fuel economy. No executive figures, but it is predictable to return about 450 horsepower as well as more than 430 pound-feet of torque. It is said that this new engine would be paired with a 10-speed automatic broadcast with paddle shifter and 4WD system. Also, a new double exhaust system would contribute to the improved performance.
Price and Release Date of 2017 Ford Raptor
The U.S. automaker lately confirmed that there will not be a model for the present model year. The pickup truck’s release date is expected to be in fall of 2016. The cost of the 2017 Raptor is anticipated to be somewhat higher than that of the present model in the marketplace, which is priced at $51,000.
2017 Raptor is going to develop F-150’s lineup and present some exciting off-road performance. 2017 Ford Raptor would be the new edition of this pickup and must further improve already colorful lineup of most excellent sold automobile in the U.S.