Code Name: “Raptor”

Reports have been going around that Ford is currently working on a modified F-150. This new version of the popular and well-loved F-150 is supposed to execute with an impressive high-performance. Being an off-road version of Ford F-150, it is being developed with the internal code name of “Raptor.” This adapted, enhanced version will be sporting a long-travel suspension. Its tires are 35 inches and its engine could possibly be the turbocharged variety of Ford’s famous upcoming EcoBoost engine. With a Boss V8 Engine, the Raptor is said to be lower and yet broader compared to the standard F-150 model. Its capabilities would include being able to pull through at high speed even at the roughest ground.

The EcoBoost engine that the Raptor will have is a part of Ford’s approach in helping improve fuel economy. Ford says that the EcoBoost engine will be able to carry out up to 20 percent better fuel economy and not just that but it will give be able to give out 15 percent improvement in emissions. These are all possible without the harm of compromising the performance of the vehicle. Promoted to be lesser in amount in comparison to the hybrids and direct-injected diesels, it is clear that the EcoBoost engine would indeed be a smart choice.

If the so-called Raptor has passed the set standard and given the green light, it could become available to the public roughly two years from now.

source: autonorth.ca