<![CDATA[Jalopnik: 2009 ford raptor]]> http://tags.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: 2009 ford raptor]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/2009fordraptor http://jalopnik.com/tag/2009fordraptor <![CDATA[2010 Ford F-150 Raptor Spotted Not Going Off-Road]]> Ford's "Raptor", the road-ready yet also apparently ready-for-Baja racer version of the 2009 Ford F-150 has been spotted not utilizing its big ol' suspension and tires. Some are suggesting the truck's future may be in jeopardy, what with above-four-dollar gas and all. But it would be something of a shame if this never saw production, because with 35-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tires, a reported four inches of extra suspension travel, and perhaps even a supercharged V8 good for over 400 HP, the Raptor would be perhaps the most capable off-the-shelf off-road truck Ford has ever built.

There's been some speculation as to just what engine would be used, either the 6.2-liter or the 5.4-liter V8. But, since the truck was seen pulling into a Roush building, we're pretty sure it'll have a blower on it. Of course, this obviously all depends on if the truck even sees the light of day. Remember, Ford has already delayed the 2009 F-150 for two months due to slumping sales. [Inside Line]

]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=398079&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[2009 Ford F-150 Raptor Inching Closer To Full Monty]]> Mike Levine over at Pickuptrucks.com has some new spy photos of the much-anticipated (by Ford fan-boys) 2009 Ford F-150 Raptor, the factory rock-basher Ford plans to "drive... right up Toyota's ass." These pictures start to show off the new nose punctuated by a stamped mesh grille, and you even get a glimpse of the beefy factory skid plate. We can hardly wait to see those sweet Fox Racing bits tucked under the 35" tires. [Pickuptrucks.com]

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