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2010 Ford Raptor: Driven

Ray Wert — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:30:00 EDT

The 2010 Ford Raptor gets driven on city streets for the first time by Matt Farah of ~~Garage419~~ The Smoking Tire. We think they uncover secret documents and police files from automakers or something like that.

PickupTrucks.com Live Blogs Ford F-150 Raptor R At Baja 1000

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:40:00 EST

In the scheme of awesome things to do on a November weekend, liveblogging the SCORE Tecate Baja 1000 from a beefed up 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R is way, way high up on the list. Unfortunately that's not what Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com is up to but he is relaying reports from SVT which is out in the Mexican desert racing the mostly stock Raptor R in the Class 8 full-size two-wheel-drive truck category. The race has already kicked off and things seem to be going well, we're looking forward to seeing how that 500 HP Raptor R deals with the trials of the desert. [PickupTrucks.com]

2010 Ford F-150 Raptor Spotted Not Going Off-Road

Mark Arnold — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:40:00 EDT

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]