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New pickups by Ford for SEMA

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On tuning show in Las Vegas (SEMA) the presentation of two new updatings of pickup Ford F-150 SVT Raptor — the most powerful version with 6,2-l engine V8 power of 411HP (587Nm) and racing car Raptor XT prepared by branch Ford Racing has taken place. About it it is spoken in the official press release.

Racing pickup Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

The racing pickup is constructed on the basis of usual Raptor, however is not intended for use on roads of the general using. The all-wheel drive car is equipped by the 500-strong atmospheric 8-cylinder engine in volume of 6,2L and a 6-step automatic transmission. Also the car has received a safety skeleton in salon, seats with five-dot seat belts and metal arches on a forward bumper with additional headlights.

In 2008 prototype Raptor XT which had in the name an index "R" participated in race Baja 1000 and the serial car has been equipped by the same 500-strong motor, as. As specify in company Ford, real competitions were used for testing of a pickup and preparation for serial release.

Ford Raptor

Pickup Ford

Pickup Raptor

Interior Ford pickup

Ford Raptor XT will make in the limited circulation in 50 copies. Pickup cost in the USA will make $99,950.

The base version of pickup Raptor

The base version of pickup Raptor with 320-strong 5,4-l engine V8 has been presented at last year's exhibition SEMA. At present company Ford already has collected more than 3000 orders for this car, and the version of model with the 411-strong motor it will be possible to buy since December, 1st. The prices for the most powerful Raptor begin with a mark $41,995.

Friday, November 6, 2009