Configuring the Ford F-150 Raptor
“Raptor is the original desert truck. We just took it to another level,” said Ali Jammoul, Ford Performance vehicle program director. “The all-new Raptor splices high-speed off-road performance muscle with advanced technology and connectivity that comes together in a unique Built Ford Tough way.”
Now in its third iteration, the 2021 Raptor has a new engine with a 450-horsepower High-Output 3.5-liter Ecoboost. A V8 engine comes next year to the Raptor R. For now, the only configuration for the 2021 Raptor is with the High-Output Ecoboost.
According to the Ford configuration site, the starting price for the Raptor is $64,145 which includes the new Fox Racing Shox and Live Valve Technology plus a 5-link rear suspension. Trail Control with Trail One-Pedal Drive is also standard.
A cloth softtop is a standard on all four-door models of the Bronco. The black softtop is made from Haartz’ Twillfast RPC three-ply material. Haartz also supplies material for the roof panel storage bags and the spare tire cover.
Haartz is a top supplier of convertible top and interior materials to the auto industry and just so happens to supply top materials to a company named Jeep who makes a vehicle you may have heard of called Wrangler.
You can learn more about Haartz Corp and its enduring history at its website.
John Goreham is a long-time New England Motor Press Association member and recovering engineer. John s interest in EVs goes back to 1990 when he designed the thermal control system for an EV battery as part of an academic team. After earning his mechanical engineering degree, John completed a marketing program at Northeastern University and worked with automotive component manufacturers, in the semiconductor industry, and in biotech. In addition to Torque News, Jo
How The Ford F-150 Lightning Will Contribute To The City Of Tomorrow
With the F-150 Lightning Ford feels as though they’re contributing to solutions, rather than causing more problems. During recent “City of Tomorrow” Summit, Ford talks vehicle-to-grid technology and how the F-150 Lightning shows promise for the future.
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There’s always been talk about the “City of Tomorrow”. What will tomorrow look like? Heck, at one time we thought, thanks to the Jetsons, the City of Tomorrow would include flying cars. We are far away from that scenario and right now automakers like Ford are just trying to figure out the near future and where electrification fits into those plans.
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Ford Motor Company is the unquestioned truck leader and Tesla is the unquestioned electric vehicle leader. A collaboration between the two could improve the Lightning and the Cybertruck. Here’s the areas it might improve on each electric truck.
This week I wrote a “comparison” of the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck. Two trucks that don t exist yet. It got a lot of comments and reactions from the Tesla loyalists and the Blue Oval fans. I did not think what I wrote was that controversial.
However, Tesla loyalists are incredibly passionate and often chime in to vehemently defend Elon and the Tesla brand. Truth be told, I love Tesla vehicles and I would love to interview and hang out with Elon Musk. And Teslas are a blast to drive. I would love to drive a Cybertruck, just for the experience.