http://special-reports.pickuptrucks....announced.html

Ford has announced the official power ratings for the upcoming 6.2-liter V-8 version: 411 hp and 434 lbs.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful half-ton pickup.

 

It will also meet or better the mileage of the 5.4, and be 1.5 seconds faster 0-60. Nice job, Ford.

 

video: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/P...150_716569.htm


http://special-reports.pickuptrucks....r-at-sema.html

 

who in their right mind would buy a Raptor XT is its not even street legal?? Ill take a Raptor R

 

The XT looks awesome and would be alot of fun but if you cant drive it on the streets thats not to nice. But still a sweet truck and 500hp would be fun

 

People who want a professional race truck will buy one all day long but there are only 50 being made. They will sell fast.

PS The FX2 also makes an appearance in the video.

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F-150 SVT Raptor Most Powerful Half-Ton Available, Now Even More Capable Off-Road
Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:01am EST

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

-- The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8
engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it
the
most powerful half-ton truck on the market today


-- Building on the success of Ford Racing's vehicle programs and Raptor's
success in the 2008 Baja 1000, Ford Racing will offer the FR Raptor XT


-- The FR Raptor XT offers the capability of the Baja race truck, with
the
comfort of the production Raptor


-- The FR Raptor XT off-road-only truck will have a production run of 50
units, priced at $99,950


Just one year after Ford unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show,
Ford today is announcing the long-anticipated power figures for the all-new
6.2-liter premium V-8 engine now available in this ultimate high-speed
off-road performance truck.

When this optional powertrain in the Raptor arrives in showrooms in early
2010, the 6.2-liter V-8 will produce 411 hp and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making
Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup available. Customers will now have
the choice of two V-8 engines in the Raptor, Ford's proven 5.4-liter Triton
V-8 or the new 6.2-liter V-8, which can be ordered beginning Dec. 1, with an
MSRP of $41,995 including destination and delivery.

The F-150 SVT Raptor, launched in August with Ford's proven 320-hp 5.4-liter
Triton V-8, is off to a strong start. Orders for the Raptor equipped with the
standard 5.4-liter stand at more than 3,000, and the plant is at maximum
capacity producing the ultimate high-speed off-road truck. In addition, Ford
Racing will soon offer the 2011 FR Raptor XT, making Raptor even more capable
in the rough stuff, but without giving up the control and comfort found in the
production Raptor.

Considered an off-road-only pre-runner, the FR Raptor XT from Ford Racing
builds upon the production Raptor's already impressive capabilities. The FR
Raptor XT is nearly the same truck that finished the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja
1000, but with all the comfort and convenience you'd find in a production
Raptor. Essentially, FR Raptor XT is a turnkey professional pre-runner.

Key specifications of the FR Raptor XT include:
-- 500-hp (est.) 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine
-- Six-speed automatic transmission
-- Electronically selectable 4x4; 4.56 gear sets; front and rear
e-lockers
-- A-arm with uni-ball front; four-link RR suspension
-- 15-inch front/18-inch rear wheel travel
-- Coil-over with bypass shocks front and rear
-- Chromoly "4130" rollcage; extensive skid plating
-- Full featured interior, including power windows/windshield and air
conditioning
-- Factory seating with five-point restraints
-- Off-road beadlock wheel/tires

-- Unique appearance package including tubular front and rear bumper and
integral lighting


The FR Raptor XT joins Ford Racing's successful turnkey race Mustangs
available only from Ford dealers. There will be a production run of 50 units
carrying a price of $99,950. The FR Raptor XT is not street legal, and is
intended for off-road use only. Production timing will be announced at a later
date.

http://www.reuters.com/article/press...09+PRN20091103

 

Wonder how much cost is for a 6.2L and 6spd combo?

Time to call my hook up...

 

I was wondering what Ford was going to announce after Chevy announced their 6.2L making 403hp, claiming the the most powerful 1/2 ton pickup. The fact that it is in only the Raptor sucks, it should be an option for all.

 

What's really awesome is that Ford's 6.2 makes 411hp on 87 octane and the Chevy needs 93 to do it....otherwise, it's like 383hp or close to that.

 

Impressive indeed. I just might have to make the jump from my 4.2 to a 6.2!

 

What I care about is when will it become available in the XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, Platnium, HD models?

 

I thought I heard it would be available in the 2011-2012 models? (XL, XLT, Lariat, etc).

 

Cool, just makes we want a F-150 that much more

 

I hope 2012, maybe I will be ready for another truck by then

 

yeah, 2 years is pushing it!

But yeah, I'm hoping 2012 is the year. I'll have had mine for 10 years at that point so I'll be about due. Already seeking approval from the wife, err, I mean, telling her what's going down!