Click above for more shots of the Ford F150 "Raptor"
We've got to give the folks at Ford credit for the camoflague (or lack thereof) they've used to conceal the newest mule for the F150-based "Raptor" pickup. Despite the artfully placed stickers on the windows and bumper, nothing can draw attention away from the massively flared wheel arches and lifted ride-height of the off-road mule.
According to a report from Pickuptruck.com, the four-wheeled titan will be sporting a Fox Racing-tuned suspension, 35-inch tires and possibly a supercharged V8 pulled from the upcoming Boss Mustang when it's unveiled in the next year or two.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
usv8s@ivvvi.net @ Feb 12th 2008 5:57PM
I need one.
RWD fan @ Feb 12th 2008 5:59PM
Just like gun controllers and mean looking rifles, this thing just looks like it rapes the environment. It'll never make it into production as it sits.
eric @ Feb 12th 2008 6:09PM
GIMME GIMME NOW... haha
to RWD fan, maybe theyll make a hybrid version ;) jk
GTX141 @ Feb 12th 2008 6:14PM
I love how they put aftermarket stickers on it to make it look like a personal truck instead of a test mule.
Funny stuff!
AutoXN @ Feb 12th 2008 6:15PM
What is with the aftermarket stickers??
Matt @ Feb 12th 2008 7:11PM
I think they are showing off where you can get all of that stuff...only cheaper.
They should do that with the Bullitt and Shelby Mustangs.
C.W. @ Feb 12th 2008 6:16PM
The front end looks like they rammed it into a wall a few times. Those headlights look like they could fall out any minute. If you couldn't tell it was a mule from the back, the front definitely gives it away.
MD @ Feb 12th 2008 6:19PM
I'd have to say I disagree, RWD fan. Ford is smart to respond to this demand. There are already thousands of similar F-150 and Ranger (not to mention Tundra/Tacoma) prerunners which have been modified by off-road fabrication shops on the road today (and off) all over the southwestern U.S.
blake @ Feb 12th 2008 6:20PM
the front looks like parts from old f-150s...
Gotta love PreRunners! as for the stickers...best camouflage ever!
Ken @ Feb 12th 2008 6:27PM
Exactly!!! In Reno, I would not give it a second thought because (lame) modded trucks are all over the place.
Brian @ Feb 12th 2008 6:54PM
It looks like any other F-150 to me. They better Raptor up some more horsepower out of that engine if they want to stay competative
Jason G. @ Feb 12th 2008 7:00PM
How can Brenda be so sure its not just a modded F-150? It has the old front end, a stock bumper with the plastic part of the lower bumper removed (common amoung PreRunner type enthusiasts) some flared fenders (easily purchased from many a fab company), some wheels and tires, suspension and thats about it. The only other thing I see is what appears to be an internal roll cage. You can see it along the drivers side a pillar as well as a diagonal crossmember in the back of the cab. All of this can be done to any bone stock F-150 right now.
Hamud @ Feb 12th 2008 7:00PM
The stickers were a nice thought.
desmo @ Feb 12th 2008 7:01PM
Funny that they slap Eibach and Bilstein stickers on there...since they are allegedly using a Fox suspension
JJC @ Feb 12th 2008 7:04PM
It looks like any other stadium truck styled F150 i see on the road often here in the valley. Besides the fenders (which are available aftermarket for just about every truck) what makes them feel it is the raptor mule?
fubar @ Feb 12th 2008 7:08PM
I live in tucson AZ and you see trucks like this everywhere. When ford decides to make this part of me want's 4wd as an option. Yeah I can use this in 2wd on some back roads but the real fun stuff will require 4wd
Matt @ Feb 12th 2008 7:13PM
2WD would be nice...but then you woud need a "real" locking diff. Not the weak clutch pack like Ford uses. They should get the G80...or something very similar in there.
MikeW @ Feb 12th 2008 11:09PM
If ford decided to make a rear drive pre-runner, hopefully they would put something like this.
http://autoreview.ru/new_site/year2002/n20/jeep/800/diff.jpg
torque sensitive & locking.
You can get pretty far without using the lock.
and maybe Ford can actually put four wheel drive into a pickup truck, not off road drive.
Freestyle4x4f150 @ Feb 12th 2008 7:29PM
Sweeett!! I bet the realy thing will look awsome with some bead locks maybe? As stated above pre-runners are very popular in the west all over here in So Cal. This are is definatly the market where these will sell quik.
Johnny @ Feb 12th 2008 7:39PM
Notice how this 150 is of the older Pre facelifted variety?
idk, the black paint definitely gives this truck away