Barrett-Jackson 2009: First Retail Production Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor at Barrett-Jackson
Ford's F-150 SVT Raptor isn't much like a normal truck. One look at the machine, with its copious amounts of front and rear suspension travel, super-wide stance, unique front fascia and bright orange paint quickly proves that point, but the truck on display at Barrett-Jackson last night had a few more tricks up its sleeve in order to grab some extra bids: a truckload of kids. Specifically, the Raptor's bed was full of children that stood to gain from the sale of this machine, which is the first retail production model of its kind, as all proceeds above the Raptor's MSRP will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. After the gavel fell and all associated fees were paid, the truck went for $143,000 -- likely a hefty sum over the Raptor's as-yet unannounced base price. See the official auction description after the break.
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First Retail Production Ford F-150 SVT Raptor:
The DNA of a Baja Prerunner. Built Ford Tough. The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) takes performance supremacy off-road with the new F-150 SVT Raptor. This purpose-built, high performance truck is rugged enough to take on challenging desert adventures, and refined enough for everyday use. F-150 SVT Raptor-specific triple internal bypass Fox Racing Shox, an electronic locking rear differential, and hill descent control mark its serious off-road capability. Outrageous styling backs up its performance with a brick-wall grille, unique front fenders, box outer panels, hood and front bumper, plus a Raptor-exclusive interior. This is one awesome truck. The winning bidder will take delivery of the first F-150 SVT Raptor offered for sale. All proceeds above MSRP vehicle will go directly to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Over the last three years, Ford and Barrett-Jackson have raised over $2.5 million dollars for charity through the auction of Ford products. This new model will give the winning bidder an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause while making automotive history. Features include 7" Wider than a standard F-150, 5.4L SOHC V8 FFV with 320hp and 390 lb-ft. of torque, 11.2" of front suspension travel, unique cast-aluminum front control arms, unique skid plates, 12.1" of rear suspension travel, unique rear springs. 4.10 rear axle, electronic locking rear differential, 17" cast-aluminum wheels, BFGoodrich 35" All-Terrain T/A KO (315/70R17), Hill Descent Control, unique Off-Road Mode and auxiliary switches for additional lighting and accessories.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Mobius_1 9:05AM (1/18/2009)
Doesn't that look awesome? I have an urge to take it out onto a huge desert and just drive it.
"Built Ford Tough". No s***.
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firstplace 1:16PM (1/18/2009)
That is great this is the one sale of that silly show I can understand, it actually is for the kids and you get a cool truck to go with it.
Saheed 9:06AM (1/18/2009)
Really cool truck, but I'd rather wait for 6.2 Liter 400hp version, so that way I know i'm not just buying a nice looking F-150!
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Dan 12:58PM (1/18/2009)
No kidding, that 3V 5.4 is already grossly, worst-in-class overmatched by a standard F-150. With this much more air to push out of the way and big heavy offroad tires it must be an utter slug.
There's no excuse to put an engine that weak in something this expensive, let alone one that says SVT on the side.
If they don't have the 6.2 ready then drop in the supercharged 5.4 from the HD edition.
MikeW 3:25PM (1/18/2009)
Because the 6.2 V8 is late, Ford should shortened the axle ratio from 4.1 to 4.3 for the 5.4 V8.
and the rear differential should be torque sensitive / locking (like the Jeep Rubicon), not open/locking.
and what about gerodisc, e-gerodisc, e-gerodisc2 for the front differential?
Saheed 7:34PM (1/18/2009)
you are right... with such high clearance, terrible areodynamics, and big off-road tires, acceleration and high speed would be poor, and then Ford might have to go back to putting 85 mph speedometers like with the old Explorers and pick ups. I'll give you credit for mentioning what I didn't think of: dropping the supercharger from the HD into that, but what about the GT500's engine? After all, its derived from the F-150 anyway, right?
Saheed 7:39PM (1/18/2009)
Wow! you seem to be a real car guy Mike... Anyway, I agree that shortening the axel ratio would make better use of the 5.4 Liter's power, and it wouldn't be to difficult or expensive to do, now would it? After all, it is a bit underpowered considering its weight and poor areodynamics.
Daveman427 12:06PM (1/19/2009)
Horsepower? Aerodynamics? I thought the appeal of this truck was its suspension.
Saheed 5:23PM (1/19/2009)
Of course the suspension is important, but practicality is important as well. What if the owner is going on a road trip where the speed limit is 70 mph (or higher), is rushing to work and need enough power on tap, or is hauling a heavy load?
2pintsplease 10:30PM (2/10/2009)
I would go for the as-yet-elusive 4.5l TDV8. Drove the 3.6l version of the same engine in the Range Rover TDV8 last year, and it was a stonker. Not as fast as petrol on paper, but pulls the huge weight so suddenly from rest, it's exactly what you want in a truck. The 4.5 would be epic.
Mr. Sneeze 5:33PM (1/19/2009)
Barrett-Jackson waived their auction fees so the full bid amount could be given to the Juvenile Diabetes foundation.
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Jaime Haber 11:13AM (1/18/2009)
Actually, they said that everything over $40,000 would be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation... there's your base price right there, folks.
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Randy 11:59AM (1/18/2009)
@Jaime Haber
So that's $103,000.00 that the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation didn't have!
firstplace 1:17PM (1/18/2009)
you ment to say is going to have.
danotoriousb 3:36PM (1/18/2009)
And you meant to say meant
Smegley 11:29AM (1/18/2009)
This truck looks incredible. I love it.
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A Gupta 11:35AM (1/18/2009)
Ford SVT raptor: Do want.
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Matt 11:47AM (1/18/2009)
$140K...I wonder how much JC Whitney is going to see of that...Ford sure used a lot of their parts...
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Nick Vrana 11:51AM (1/18/2009)
They have got to get these in the showroom, I miss my old truck and this is most definitely my next vehicle.
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Randy 12:00PM (1/18/2009)
I haven't wanted a truck since I was a teenager! Now I do!
It's very cool! And a Ford... How can you go wrong..