Ford Announces F150 Raptor XT Off-Road-Only Race Truck for $99,000

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R race truck

By Thami Masemola
November 3, 2009 9:29 PM
Filed Under: American, Ford, Motorsport, SEMA

Ford launched the new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor in August with a 5.4-litre V8 making 235kW (320hp). The vehicle had been publicly unveiled at SEMA 2008. Since August over 3,000 orders have poured in. Now a new FR Raptor XT is being offered. The off-roader is not street-legal and is therefore only intended for the beaten track. It is powered by a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing an estimated 368kW (500hp). All four wheels are run by a 6-speed automatic transmission through an electronically selectable 4x4 system.

The 2011 FR Raptor XT features a coil-over system with bypass shocks up front and at the rear, a Chromoly "4130" rollcage, factory seating with five-point restraints and off-road beadlock wheels and tyres. Only 50 units will be built and sold at a price of US$99,950 each.

At the same time Ford announced the availability of the new 6.2-litre for the normal road going Raptor. It is capable of 302kW (411hp) and 588Nm (434 ft.-lb.) of torque. Ford says this makes it the most powerful half-ton truck on the market. An MSRP of US$41,995 has been put on it. Orders will open on December 1 with first deliveries scheduled for early 2010.

 


Press Release (Click to expand)

F-150 SVT RAPTOR MOST POWERFUL HALF-TON AVAILABLE, NOW EVEN MORE CAPABLE OFF-ROAD

  • 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

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2009 - 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.

 

Comments

6spdaudi
November 3, 2009 9:52 PM
That billion dollar profit from last quarter will not last long with toy projects like this...lol

jerry05cod4
November 3, 2009 11:50 PM
that was billion dollar income... not profit

genie
November 4, 2009 4:49 AM
Operating income is profit, you are confusing revenue with income. Income is revenue minus cost.

joshg_5
November 3, 2009 10:19 PM
Great!

Really wish they'd throw in an optional 6-speed manual...

zdenda20
November 3, 2009 10:27 PM
Anyone know if its any difficult to make this baby street legal? Cuz 500bhp for 100 grand is a bargain if u ask me!

HEMI426
November 3, 2009 10:28 PM
The raptor with the new v8 is the most powerful pick up then, wunder if dodge wil ever come with a more powerful ram

YuZi
November 3, 2009 11:58 PM
How is 500BHP for a 100 grand a bargain? It 'might' be a bargain if u count the other mods on the truck...i cant say coz i've no idea of off road tuning.

If you're looking solely for hp, rather buy the 42 K stock version and get it chipped or something

Cronus111
November 4, 2009 1:14 AM
The reason it's so expensive is because of the mods, yes, but its also because its practically baja certified. Its also not street legal, so that says something.

clash_189
November 5, 2009 10:14 AM
By the fact that Ford has that magnificent, why Ford never considers to bring them on their super salon? Volvo S60 , XC60 and S80 (and its sister V70) can be more competitive with the 6.2 l 500 hp against Volvo top engine build by Yamaha that only produces 315 hp , definitely all of them should be in AWD version and better trim to against those German marques. However, a Mondeo with 6.2 l 500hp also could make a sense if it cost less than 100k in OZ and still needs to be in AWD and with better trim, maybe should be in the same level as M3, CL63 and IS-F, but 50grand cheaper. That will be a real super bargain and hopefully deliver a good profit to Ford.

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