Ford F-150 - the leader among off-road vehicles

The American company Ford Motor has released a new version of the renewed pickup SUV Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. This car has a five-seater body and engine an order of magnitude more powerful than its predecessor had. The company Ford has never produced such SUV SUVs. The car is designed so that it can drive in off-road conditions at a speed of over 100 km / h.

The basic equipment of the Ford F-150 Raptor includes a V8 6.2 liters engine . Capacity of 411 hp This "heart" is put on a half-ton pickup truck. The cylinder is provided with two valves and two spark plugs, aluminum heads, cast-iron engine block and crankshaft, aluminum pistons and forged connecting rods. The wheelbase of the car increased by 30 cm due to the appearance of this model Super Crew.

The previous model Ford F-150 was equipped with a 5.4-liter engine with a power of 320 horsepower. This car can perform the sharpest bends, confirming the statements of Ford, associated with the highest level of aerodynamics, which provides patency in the most difficult off-road situations.

Mentioning the advantages of the Ford F-150, you need to pay due attention to its technical characteristics. There was an advanced remote engine start system. The instrument panel has also changed , an electric drive and a rear-view camera have been added.

The pickup from Ford has an eight-cylinder engine and an automatic six-speed transmission. This SUV can tow trailers weighing about 3.6 tons. Due to the high fuel consumption, the car was equipped with a fuel tank of up to 136 liters.

It should be noted off-road power-hungry suspension of the machine. The extended track of the car easily overcomes pebbles, a primer, sands and a forest road at very high speeds, which other machines of this type can not develop.

Manufacturers of Ford F-150 preferred speed and also passability of the car, however it is well adapted to transportation of people and various cargoes.

The SUV feels confident both on ordinary country roads and on motorways in bad weather conditions. Raptor under any conditions will find a clutch of wheels with a dirty surface. This car is a good option for domestic off-road.

This pickup brought success to Ford not only at home, but around the world. The SUV received a huge number of enthusiastic reviews from fans of both extreme and comfortable driving. Connoisseurs of powerful cars also gave it their due. Raptor consumes a lot of fuel, but it also gives incredible results in an environment that is not accessible to everyone.

The key to the success of the SUV lies in Ford's traditional versatility, external and technical perfection. To date, the Ford Raptor is able to show high results in car racing in the snow or stony terrain.

If you are planning to buy a pickup truck that has the characteristics of an SUV, then the Ford F-150 is perfect for you. The best option is impossible to find. However, the price of this model is alarming. The car takes the leading place among the cars claiming to be the "king of the desert". These models are companies Toyota, Power Wagon and Ram Ranger. Record sales of Ford Raptor were recorded last year, despite the rather high cost of this car.