Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R 2010 - The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R, which features modified components, was developed by SVT and Ford Racing specifically to race in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 - one of the most grueling off-road races on the circuit.
"Ford's commitment to using racing as a test bed for new technologies is expanding to the off-road arena with the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R," said Brian Wolfe, Ford Racing Technology director. "Racing the new truck in the elite Baja 1000 is the ultimate off-road test and will allow Ford to evaluate how well the F-150 SVT Raptor will hold up under the most unique and extreme conditions."
Prepared for racing in long distance off-road endurance events, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R uses stock components of F-150 SVT Raptor, including the transmission, brakes and axles. The frame - the part of the truck that will take the most stress - is the same proven fully boxed frame that delivers class-leading towing and hauling in the base F-150. The race truck is powered by a specially calibrated 500 horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 engine.
While the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has off-road capability that isn't available in any other production vehicle, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R adds to that capability with enhancements to prepare it for one of the world's best-known off-road races.
"The race truck has even more suspension travel, better approach and departure angles, more horsepower, more ground clearance, and full racing specification seats, safety cage and harnesses, all of which combine to make an even faster, more visceral off-road experience," said Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief engineer.
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