Those who relish in traversing inhospitable landscapes and racing off the main roads are surely itching for the upcoming 2018 Ford Raptor. This variant of the popular Ford F-150 is a pickup on steroids.

As opposed to the standard variant, it has a much more powerful engine, better suspension, a new drive mode for racing, and a plethora of athletic touches. Even though primarily designed for off-roading, the Raptor will also offer excellent handling as well as plenty of comforts too. With all this combined, this truck seems more than capable of challenging the Nissan Titan Warrior, the Ram 1500, and the Chevrolet Silverado.

2018 Ford Raptor – Slightly Revamped

To show its sporty nature, Ford’s engineers have decided to reinvigorate and boost the exterior look of the 2018 Ford Raptor. In the front, the headlights, the bumper, and the grille have all been reworked. This is especially true for the grille, which is now substantially larger, along with a hexagonal shape that nicely blends with the bumper.

This combination creates a more detailed area and an even more menacing look. We can also see new horizontal bars that split the grill and flow into the headlights. In the back, the taillights feature a slightly revamped, more bulging look, while the tailgate seems sleeker. It is also worth noting that the Raptor features much more aluminum, which notably decreases its weight. This comes as a no surprise, given how the truck is primarily focused on providing exceptional performance.

Interior and Equipment

Inside, the 2018 Ford Raptor looks pretty much like the last year’s model. Fortunately, this is not a problem, given how the Raptor, as well as the standard F-150 already have some of the best cabins in this segment. The Raptor’s cabin features a superb blend of both rugged and modern touches. It also comes with quality, glare-free materials, smart storage options, as well as well-thought-out ergonomics. Despite being a performance model, this truck still offers a fairly decent amount of legroom and headroom.

\Additionally, it also keeps pace with its competitors in terms of storage space too. To ensure comfort, Ford has opted to incorporate fully-adjustable seats with leather covers, all of which have been carefully sculpted to reduce both the driver’s and passengers’ fatigue. Tech-wise, there is the latest SYNC3 system, a premium sound system, a 360-degree camera, a voice-activated navigation system and more.

Engine Specs and Performance of the 2018 Ford Raptor

And now, we come to the main feature of the newest 2018 Ford Raptor – its engine. The beast in question is a 3.5-liter twin turbocharged V6, which is capable of outputting 450 hp @ 5.000 rpm and 510 lb-ft of torque @ 3.500 rpm.

Thanks to this engine, as well as its lighter frame, the Raptor is finally capable of going from 0 to 62 mph in less than 6 seconds. The engine also allows the truck to reach a top speed of 108 mph and an EPA rating of 15/18 mpg. To control that power, the Ford has decided to pair the V6 with a new 10-speed automatic transmission, as well an all-wheel drive.

Expected Release Date and Cost

The Off-road aficionados will not have to wait long for the latest 2018 Ford Raptor, as it is going to get a late 2017 release date. Its starting price is expected to start at around $50.000.

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