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New Ford F150 Wheels are Hitting China with the Raptor

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The Raptor is heading to China for 2017.

Here in the United States, the truck market and off road community is huge. It’s arguably bigger than anywhere else in the world. Over the past few years, the Chinese market has become a prime area for profits in the automotive world, and Ford’s looking to take advantage by bringing over the F150 Raptor SuperCrew to China. The new truck packs a 10-speed gearbox, new EcoBoost engine driving the Ford F150 wheels, and advanced construction to bring a new element of off roading to China.

“F-150 Raptor represents the very best of what Ford can accomplish with its world-class engineering and design teams, and its long history of building tough, capable and versatile trucks,” said Jamal Hameedi, global chief program engineer, Ford Performance. “We are thrilled to offer our customers in China the chance to experience new levels of off-road performance with the all-new F-150 Raptor.”

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Powering all four Ford F150 wheels in the new Raptor SuperCrew destined for China is a new, second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine with better power and fuel economy than the V-8 that it replaces. A total of 450 horsepower and 450 lb-ft. of torque is generated and sent through a new 10-speed automatic gearbox with greater efficiency and performance.

A new four wheel drive system and torque-on-demand transfer case work with the Terrain Management System to provide drivers with greater limits of traction. All four Ford F150 wheels and their suspension are controlled by six different presets for a given terrain type and incorporate an optional Torsen front differential to improve grip.

Standard FOX Racing Shox boast an internal bypass technology to change the stiffness of the suspension for rough or smooth terrain while larger-diameter shock canisters at both axles improve suspension travel. New 430 mm Ford F150 wheels wear BFGoodrich KO2 all terrain tires for maximum grip in any situation.

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“F-150 Raptor is the ultimate showcase of the tough capability available throughout Ford’s family of trucks and SUVs,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO, Ford Motor China. “By introducing it to the world’s largest auto market, we hope to inspire a new generation of off-road enthusiasts, and demonstrate how we are always bringing our customers new innovations.”

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor SuperCrew will be available in 96 markets around the world including China for the 2017 model year. Each truck will be manufactured in Dearborn, Michigan.

Source: Ford

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