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2017 Ford F150 Raptor
This new Raptor looks like a jewel... 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: First Look - PickupTrucks.com News
http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-150-raptor-2017.html Enjoy.... |
I read about it Monday. It's supposed to have the 2nd generation 3.5 Ecoboost engine. The Ecoboost going into the next Ford GT is reported to be putting out at least 600 HP.
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Originally Posted by efx4
(Post 14989812)
I read about it Monday. It's supposed to have the 2nd generation 3.5 Ecoboost engine. The Ecoboost going into the next Ford GT is reported to be putting out at least 600 HP.
Plus the 10 speed transmission in the Raptor |
I like it and all, especially the tailgate and bumpers. But I can't help but wish that it looked more like the Atlas concept truck.
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Most of the comments on the press releases revolve around the new eco boost engine but I'm curious about the 10 speed transmission. Seems like it would only be in each gear for a couple seconds at most. I'm familiar with CVT's from the ATV world which when tuned properly can put the power to the ground very effectively but a 10 speed auto transmission sounds horrible. Someone please educate me how this transmission won't be annoying to drive with day in day out?
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I've test drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee with the EcoDiesel and their new ZF8 auto and a 2014 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi with the same ZF8, both shifted smoothly and really had no troubles at all. So the new 10 speed should feel very smooth and hope it has a nice granny low (5:1 or 6:1) with a double OD.
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My wife likes the look of this truck,and I am starting my down payment savings account today!
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Originally Posted by efx4
(Post 14989812)
I read about it Monday. It's supposed to have the 2nd generation 3.5 Ecoboost engine. The Ecoboost going into the next Ford GT is reported to be putting out at least 600 HP.
Ford GT gets sexy shape and EcoBoost power [w/videos] |
So if they can get over 600 HP out of the EcoBoost for the GT why won't they boost it up some in the F150/Raptor (no pun intended)? Still an insane amount of power and I hope that there won't be any reliability issues with the GT pumping out that kind of power.
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I'm sure someone will figure out how to boost the 3.5L Ecoboost to 600 HP.
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Simply a fine looking machine. As much sense as it makes NOT to own one, I want one. :)
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Originally Posted by redford
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I'm sure someone will figure out how to boost the 3.5L Ecoboost to 600 HP.
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600hp in that 3.5L is what 171 and change horsepower per liter? Are the new 3.5s using Compact Graphite Iron blocks or is that only the 2.7L getting that and the PSD?
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I'm not sure if I like the Terrain Management system. Is that going to replace the part time transfer case with something that isn't driver selected other than the "mode" it's in or is it going to be in addition to the 2wd/4wd/4lo selector? Other than that it looks great.
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Originally Posted by Frdtrkrul
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I've test drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee with the EcoDiesel and their new ZF8 auto and a 2014 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi with the same ZF8, both shifted smoothly and really had no troubles at all. So the new 10 speed should feel very smooth and hope it has a nice granny low (5:1 or 6:1) with a double OD.
The new 10-speed won't dig quite that deep. 1st gear is going to be around 4.7:1 based on this analysis of the Ford's patent filing. First won't be a whole lot lower than the Ram 8 speed, but overdrive (triple-overdrive!!) reaches a bit higher than the ZF for a slightly greater overall spread. 1st - 4.696 2nd - 2.985 3rd - 2.179 4th - 1.801 5th - 1.539 6th - 1.288 7th - 1.000 8th - 0.852 9th - 0.689 10th - 0.636 R - -4.786 Ratio spread - 7.384 This is in comparison to Ford's current 6R140 with 1st at 3.97:1 and 6th at 0.67:1 for a ratio spread of 5.92 or the ZF8HP used in the Ram trucks with 1st at 4.714:1 and 8th at 0.667:1 for a ratio spread of 7.067. |
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