2013 Raptor
#1
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2013 Raptor
looks like pickuptruck.com caught a spyshot
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/12...ened-face.html
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/12...ened-face.html
#3
FX4 SCrew TT'd V6
I have lost all respect for PUT.com after this years mess.
To me, it looks like the whole truck is sitting higher, rear rims are different than front, rear tires look overinflated. My guess, probably projector lights. Grill won't change, that is a Raptor thing!
Ecoboost would be cool, but that is a stretch from the information we got from that picture.
To me, it looks like the whole truck is sitting higher, rear rims are different than front, rear tires look overinflated. My guess, probably projector lights. Grill won't change, that is a Raptor thing!
Ecoboost would be cool, but that is a stretch from the information we got from that picture.
#4
Aus nichts wird nichts
Rear rims are 2012 spare tire rims and the fronts are 10 11's.
It doesn't have a skid plate so it makes it look higher. Don't get your hopes up for a EB..... more than likely will never happen.
Most speculation is on new headlights. Projectors with led's?? We will have to wait and see.
It doesn't have a skid plate so it makes it look higher. Don't get your hopes up for a EB..... more than likely will never happen.
Most speculation is on new headlights. Projectors with led's?? We will have to wait and see.
#5
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Rear rims are 2012 spare tire rims and the fronts are 10 11's.
It doesn't have a skid plate so it makes it look higher. Don't get your hopes up for a EB..... more than likely will never happen.
Most speculation is on new headlights. Projectors with led's?? We will have to wait and see.
It doesn't have a skid plate so it makes it look higher. Don't get your hopes up for a EB..... more than likely will never happen.
Most speculation is on new headlights. Projectors with led's?? We will have to wait and see.
While I agree, it is most likely there will be new headlights, similar to what we will see on the std. F-150 in 2013, I don't think you can ever say "never" given the [realities] of the current state of the world and rising fuel prices.
I am not saying the EB will likely be available in the next model year for the Raptor; however, there could very well be conditions in the not too distant future, where fuel costs rise to a level that the Raptor might not be limited to just one engine size/type. I personally, would like to see the EB as an option in the Raptor, as it would better suit my needs, than with the existing big block V-8.
Furthermore, at some time in the future, with fleet CAFE standards looming, coupled with rising fuel prices, it may well be that you will have to go to an F-250/350 to be able to order the V-8 engine; and the F-150 may have the V-6 (EB or otherwise) and maybe even a 4 cyl. EB as the available engine options?
Not sure however, as shown in this photo, why it would be necessary to do extensive road testing for just a headlight mod' on next year's truck; unless there is more than just the lights that is being changed?
Last edited by NorCal-09; 12-08-2011 at 11:18 PM.
#6
I'm not holding my breath for an EcoBoost Raptor either... Just saying from my perspective, it would be fantastic.
Personally, no interest in a Raptor with the 6.2L. Plenty of interest in a Raptor with a 3.5GTDI, or a future 5.0GTDI.
Personally, no interest in a Raptor with the 6.2L. Plenty of interest in a Raptor with a 3.5GTDI, or a future 5.0GTDI.
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#8
But I don't think it is that the Raptor "needs" Hydraulic power steering, but rather that the current F150 EPS system doesn't have enough power for the big tires and suspension on the Raptor.
If that is the case, a new, more powerful EPS system could be used. I wouldn't be surprised if a stronger EPS is already under development, possibly for future SuperDuty use.
Last edited by pfbz; 12-09-2011 at 12:32 AM.
#9
I Like Tires
Yup, I'm aware of that. Well, that theory at least...
But I don't think it is that the Raptor "needs" Hydraulic power steering, but rather that the current F150 EPS system doesn't have enough power for the big tires and suspension on the Raptor.
If that is the case, a more powerful EPS system could be used, resolving the issue of an EcoBoost in a Raptor. I wouldn't be surprised if a stronger EPS is already under development, possibly for future SuperDuty use.
But I don't think it is that the Raptor "needs" Hydraulic power steering, but rather that the current F150 EPS system doesn't have enough power for the big tires and suspension on the Raptor.
If that is the case, a more powerful EPS system could be used, resolving the issue of an EcoBoost in a Raptor. I wouldn't be surprised if a stronger EPS is already under development, possibly for future SuperDuty use.
And btw quick question; not to thread jack
How is the feel of EPAS? I've heard good and bad and my uncle didn't bring his new 2011 Lariat 5.0 down for Thanksgiving for me to test drive so I gotta wait till christmas to try it out
Last edited by BassAckwards; 12-09-2011 at 12:36 AM.
#10
But doesn't the 5.0 uses the identical EPAS system as the 3.5L? Same issues would need to be resolved...