Ford announced the addition of SuperCrew option for their awesome F150 SVT Raptor along with the new 6.2 liter V8 engine which now comes as standard for the 2011 models. Previously this powertrain was only available as option. With 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, the F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew is the most powerful half-ton pickup on the market.
Apart from the engine, the SuperCrew also features a standard 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen and SelectShift Automatic transmission, keeps customers more in tune with their trucks, while a new graphic and color choice gives them more options. Moreover, the 12-inch-longer wheelbase on SuperCrew also delivers the benefit of a more comfortable ride, especially in rough off-road situations.
The new Raptor SuperCrew also gets new exterior colors – Ingot Silver Metallic – that will be available with the standard black interior, or the optional Molten Orange Interior Accent Package. There’s also a graphic package inspired by older off-road racing Ford Broncos, matte black accent graphics – including the F-150 SVT Raptor logo.
The car’s new screen system mentioned above includes a unique welcome animation and offers menu options giving the customer important information related to off-road and towing performance. A truck application screen provides vehicle status information for important off-road parameters such as off-road mode, Hill Descent Control™, electronic locking differential settings and AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control).
Other standard tech features in 2011 Raptor SuperCrew incldue Perimeter alarm, Integrated spotter mirror, Express up/down driver and passenger front windows, 110 V power inverter in the center console, Head restraint for second-row middle seat, and Telescoping steering wheel.
Press Release:
“When we launched the F-150 SVT Raptor, consumers were blown away with the capability of the vehicle,” said Jost Capito, director of global performance vehicles and motorsports business development. “By adding the SuperCrew, we have expanded the versatility of Raptor, and now even more enthusiasts will be able to experience the no-compromise off-road performance that only Raptor delivers.”
The F-150 SVT Raptor is the first-ever high-speed off-road performance truck offered by any manufacturer and highlights 33 years of Ford truck sales leadership by emphasizing F-150’s Built Ford Tough durability, innovation and engineering. Developed with the DNA of an off-road pre-runner, comprehensive modifications focused on chassis and suspension enhancements.
The F-150 SVT Raptor is 7 inches wider than a base F-150 to make room for the additional suspension components that give Raptor its unparalleled off-road abilities. The wider stance also gives the truck an aggressive appearance. Internal triple-bypass shocks by FOX Racing Shox – the first on a production truck – provide position-sensitive damping and extra suspension travel for extreme off-roading and a smooth ride on the road.
Raptor also has unique cast-aluminum front control arms and SVT-tuned 35-inch BFGoodrich® All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires. These components give Raptor 11.2 inches of front suspension travel and 12.1 inches of rear suspension travel on either SuperCab or the new SuperCrew.
The new available 145-inch-wheelbase SuperCrew offering with a 5.5-foot box adds to the extensive list of F-150 SVT Raptor features. While contributing additional space and flexibility for the customer, the SuperCrew delivers performance as well.
Applying lessons learned from the SuperCab F-150 SVT Raptor, engineers were able to tune the truck to handle off-road events with ease. The 12-inch-longer wheelbase on SuperCrew also delivers the benefit of a more comfortable ride, especially in rough off-road situations.
“We spent a lot of time getting the ride and suspension characteristics of the SuperCrew similar to that of the SuperCab, and we were successful in getting the same character and flavor out of the SuperCrew,” said Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer. “While the SuperCab and SuperCrew both have different strengths, each is worthy of the Raptor nameplate.”
A larger 36-gallon fuel tank and increased towing capability – rated at 8,000 pounds – keep F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew a mainstay in the desert environment, with capabilities as a chase or tow truck.
