How does the new Raptor handle a tough rocky off-road trail in Southern California? Can Roman tame this 450 horsepower beast in a high-speed desert off-road run? Why didn’t Ford offer a locking front differential in the 2017 Raptor? These and other important questions must be answered, and that’s exactly what this Part 2 of 2 video review does.
Check out a comprehensive 0-60 mph acceleration and on-road review (Part 1 of 2).
The 2017 Raptor has more suspension travel, a sophisticated 4×4 system, a rear locker, a Torsen front differential, and a new terrain management system with Baja Mode. [Here is more information on how a Torsen differential works.] Baja Mode configures the truck for high speed off-road running by modifying traction control, stability control, and 4×4 settings. The Baja Mode also keeps the twin turbos spooled up for immediate throttle response when it’s needed. This is a new technology that Ford is working to patent.
TFLtruck has all of the details about the second generation 2017 Ford Raptor (MPG ratings, price, configurations, specs, and detailed walk-arounds. In short, the 2017 Raptor comes as an extended cab or crew cab, starts around $50,000, can be optioned to over $72,000, is EPA-rated at 15 MPG city/18 MPG on the highway, uses a high output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque and a 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
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