This writer isn’t the biggest fans of pick-up trucks, but I can’t deny the coolness of the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Remember those monster trucks on TV long, long time ago? Here’s one you can own and drive (sadly, only if you’re in the USA), with a 411 bhp 6.2-litre V8 under the hood and a new for 2011 four-door SuperCrew body. There’s now an optional “digital mud” graphic pack too!
The pack consists of matte black graphics – including the F-150 SVT Raptor logo that runs along the hood. The digital mud, a combination of matte and glossy black paint, is splashed across the box side, meant to replicate mud that would be thrown from the truck’s tyres when off road.
“For off-roaders, mud on their truck is a badge of honor. Owners like to show what they have experienced with the amount of mud on their truck. But they also are proud of the condition their truck is in. Digital mud provides the best of both worlds, so even when the truck is clean, it still shows off its true nature,” said Bruce Williams, F-150 SVT Raptor designer.
“When I started looking at off-road racing history for inspiration, I noticed that a lot of Ford Broncos from the 1970s were running matte black hoods to reduce the glare. So it’s a protective graphic that has a functional benefit and ties in with our racing heritage,” he added.
More pics after the jump!
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emm..i’m smell ah beng custom kit in malaysia will exist..
damn cool truck!!!
when will naza import this? I would buy one!
I’ve always loved the machoness of the F-150 since it’s first generation, it just keeps getting cooler and cooler…
6.2 liters with V8 under the hood sounds excellent….esp when this engine roar……how many of us can afford the roadtax n insurence of this monster???ha ha
Mybe some vIp..
or
mybe tMj…
iF 2.0l,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,mybe more la of coz…
Beautiful! But there’s 1 thing i do not understand…
y is it called “Digital Mud”…when i 1st read the title, i was thinking that the mud design will change as it is something digital..hahaha..
If you can buy one of this, you will not mind the roadtax & insurance
luv to have one….;)
Love this truck. Love this. It just screams “Man” all over it. Wow….now finally I get the idea why some men would buy such a truck with big engine. Good job, Ford!
No matter how cool this mechine is….In Bolehland, Toyota still the best.Ha Ha
ya, the best in braking failure and producing dugong and potato inspired car…
The main reason you can’t use the truck here is dat malaysian primary school students arre too short and enjoy running crossing the street, you’re bound to squish one…
Can i buy one of these and drive it at some estate or farm only….minus the road tax & insurance : )
T still the best here in sense of OEM sparepart….maintanance….n also resale value….most important is the durability of the machine…ha ha
i’m sad I’m not in USA
Cool!!
Damn jun! love it.
Great truck! SD please bring it in, sure beat the crap out of navara, hilux, triton…
oh!!
Sime Darby’s Ford… Do Something….