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In order to keep ahead of Chevrolet and Ram, the Ford Motor Company thought that it would be interesting to widen the availability of the high-output EcoBoost V6. The 3.5-liter engine from the F-150 Raptor is now available for the F-150 Limited, translating to the most powerful light-duty pickup truck ever.
What does this mean for the Raptor, you might be asking? In all likelihood, the next model year will receive an even more potent EcoBoost V6, taking some of the know-how that Ford implemented into the GT. In the case of the F-150, we’re talking about 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet at the crankshaft. The mid-engine supercar, on the other hand, offers 647 horsepower and 550 pound-feet on tap.
“F-150 Limited customers create their own success. The truck is their reward,” declared Todd Eckert, truck group marketing manager, with great pomp and circumstance in his wording. “They wanted more power, so we combined Raptor’s engine with Limited’s business-class features to deliver Baja fierceness, boardroom style and the grit to tackle tough jobs.” If you happen to know what "Baja fierceness" means considering that the suspension system is extremely different from the F-150 Raptor, feel free to enlighten us.
Sporting a dual-exhaust system with the tips integrated into the rear bumper’s cutouts, the F-150 Limited with the EcoBoost V6 has 20 more horsepower and 40 more pound-feet than the previous version of the luxurious workhorse. Also new for the 2019 model year is the two-tone Camel Back leather upholstery, to which Ford is much obliged to add massaging and ventilated captain’s chairs with superior lumbar support.
A heated steering wheel for those cold winter mornings, laser-etched numbered plaque on the center console’s armrest, and all the technology you could ever wish for in this type of vehicle are also featured. For an additional charge, Pro Trailer Backup Assist helps the truck steer itself by following a course selected by means of a rotary knob.
Going on sale later this year, the 2019 Ford F-150 Limited could be more expensive than the outgoing model. At $61,360, the Limited overshadows the F-150 Raptor and some members of the Super Duty series as far as pricing is concerned.
“F-150 Limited customers create their own success. The truck is their reward,” declared Todd Eckert, truck group marketing manager, with great pomp and circumstance in his wording. “They wanted more power, so we combined Raptor’s engine with Limited’s business-class features to deliver Baja fierceness, boardroom style and the grit to tackle tough jobs.” If you happen to know what "Baja fierceness" means considering that the suspension system is extremely different from the F-150 Raptor, feel free to enlighten us.
Sporting a dual-exhaust system with the tips integrated into the rear bumper’s cutouts, the F-150 Limited with the EcoBoost V6 has 20 more horsepower and 40 more pound-feet than the previous version of the luxurious workhorse. Also new for the 2019 model year is the two-tone Camel Back leather upholstery, to which Ford is much obliged to add massaging and ventilated captain’s chairs with superior lumbar support.
A heated steering wheel for those cold winter mornings, laser-etched numbered plaque on the center console’s armrest, and all the technology you could ever wish for in this type of vehicle are also featured. For an additional charge, Pro Trailer Backup Assist helps the truck steer itself by following a course selected by means of a rotary knob.
Going on sale later this year, the 2019 Ford F-150 Limited could be more expensive than the outgoing model. At $61,360, the Limited overshadows the F-150 Raptor and some members of the Super Duty series as far as pricing is concerned.
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