Powered by a big-bore 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque, the Ford SVT Raptor can be labeled as the industry top “sportstruck”. Did we hear someone say Shelby has their own Raptor? Let’s call that a “supertruck” just for the fun of it.
Speaking of fun, that’s probably the word the guys over at Ford had it in mind when they developed the Raptor, a pickup truck that can deliver performance in off-road terrain but on the Nurburgring track as well. We’d like to throw in drifting as well, and we have the perfect video for you in case you’re not willing to take our word for it.
But before you scroll below to check out the video, we’d like to advise you not to try this at home on your front lawn. Oh yeah, and make sure you watch the video ‘till the end, there’s some Baja truck action in there as well.
Ask Ciprian about cars and he'll reveal an obsession with classics and an annoyance with modern design cues. Read his articles and you'll understand why his ideal SUV is the 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Full profile
Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?
Google News