Tag: Ford F-150

  • The Limited Ford F-150 MVP Edition Comes To Honor Kansas City’s World Championship!

    2016 Ford F-150 MVPFord, America’s leader in truck vehicles, announced the production of limited run of 300 Ford F-150 MVP edition vehicles in order to salute Kansas City’s world championship. These machines will be exclusively built at Kansas City Assembly Plant. All of the 300 machines are based on the F-150 XLT with chrome package and will be available with Oxford White or Blue Flame finish with additional F-150 MVP edition badges and exclusive graphics. Of course, there will be some polished stainless steel components do enhance the feel of exclusivity and luxury.

    2016 Ford F-150 MVPThe idea for limited MVP vehicles originated as a suggestion by Marc Lassale, a Kansas City Royal fan, who celebrated his team’s second world championship. Furthermore, the F-150 MVP edition is straight follower to the 1986 Ford Ranger MVP edition and also includes some customization features as accessories and personal tweaks and fine-tunes.

    SEE ALSO: What Happens When Ford Shelby Mustang GT Becomes a “Rent-A-Car”? The Result: Magnificent!

    As you might know, Ford has worked with former Kansas City Royals star Bret Saberhagen and Salvador Pérez, from the 2015 Kansas City lineup in order to promote the special F-150 MVP edition. 2016 Ford F-150 MVP F-150 MVP edition is already on sale and can be purchased at the Kansas City area Ford dealers. So, what do you think about this sweetie? Would you like to have one?

    Source: Ford

  • 2016 Ford F-150 Raptor Receives Tons of Goodies

    2016 Ford F-150 RaptorPiloted by drivers Greg Foutz and Tim Casey, Ford F-150 Raptor race truck is maybe the only stock truck to compete in the Best in the Desert factory stock class for full-sized trucks, making it the fierst such vehicle to complete the race. Competing along with 18 other teams, the new factory stock class is named Best in the Desert. And here is why:

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    The monstrous vehicle comes equipped with high-strength steel frame, high-strength military-grade aluminum alloy body, all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost power unit, mated to the refined 10-speed gearbox. The vehicle also proudly showcases 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels with next-gen BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires, optimized for off-road performance.

    2016 Ford F-150 Raptor

    Of course, this is not all. Other factory stock additions include special windshield, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, refined instrument panel and dashboard, along with Sirius-XM satellite radio, LED headlamps and taillamps.

    And what about the performance features?

    The vehicle comes with race-optimized three-inch diameter external-bypass front and rear FOX Racing Shox, race-optimized front and rear springs with additional fine-tuning that improves the overall handling and raises the overall vehicle height a bit.

    2016 Ford F-150 Raptor

    Also, driver and co-pilot will feel safe and comfortable in the especially-created roll cage. The custom-fabricated cabin offers MasterCraft seats with five-point harness safety belts.

    Source: Ford 

  • Ford F-150 Raptor Versus Desert. Who Will be the Winner?

    Ford F-150 RaptorThe all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor has already unleashed its power and tackles down every challenge before it in the 2016 Best in the Desert off-road racing series. Geared with a high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost power unit, mated to a 10-speed gearbox, this monster can finally show to the world its full potential.

    Furthermore, the gigantic Raptor comes with high-strength steel components, Torsen front differential that boosts the overall performance and also increasing the grip for the front end. There is also a dual exhaust and unique Ford Performance 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels with latest generation of BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires.

    Torsen front differential boosts off-road capability further, significantly increasing grip for the front end and allowing the truck to pull itself over obstacles and up steep grades – even when traction is split between the front tires.

    And especially for this year’s event, Ford team made some more upgrades. Raptor now benefits from race-optimized three-inch-diameter external-bypass front and rear Fox Racing Shocks, Race-optimized front and rear springs, custom-made fabricated roll cage, MasterCraft seats with five-point safety belts, LED light bars, racing fuel cell, Lowrance GPS, RacePak digital dash and more.

    Ford F-150 Raptor

    2017 Ford F-150 Raptor and its performance rates

    The monstrous 3.5-liter EcoBoost unit produces a total of 411hp (302kW)  and 434lb-ft. of torque. This makes the new engine far more powerful and efficient, compared to the 6.2-liter V8 that was the recent choice for Ford team.

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    There is also a new technology that manages the power distribution between the front and rear wheels that combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on demand AWD with durable and trustworthy locking four-wheel drive. Sweet, right?

    The special vehicle also displays the off-road driving mode technology, known as Terrain Management System. It enables the driver to select modes that would eventually optimize the driving dynamics in every given tack situation.

    Ford F-150 Raptor

    Where can you see the new Raptor machine:

    • Parker 425, Parker, Arizona, Feb. 4-7
    • Mint 400, Las Vegas, March 10-14
    • Laughlin Desert Classic, Laughlin, Nevada, May 5
    • Vegas to Reno, Nevada, Aug. 17-20
    • Bluewater Challenge, Parker, Arizona, Sept. 10-Oct. 6
    • Pahrump Nugget 250, Pahrump, Nevada, Dec. 1-4

    Source: Ford

  • 2016 F-150 Will Be Offered With Even Cleaner Engines

    2016 Ford F-150The first 2016 Ford F-150 that can run on clean-burning compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line. This makes Ford the only vehicle manufacturer that offers CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. Definitely America’s truck leader know how it’s done.

    2016 Ford F-150 will come with its stock 5-liter Ti-VCT V8 unit which is also available with a factory-installed gaseous fuel prep pack. It includes hardened valves, valve seats, pistons and piston rings. All these tweaks are made in order the vehicle can operate on natural gas, propane or gasoline through separate fuel systems. Geared with this systems the bi-fuel is capable to go through 750 miles (1,350 kilometers) on combined tanks of gasoline and CNG. But this titanic power and extended range doesn’t mean dirtier ride. Just the opposite. The system offers 22 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg combined.

    2016 Ford F-150

    In fact, Green Car Journal named the 2016 F-150 the 2016 Green Truck of the Year. Cool, right? Furthermore, Ford offers extended portfolio of CNG/propane-capable vehicles. With the creation of the 2016 F-150, Ford Motor Company will offer a total of 8 vehicles that are available with such a system. These are indeed:

    • F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup with 6.2-liter V8
    • F-350 to F-550 Super Duty chassis cab with 6.2-liter V8 or 6.8-liter V10
    • F-650 and F-750 chassis cab with 6.8-liter V10
    • F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis with 6.8-liter V10
    • Transit Connect van and wagon with 2.5-liter I-4
    • Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab with 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6
    • E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis with 6.8-liter V10

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Ford Focus Sport And the Fairytale Of Red and Black

    But at the end, what are the positive sides of such an upgrade? First of all the compressed natural gas is comprised of methane. Stored and distributed in hard containers at high pressure levels. And also, approximately 85 per cent of the CNG is produces domestically. And let’s not forget the cleaner emissions: vehicles driving on CNG can reduce the CO2 emissions by 20%, compared to the same vehicle running on gasoline.

    2016 Ford F-150

    Source: Ford

  • It Appears As Ford is This Year’s Star at SEMA 2015

    Ford  MustangGood news for all Ford lovers out there! Mustang, Focus and F-Series are now officially Hottest Car, Hottest Sport-Compact and Hottest Truck of this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA). This year’s event recognizes the most popular and most appealing vehicles appearing at the show. And 2015 marks the first time any OEM has won three prizes. So, let’s check out what is going on here.

    This year’s show officials walked the notorious floor of the gigantic aftermarket expo and chose the vehicles that were worthy for the prizes. And this year’s audience witnessed that these are indeed Ford Mustang, Ford Focus and Ford F-Series.

    SEE ALSO: Hennessey and its Trifecta of Speed and Power at SEMA

    Also, this year’s edition witnessed Ford Focus winning the Hottest Sport-Compact segment, while Mustang and F-Series achieved victory in not just one field: both models appeared to be a sort of testament to the popularity and appeal of the whole Ford brand.

    Ford Focus

    But this is not the only time Ford has taken the central stage of the SEMA event. The largest OEM presence took part at the show with 28 incredible vehicles that include Ford as a stand alone and nearly 50 more automobiles on display between the stand and the well-known Ford Out Front demo track. There were also custom builds that included six Ford Focus and Fiesta ST vehicles, seven Ford SUV models, ranging from Edge Sport to Explorer Sport, a total of eight Mustang beasts and seven of the well-known F-150 concept vehicles.

    Ford F-150

    Source: Ford 

  • Hennessey and its Trifecta of Speed and Power at SEMA

    Hennessey SEMA trifecta Hennessey is perfectly ready to unveil 2875 Horsepower at 2015 SEMA Show this year! Of course, we are not talking about a single car, but a trio comprising of 1451 HP Venom GT Spyder, 774 HP HPE750 Supercharged Mustang Convertible and 650 HP VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged Ford F-150 Truck.

    2016 Hennessey Venom GT

    The so called ‘trifecta of speed and power’, starts with the 2016 Hennessey Venom GT. The flagship hypercar boasts a maximum power output of 1451 bhp (785 kW) at 7200 rpm. This is a gain of 207 bhp over the previous Venom which clocked a top speed of 270.4 mph at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in 2014.

    SEE ALSO: Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged is Dyno Tested [VIDEO]

    HPE says that the horsepower and torque were increased due to the ability to run E85 Flexfuel which allows its 7.0L twin turbo V-8 engine to increase boost pressure from 19 psi to 26 psi. Putting the power onto the ground are the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. This also happens with the help of GPS-based traction control system. Combined with a curb weight of just 2743 lbs (1244 kg) the Venom GT continues to offer an unmatched power to weight ratio.

    Hennessey Venom GT

    Here are some details of the projected performance:

    • 0-60 mph: 2.4 sec.
    • 0-100 mph: 4.4 sec.
    • 0-200 mph: 12.8 sec.
    • ¼ mile: 9.4 sec. @ 167 mph
    • 0-300 kph: 10.9 sec.
    • 0-400 kph: 18.1 sec.
    • Top Speed: 280+ mph

    2016 HPE750 Supercharged Ford Mustang Convertible

    Hennessey Ford Mustang Convertible

    The second HPE car at the show will be the 2016 HPE750 Supercharged Ford Mustang Convertible. Due to the addition of a supercharger system, which produces 9 psi boost, the 5.0L V8 engine is capable of generating 774 HP (569 kW). The 0-60 mph acceleration time is estimated 3.2 seconds.

    In addition, Hennessey added to the Mustang CarbonAero front splitter, side sills, and rear lip spoiler, in-house made H10 light weight wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires behind which are the brembo racing brake upgrade added at all four corners. By the way, the HPE750 Supercharged Mustang is the first and only 2015 Mustang to attain a verified top speed of 200 mph.

    2016 VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged Ford F-150 Pick-up truck

    Hennessey VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged

    At last but not least, the visitors of the SEMA Show will also have the opportunity to see the well-known 2016 VelociRaptor 650 Supercharged Ford F-150 Pick-up truck. Its supercharged 5.0L V8 engine produces 650 HP (478 kW). The 0-60 mph acceleration happens in 4.9 seconds.

    As a matter of fact, the supercharger system produces 7 psi boost. HPE specialists also added Fox suspension upgrade, heavy duty front and rear bumpers, 20-inch Hennessey wheel and tire upgrade as well as fender flares and skid plates.

    Are you excited about SEMA now?

    Source: Hennessey Performance

  • Ford F-150 Raptor Has Already Proven Itself in Series of Tests

    We have told you a lot about the Ford F-150 truck. We have told you about its versatility, power, flexibility and numerous more. And now America’s number one truck has even more to demonstrate.

    Ford Performance engineers are now testing prototypes of the latest F-150 Raptor, which is the toughest, smartest and most flexible Raptor created up to date. The vehicle can conquer even tougher hills, can go through ruts and bumps and in general can achieve much more than the previous model. The early prototype model combines parts from the 2017 Raptor  and the 2015 F-150 and is climbing two track trails in Northern Michigan, where actually the team is testing the truck and its behavior on the road and off the road.

    SEE ALSO: 2015 Ford F-150 Comes With Improved Air Flow Technology

    2017 F-150 Raptor now comes with better ground clearance and is geared with the 3.0-inch FOX Racing Shox with custom internal bypass system. The suspension system also had its attention and now it also offers some improvements, mainly on stability and control. And the redesigned All-Wheel-Drive system further improves Raptor’s trail performance. The vehicle’s transfer case combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on-demand all-wheel drive with drurable mechanical-locking four-wheel drive system.

    And the best news is that the time you can test the vehicle by yourself is not that far ahead: it comes in Fall of 2016.

    Source: Ford

  • ROUSH Performance Proudly Introduces ROUSH F-150

    ROUSH F-150 Front View2015 ROUSH F-150 has just been introduced, but if you follow us on Facebook you should already know that. Now, here is a detailed review on what this Ford F-150 based vehicle features and don’t miss also the pricing featured at the very end of the text. High-quality pictures are at your disposal for downloading, too.

    The aggressiveness of this ROUSH Performance F-150 is a result of various upgrades on the aluminum-bodied F-150 truck. The tuner has added a host of components, graphics and an in-house made side-exit exhaust system. There are also some cool features throughout the interior.

    Exterior

    ROUSH F-150 Side View

    The aggressive appearance of the Ford F-150 was taken to the next level. An abundant array of body features has been added for this purpose. These include new front grille and fender flares with clearance lightning, cover for the front bumper and a square “R” hitch cover.

    SEE ALSO: ROUSH Mustang Stage 3 Produces 670 Horsepower!

    To make everything knowable, ROUSH added license plate and frame. Contributing to the aggressive stance is the side-exit exhaust system, which has been also added to provide a deep rumble.

    The tuning company has teamed up with FOX to give this Ford a 2.0 Performance Series suspension system featuring coilovers and shocks with boots. ROUSH 20-inch wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson Baja ATZP3 305/55 rubber adorn all four corners.

    In terms of graphics, the specialists were thinking abundantly. The graphic package includes hood graphic, windshield banner, side rocker heritage graphics and a tailgate graphic. As an option there is also an off-road-themed graphic.

    Interior

    ROUSH F-150 Rear View

    Not that many changes have been included to the interior. The components here are molded front and rear floor liners from WeatherTech. They keep the carpets clean. In addition, the serialized ROUSH console badge is what testifies F-150’s ROUSH bloodlines.

    2015 ROUSH F-150 has a starting price of $10,600USD. This number is only for the tuning package.

    Source: ROUSH Performance

  • The Truth About Trucks And The Truth About Ford F-150

    2015 Ford F-150, as we told you numerous times, is America’s toughest, smartest and safest Ford F-150 ever created. And now the latest family member earned Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick for its SuperCrew models. Furthermore, the vehicle is the only one full-size, light-duty truck to earn government’s highest 5-star rating for the driver and passenger for crash tests and cab configurations.  Here we talk about Super Crew, SuperCab and Regular Cab.

    The high stats of the latest F-150 are possible, because of the 700-pound weight losses and the high-strength steel in the frame, military-grade aluminum alloy in the body and of course, the work of the experienced engineers and craftsmen.

    In fact, there is a team of veterans and experienced researchers, who worked to optimize the vehicle weight, but also to maintain that high level of durability, capability and flexibility. This team managed to create 31 safety-related innovations, which, some of them are restyled structures, revised material connections and numerous supercomputer simulation tests. Furthermore, the team also crafted the vehicle in such a way, that it offers and simplified, but yet efficient repairs.  That’s how you build a super-versatile truck.

    In fact, Ford brand made its all tests and researches in real-world accidents and not in some sort of stunts and imaginary action-movie situations. That’s also one of the ideas, that the crew had in order to create a really safe truck.

    2015-ford-f-150-truth2

    Source: Ford

  • Bentley, Infiniti, Lexus, Ford: What Did You Miss? This Week’s Summary

    Morgan ARP 4 Limited Edition

    Beauty, style and passion. These the three main words, that describe Morgan’s latest masterpiece. The vehicle is capable of conquering both tracks and roads, while offering some superior comfort, highest levels of luxury and numerous more interesting features. To see more about the vehicle, click here: Morgan ARP 4 Limited Edition And the Fairytale of Luxury and Style

    Bentley “Blue Train” Limited Edition

    The legendary vehicle with legendary story will now be offered in special limited series in order to mark the 85th anniversary of the legendary race, from where the vehicle received its nickname. Furthermore, the original “Blue Train” vehicle won some prestigious awards in prestigious concours. The Limited Edition now offers wonderful features, some slight design changes and is ready to demonstrate what stylish and smooth ride feels like. To check out Bentley’s legendary story check out this link: Bentley “Blue Train” Will Come With Limited Edition

    Infiniti Q30 Premium Active Compact and the comparison with the 2013 Concept

    Infiniti surely has made some of the best vehicles in the respective class, recently. The luxury hatchback comes with style, elegance, flexibility and exclusive features. So, along with the numerous features, we all wonder if the vehicle really can stand a chance against 2013 Infiniti Q30 Concept. If you also wonder, check out what we think about it: Is Infiniti Q30 Premium Active Compact better than 2013 Infiniti Q30 Concept?

    Lexus RC F V8 Coupe and the human heartbeat

    As more and more brands try to mix technology with nature, the guys at the Infiniti camp demonstrated something interesting: they managed to incorporate such a technology in a certain vehicle, that it demonstrates person’s heartbeat in the bodywork. How cool is that? And along with the interesting idea, the vehicle offers some exclusive features, bold design and high doses of adrenaline. See more here: Lexus RC F V8 coupe which displays human’s heartbeat!

    Ford and the awards for F-150

    F-150 is definitely one of Ford’s most successful models. And the brand doesn’t think of stopping further upgrades. Just the opposite. 2016 Ford F-150 receives numerous upgrades and tunings, including some aerodynamic upgrades, parking assists and many more. In fact, the vehicle does its work so well, that Ford managed to get numerous prizes for it. Check out what is going on here: Ford Earned Three Award Prizez at the 2015 APEAL Event

     

  • Ford Earned Three Award Prizez at the 2015 APEAL Event

    Ford APEALJ.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automobile Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study has shown some interesting result in this year’s event. As you know, when it comes to beloved vehicles, there are three Ford models, that stood out from the crowd and were enough distinctive for the 2015 APEAL event. The three Ford award recipients indeed are: C-MAX, Expedition and the F-150.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Ford F-150 Defends its Place as America’s Favourite Truck

    We have told you a lot about the 2015 Ford F-150. It is by far the toughest, smartest and most reliable F-150 model. And with all the additions and upgrades, that include aerodynamic changes, and the special systems for improved parking maneuvers and with the recently released Limited Edition, this is truly America’s favorite truck. And at the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. APEAL event, the F-150 ranked highest in the Large SUV category, while the C-MAX received the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle Award.

    Ford APEAL

    Furthermore, according  to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automobile Performance, Execution and Layout study, 2015 is the 20th year, that marks industry changes for the modern appearance of vehicles and how the driving experience have changed over the course of two decades. Now owners can evaluate their vehicle across 77 attributes, which combine in a special way to create the final and overall APEAL Index score. In fact, the scale is a 1000-point one. It should be tough to go to the first place, no doubt.

    Ford APEAL

     

    With its three segment awards, Ford brand scored a total of 798, which is with 9 points more, that the last year’s event. It looks like For slowly, but confidently headed to the 1000-point limit.

    Source: Ford

     

  • Meet the New Temptation for All Truck-lovers: Ford F-150 Limited

    2016 Ford F-150 Limited FrontIt will not come as a surprise if we say that the New Ford F-150 Limited answers the expectations of all truck-lovers. Their demands and needs for a powerful-looking and powerful-being truck has been acknowledged by the American automaker and now there is this final piece of majesty and art. The new top-of-the-line Ford adds up tougher, rougher and other “er” characters to the F-150 model lineup, thus building a proper image of what a high-end truck should look like.

    The 2016 F-150 Limited stuns with an advanced and more fuel-efficient 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6. The engine breathes out 365 HP and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. It has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. Additionally, the powertrain is matched with an electronic six-speed automatic transmission that offers tow/haul and sport modes featuring SelectShift® with progressive range select. On top of this, all four-wheel-drive models are fitted with two-speed automatic four-wheel drive that automatically changes between two-wheel and four-wheel drive. The shift depends on the driving surface traction conditions of course.

    In terms of the outside look of the F-150 Limited, it has undergone some refinements which include impressive 22-inch polished aluminum wheels, raised dimensional LIMITED lettering on the hood, one-of-a-kind grille and satin-finished chrome badge on the tailgate. What is more, there are body-color end caps featuring on the chrome front bumper. Other tweaks which accentuate the exterior are represented by the satin-chrome door handles and chrome exhaust tip. Customers can choose from several colors – Shadow Black, Magnetic, Blue Jeans and White Platinum Metallic tri-coat.

    2016 Ford F-150 Limited Interior

    The interior is equipped with cooled black and Mojave leather front seats that have Limited badging and showcase splendid design. A 10-way power adjustment and exclusive multicontour massaging are included as well. Passengers can enjoy heated rear seats and SYNC® 3 with AppLink™. Furthermore, Ford F-150 Limited is characterized by capacitive touch screan, a Sony® 10-speaker sound system with HD Radio™, subwoofer and single CD player with a five-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link to complete the package.

    2016 Ford F-150 Limited will be available for purchase this winter.

    2016 Ford F-150 Limited Standard Features Comparison

    Standard high-end features 2016 Ford
    F-150 Limited
    2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country 2016 Ram 1500 Limited
    Leather Yes Yes Yes
    Chrome Yes Yes Yes
    High-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body Yes No No
    Advanced gasoline turbo direct-injection engine Yes No No
    Quad-beam LED headlamps Yes No No
    Adaptive cruise control Yes No No
    Multicontour massaging seats Yes No No
    360-degree camera system Yes No No
    LED side-mirror spotlight Yes No No
    Remote tailgate release Yes No No

    Source: Ford