Ford Raptor chews up competition in Texas
The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor took the Truck of Texas and Best Full-size Pickup awards this weekend down in the Lone Star State.
The Texas Auto Writers Association has grown fond of Ford, naming it the best Truck Line of Texas for seven years in a row.
The Raptor may hold a special place for truck enthusiasts with its 5.4-liter SOHC V-8 that produces 320 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. Next year, truck buyers can opt for an even bigger engine, a 6.2-liter V-8.
The specially developed off-road machine is seven inches wider than a regular F-150 and includes FOX Racing Shox and additional suspension components that provide serious off-road capabilities, such as 11.2 inches of front suspension travel and 12.1 inches of rear suspension travel.
Ford says that it already has 3,000 dealer orders for the $38,995 pickup.
Ford also collected an Outstanding Feature award for its Work Solutions technology that appeals to commercial fleet buyers.
