Early Ford F-150 Raptor models have become notably more affordable, reigniting interest in the first-generation truck that was built for high-speed desert running and rock crawling.
The first-generation Ford F-150 Raptor introduced long-travel Fox Racing suspension, 35-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, hood heat vents and amber marker lights, and featured 11.2 inches of front and 12.1 inches of rear suspension travel damped by Fox Racing Shox with remote reservoirs. Initial power came from a 5.4-liter V8 producing 310 horsepower and 365 lb-ft, which MotorTrend said undercut the suspension's capability, and Ford added a $3,000 6.2-liter V8 option the next year rated at 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft, according to Car and Driver.
The Raptor's success led Ford to extend Raptor trims to the Ranger and Bronco and inspired rivals' off-road models such as Chevrolet's ZR2 variants and the Ram TRX, and the now-more-affordable early Ford F-150 Raptor examples are drawing renewed attention from buyers.
This report is based on information originally published by The Autopian.
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