There are Ford trucks, then there are Ford F-150 pickups, as well as the F-150 Raptor. This supercharged mover has better design options, a rugged interior, and the ability to traverse most terrains. All this from a ride you can "pick up" at Pearson Ford in Zionsville, IN.

 

Price for a F-150 Raptor will start you off near $43,000, and top off closer to $50,000 depending on options.

 

This truck is 6.4 inches wider than a standard F-150, as well as a longer wheelbase. Still, the F-150 variant is able to go vertical up steep cliffs and desert landscapes. Its 411-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 gives the vehicle a wonderful growl as it heads up trail, and receives a city/hwy fuel economy rating of 11/16 mpg to boot.

 

"The two improvements most important here were the truck's new Torsen front differential and a front-facing camera," according to Motor Trend. "The Torsen improves grip in the front end of the truck. This one uses a helical gearset to send torque to the front wheel that has the best traction."¹

 

"The Torsen improves the Raptor's crawling capability and got the truck up obstacles that it couldn't have overcome a year ago."²

 

Source: ^1,2http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1111_2012_ford_f150_svt_raptor_first_drive/