SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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According to Greco, the Terrain Management System uses multiple inputs from various modules on the truck, to create algorithms that are set for each mode. In layman's terms, it delivers the optimum power to the wheels to provide the best traction capabilities in each of the modes that are selected. Traction is closely tied to the Raptor's new drivetrain, which consists of the 3.5-liter Ecoboost and a 10-speed automatic transmission. The actual horsepower numbers on the 3.5- L are not released yet, but from first-hand experience, the Raptor is anything but a slouch. With more power than the 6.2-liter, the 2017 model provides instant power and torque. We should warn you, however, that the sound from the engine may take some getting used to for Raptor enthusiasts who are expecting a deep, throaty, V8 exhaust tone. While the engine breathes better with a factory ram-air cold intake system and high-flow dual exhaust, the extra power more than makes up for it and off-road enthusiasts will forget all about it once they quickly get up to 40-50 mph on desert terrain. On deep sand and rutted terrain, the Raptor is unstoppable, especially with its torque-on-demand transfer case that easily switches from 2WD to 4WD and manages power distribution to the front and rear wheels for maximum traction. The Raptor is also equipped with a Torsen front differential, which helps it crawl over difficult terrain even when power is split between the front and rear axles. The power is delivered to 315/70R17 BFGoodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires which provide plenty of off-road traction and are mounted to a set of 17- inch aluminum alloy wheels with simulated bead locks. It's also important to note that the 2017 Raptor's stance isn't just for good looks. The truck sits six inches wider than the standard Ford F-150 and is 12-inches longer (Supercrew 144-inch wheelbase) than the 2014 Raptor Super Cab. This extra size and width not only helps the 2017 model with improved stability and traction, but it also translates to a much more comfortable interior that's also NEW FOR 2017 MODELS IS PADDLE SHIFTERS TO OPERATE THE 10-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE 2017 MODEL HAS CAMERAS UNDER THE MIRRORS AND OTHER AREAS TO PROVIDE A 360-DEGREE VIEW OF THE VEHICLE FROM INSIDE THE CAB. 064 SCORE JOURNAL