Ford Debuts 2010 Raptor Powertrain at SEMA

Ford’s Raptor is much more than just a truck. As Ford’s top-level F-series offering with unparalleled capability and performance, it’s given the Blue Oval a unique halo vehicle that just can’t seem to stay out of the headlines. And it’s paid off too; over 3,000 orders have been taken with 700 trucks already delivered. And that was just the beginning.

When Ford first announced the Raptor, the news release came with a caveat: that the 2009 Raptor would only be available with the standard 5.4L Triton V8. Although a powerful enough engine in its own right, the 5.4L lump didn’t quite match the level of engineering prowess that was poured into the truck’s race ready suspension, and Ford officials were quick to cite the inclusion of an upcoming (and then) secretive 6.2L V8 that was to exceed 400 horsepower.

Well, now that 6.2L engine isn’t quite so secret, as Ford has used the 2009 SEMA show to display the 2010 Raptor with the optional powerplant under the hood. Exceeding initial estimates, the 6.2L produces 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque, making the Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup extant. Although the 5.4L will still be available, the price differential on US models is roughly $3,000 US, making the 6.2L a fantastic value.