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F-150 RAPTOR 2019 PRESENTED WITH ADAPTIVE SHOCKERS

The new Ford F-150 Raptor 2019 is already a reality. The American brand of blue oval has made a number of improvements in one of its best-selling and popular pick-ups. The main changes focus on the technological and technical side. The objective is to further improve the Raptor's version of the Ford F-150 over its more direct rivals, also improving its off-road capabilities.The lightweight Ford F-150 Raptor upgrade will land at the dealerships where the model is marketed later this year. With all these improvements carried out on the equipment came a pick-up that is much more comfortable to drive, both on paths away from the asphalt, as in the big city.

Ford has introduced new customization options for the F-150 Raptor line. Three colors have been added to the current offering: Ford Performance Blue, Velocity Blue and Agate Black. Also incorporated was a new wheel design and the trademark of the mark on the back was slightly modified, as it shows a bicolour finish to achieve some contrast.

In relation to the interior of the new F-150 Raptor, the first thing that catches the eye is the new Recaro sports seats that will be available as part of an optional equipment package. It also features an upholstery with contrasting stitching similar to that presented by the seats of the new Ford GT, which also offer a greater lateral support.

In addition to these changes, one of the most relevant new features of the Ford F-150 Raptor 2019 is the new adaptive shock absorbers with Live Valve technology, which allows you to more effectively adjust the damping of the terrain where you are driving. The suspension also has sensors to even tighten the shock absorbers in case of a jump with the pick-up.
In addition to the new shock absorbers, the Trail Control system is also present. This is a kind of cruise control that is specific for driving on dirt tracks. The driver can always activate it when it exceeds 32 km / h. When the F-150 Raptor comes into operation, it will maintain a constant speed and the driver will not have to use the pedals, being only necessary to handle the steering wheel.
As for the mechanical part there is nothing new, since the new Ford F-150 Raptor 2019 continues to offer the same engine. Underneath its hood is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 456 hp and 692 Nm of maximum torque, arising coupled with a ten-speed automatic transmission and a full-traction system. Production will take place in Dearborn, Michigan.

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