2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Specs, Trims, Price

2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty

After the revolutionary redesign of the top-selling vehicle in US, the Ford F-150, the Blue oval brand will implement the similar strategy for its super-duty series. The product of this redesign as Ford likes to say will be the most capable, smartest and toughest super-duty models ever. The 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty is one-tone full-size model in this series and it will also bring improvements and upgrades on all fronts.

The Ford has redesigned models with Implementation of modern lightweight materials and more high-strength steel will be used for the frame construction while the body panels will be made from the aluminum. Adding to its tougher structure the new Super duty models will also benefit from more potent engines which also means higher payload and towing capacities. Ford will also add attention to new and upgraded equipment and focus will also be on smart and secure loading as well as on the safety. The model will come back in three cab styles and five trims including XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum.

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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: Review

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

American car manufacturer Ford has rich and successful history with trucks and its Ford F-150 has been best-selling truck for decades not only in US but in Canada as well. Thirteen generation of this machine have proven its value but Ford likes to push boundaries and it made big waves in automobile industry when it introduced high-performance off-road version called Raptor. This brave and risky project have proven itself in Baja desert race but also on the market. This model doesn’t wins on charm despite it looks macho yet it likes showing muscles.

The first version was equipped with 5.2 liter V-8 engine and after it transferred on the larger 6.2 liter V-8 engine. However, new Raptor will follow downsizing trend and smaller displacement will found way in the new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. The power isn’t proportional with size in case of this engine but however Ford has done more work on mechanics to back up this raw power and new model will bring upgraded suspension, stronger chassis, lighter body, new transmission, and new terrain management system. This will however be the second generation model and there is no doubt that Raptor will enter in new age with style.

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