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Ford global performance vehicle chief engineer Jamal Hameedi and senior exterior designer Bruce Williams talk about the genesis of the F-150 Raptor, intended to be an off-road racing. For all our reviews and car news, click on http://www.autoweek.com.
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I have so much respect for you guys and Ford. You keep making America vehicles what they are
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how about adding a deceant winch
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Funny how he said round trip at the end when in the beginning he was talking about fuel economy. I have no idea why they haven't put the Eco boost engine in this truck yet .
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I still love my Lightnings. But I wouldn't mind adding a Raptor to the garage
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Looks like we have 1 Toyota fan here...
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SVT is why I am a Ford fan!
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The right interviewee is also responsible for the 2013 Shelby gt500.
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Naw man. Mad respect to both Ralph and Hameedi! Ralph makes mundane Chryslers/Dodges into monsters. He also helped keep the Viper alive. Give credit where it's due -- I'm a Ford guy.
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Soft, pleasant, onroad characteristics equals Mawl Crawler.
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Because Raptor customers want V8s
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Still no dislike! because Raptor is the best! To bad it is to big for my parking ;)
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SVT should do something with the Explorer to give it some serious off-road capabilities, bring it up to Land Rover levels. OR do a bit of work to the 4 door version to make a next-gen Expedition or something seriously massive.
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You guys at SVT did a great job. Thank you for making the SVT Raptor.
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Nice piece of art hanging on the wall in the background...
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Jamal Hameedi, genius, the guy Ralph Gilles wishes he was, SVT over SRT anyday.
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Jamal and Bruce you are geniuses, I am a fan, I think my many e-mails to Ford may have also helped a lot considering my statements have been paraphrased many times, like "more than a sticker and shock package" and a few more, I must concur with Jamal about about making the trucks lighter, I should be working there with you! keep up the good work.
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Bring back the Bronco, pretty please! Even better, make it a Raptor Bronco. And if I can have everything, make it available with a stick.
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I just got one on 4/20/2013. So happy with it it's my second one I also had a 2010
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Can I have one please thank you my favorite truck ever made love that color to henry ford would be proud great job guys
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Very interesting interview! It really is comforting and exciting to get know the principles and mentality of those guys at SVT. Much respect to Hameedi and Williams and the SVT & F150 crews!