LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    --  The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8
        engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it the
        most powerful half-ton truck on the market today

    --  Building on the success of Ford Racing's vehicle programs and Raptor's
        success in the 2008 Baja 1000, Ford Racing will offer the FR Raptor XT

    --  The FR Raptor XT offers the capability of the Baja race truck, with the
        comfort of the production Raptor

    --  The FR Raptor XT off-road-only truck will have a production run of 50
        units, priced at $99,950

Just one year after Ford unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show, Ford today is announcing the long-anticipated power figures for the all-new 6.2-liter premium V-8 engine now available in this ultimate high-speed off-road performance truck.

When this optional powertrain in the Raptor arrives in showrooms in early 2010, the 6.2-liter V-8 will produce 411 hp and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup available. Customers will now have the choice of two V-8 engines in the Raptor, Ford's proven 5.4-liter Triton V-8 or the new 6.2-liter V-8, which can be ordered beginning Dec. 1, with an MSRP of $41,995 including destination and delivery.

The F-150 SVT Raptor, launched in August with Ford's proven 320-hp 5.4-liter Triton V-8, is off to a strong start. Orders for the Raptor equipped with the standard 5.4-liter stand at more than 3,000, and the plant is at maximum capacity producing the ultimate high-speed off-road truck. In addition, Ford Racing will soon offer the 2011 FR Raptor XT, making Raptor even more capable in the rough stuff, but without giving up the control and comfort found in the production Raptor.

Considered an off-road-only pre-runner, the FR Raptor XT from Ford Racing builds upon the production Raptor's already impressive capabilities. The FR Raptor XT is nearly the same truck that finished the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but with all the comfort and convenience you'd find in a production Raptor. Essentially, FR Raptor XT is a turnkey professional pre-runner.

Key specifications of the FR Raptor XT include:

    --  500-hp (est.) 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine
    --  Six-speed automatic transmission
    --  Electronically selectable 4x4; 4.56 gear sets; front and rear e-lockers
    --  A-arm with uni-ball front; four-link RR suspension
    --  15-inch front/18-inch rear wheel travel
    --  Coil-over with bypass shocks front and rear
    --  Chromoly "4130" rollcage; extensive skid plating
    --  Full featured interior, including power windows/windshield and air
        conditioning
    --  Factory seating with five-point restraints
    --  Off-road beadlock wheel/tires

    --  Unique appearance package including tubular front and rear bumper and
        integral lighting

The FR Raptor XT joins Ford Racing's successful turnkey race Mustangs available only from Ford dealers. There will be a production run of 50 units carrying a price of $99,950. The FR Raptor XT is not street legal, and is intended for off-road use only. Production timing will be announced at a later date.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company