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The already completed summer season has witnessed an unusual phenomenon: the queues of people in Cariló and Pinamar waiting to sign up for a road test. And has Ford presented, in exclusive preview, the extension of its range of pickups: F-150, F-150 Raptor and Ranger Raptor, next to launch in Argentina.
Several hundred people were able to experience it during the first few months of the year, but there was a lack of voice, the most authoritative voice. And finally it happened: Federico Villagra, multiple rally champion of Argentina, has climbed the two Raptors, specially developed by the Ford Performance team and prepared for high performance.
The Cordovan, used to sand and deserts, did not want to miss the excitement of trying the next versions of Ford. The first corner concerned the F-150 Raptor, a sporty version of the F-150, a pickup that stands out even when the eyes are closed: the sound of its engine is unparalleled and power, torque and acceleration are transmitted directly on the body, generating a unique sensation.
Villagra has ranked the F-150 Raptor as an unstoppable vehicle.
"It seems like the truck was focused on the competition and has a lot to prepare, such as suspension arms, this model, like the Ranger Raptor, is an off-the-shelf pickup, well above the norm. Villagra said. "The interior is impressive, it is very modern and it looks like you are at the top of a high end car."
"Coyote" Villagra checked the unlimited power of the F-150 Raptor.
Already above Raptor Ranger"The Coyote" noticed the reinforced suspension and Fox Racing shock absorbers of 2.5 inches with spiral system on the rear axle: "I was surprised because the suspension was very similar to that of a racing truck. The feeling he gave me and what I could do in the arena is similar to the rally, it's very fun to ride in the sand, because you can jump and maneuver at will. I love ". The Raptor Ranger is characterized by being a very agile and lightweight vehicle, with great maneuverability and, as the pilot from Cordovan said, very fun to drive. The 10-speed automatic transmission gives a great response capacity and efficiency in consumption.
The "Terrain Management System" features 6 pre-configured modes that optimize the driving experience: Baja, Sport, Weather, Mud / Sand, Rock Crawl and Normal. And the All Terrain 285/70 R17 covers fit any type of hostilities that the road may present.
From a distance, it seems that the "Coyote" Villagra flies over the dunes with great ease. Does the van have the Panther Diesel Bi-Turbo 2.0L and 4-cylinder in-line engine, developed in the UK and tested by the engineering team during extreme cyclothermal testing , delivered 213 HP and 500 Nm of torque. In addition, the interior has seats and instruments of racing vehicles.
These days, Ford has launched a Ranger Raptor presale, delivered in September, that wakes up the fanaticism of off-road enthusiasts.
The pickup sales in 2018 increased by 5% compared to 2017.
Currently, the global car market shows that more and more pickups are being sold. 2018 was a good year for the segment, which overtook urban cars, with a worldwide volume of 5.2 million units sold, 5% more than in 2017 according to the data of Jato, A multinational consulting firm specializing in the automotive industry.
Given this phenomenon, Villagra explained why people prefer more and more these types of models: "I think it's because you have a" multifunction vehicle. "For example, you want to go on the beach, you have no problem; go to the mountains and you can climb, it is also a comfortable vehicle, but these two Raptor, in addition, are something unique in their clbad, they are more than pick-ups, they allow you to do things that no other vehicle, is another sensation ".
The driver Federico Villagra aboard the Ford Ranger in the Dakar 2015, in the section Carlos Paz-San Juan. EFE / Nicolás Aguilera.
The Cordoba rider already knows what the motto "Strong Race" means. In 2015, he led a Ford Ranger in the world's largest rally experience, the Dakar. Now, "Coyote" bet again on technology, innovation and power of Ford pickup trucks.
During Holy Week, Ford's space in Cariló will be available to test the F-150, F-150 Raptor and Ranger Raptor, in addition to the Ranger. Driving tests are done in town and on the road. Due to the high demand of the F series and the Raptor Ranger, they have applied to be accredited at the moment by a credit card accreditation to register for the driving test.
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