The Ford F-1550 Raptor R arrives in Italy: here is the first specimen
Debuts in Italia il Ford F-150 Raptor R. Not available in official dealerships, the first specimen ever to travel our roads is the one imported by Fioravanti Motors of Castelmassa (RO), active since 1985 in the import of American vehicles.
The first Raptor R – already sold – is in the color Agate Black and has everything you need to have fun in any context thanks to a 5.2 v8 I am 710 CV.
The “predator” of the TRX
Starting right from the engine, the natural rival of the RAM 1500 TRX has the same octo -eight cylinder of the Shelby Mustang GT500. Compared to the Muscle Car, however, this was “weakened” to 710 HP and 868 Nm (although the Model Year 2024 was brought to 720 HP) following a series of changes.
Ford F-1550 Raptor R, the first specimen in Italy
Ford F-1550 Raptor R, the first specimen in Italy
Ford F-1550 Raptor R, the interiors
In fact, Ford has added a new suction system with a conical air filter, a new exhaust system and a magazine oil cup to ensure effective lubrication to almost every angle of inclination of the vehicle.
In addition, the 10 -speed automatic transmission It was recalibrated for even faster steps and has been further strengthened to manage the greater power at stake than the traditional raptor with 3.5 V6 from 450 HP.
The Raptor R has 37 “standard wheels, 5% more rigid Fox Live Valve shock absorbers than the less powerful model from the ground is 333 mm. Aesthetically, it is recognized for the raised hood of 25.4 mm and for the orange code inserts in the bodywork and in the passenger compartment. Confirm the 7 driving modesincluding the Baja that brings all the components (and sound) of the Raptor R. to the extreme.
How to guide him in Italy
Not being marketed in Italy officially by Ford, the Raptor R is available in our country (and in Europe, in general) only through theparallel import. This means that operators in the sector such as Fioravanti Motors take care of seeking a specimen in stock in the United States or with specific requests from the customer.
In the practical act, the model is always equipped with official installations and engines of the American market and is provided with the importer’s guarantee. What changes compared to the origin market is the price, for which it is necessary to take into account a series of fixed costs incurred by the dealership.
Ford F-1550 Raptor R, a detail of 5.2 V8
Net of duties, VAT, transport costs, registration and intermediation, you have to deal with “extra-list“practiced by American dealers due to the high demand by customers.
The latter can reach 20-25,000 dollars (18-23,000 euros) for new and in demanded models such as the Raptor R, which is available (currently) in a few units in American dealerships. Not to mention that the specimens intended for export are generally sold at a higher price than those for the domestic market. Moral of the fairy tale: the Raptor R in Italy starts from about 240,000 euros.
For its part, it must be highlighted that the equipment is full optional and that, thanks to enforcement as a truck, it is not subject to the payment of the superbollo. A nice advantage towards Super SUVs such as Lamborghini Urus.
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