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Electric Ford F-150 spawns hardcore rally weapon

The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear has been unveiled as an off-road demonstration of Ford’s electrical powertrains that guarantees to “push the boundaries” of electrical pick-ups.

The one-off truck, set to make its debut at subsequent week’s King of Hammers off-road racing occasion in California, follows the Supervan 4 and Mustang Mach-E 1400 EV initiatives.

It’s stated to offer a “playground for engineers” to experiment with and optimise Ford’s future electric cars.

It has been developed by Ford’s Demonstrator Programme in collaboration with specialist tuner RTR Vehicles.

Over the usual F-150 (Ford’s long-time best-seller), it beneficial properties a “significant” enhance in observe width to enhance off-road stability, higher floor clearance, double-wishbone suspension on the entrance, a multi-link association on the rear and beefier dampers. 

It additionally will get bespoke entrance and rear bumpers and a stabiliser bar on the entrance axle for steeply undulating surfaces, in addition to higher strategy and departure angles.

Its swollen wheel arches accommodate the broader tracks, 37in off-road tyres and extra air flow ducts to clean airflow over its physique and thus make it extra secure off-road.

It additionally will get a Ford Performance livery, as seen on the Mustang GT3 race automobile.

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Ford’s New F-150 Lightning Switchgear Is No Electric Raptor – It’s Even More Exciting

While all the things in regards to the Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear appears to concentrate on its off-road capabilities, Ford claims the car feels simply pretty much as good on the tarmac. The firm guarantees nice dealing with over paved surfaces due to the customized impartial suspension techniques on the entrance and rear, which function management arms and coil-over shocks.

The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear additionally options carbon composite entrance fenders, bedsides, and a rear bumper cowl that aids the car’s sturdiness. Steel-fabricated rock rails and a entrance skid plate present extra safety for off-road adventures. Limit straps are built-in to handle suspension and wheel journey successfully.

Rear design of the Ford F-150 Lightning SwitchgearFord

Ford does not have any rapid plans to carry the F-150 Lightning Switchgear to customers. However, it’s believable that the corporate would use the platform to gauge client response to a lot of its new options. In reality, it’s possible that future variations of the Ford F-150 will incorporate a number of options showcased on this demonstrator platform.

Those fascinated with seeing the F-150 Lightning Switchgear in motion ought to head to Johnson Valley, California, on January 25, the place the corporate will showcase this truck for the primary time as a part of the King of the Hammers off-road racing occasion.