I usually don't post modern vehicles, but I think an exception has to be made here. Specialized vehicles are certain to become rare, and/or collectible. Since the demise of the Ford SVT Lightning in 2004, Ford's truck lineup has sorely been missing a sporting variant. In 2010, that would change with the introduction of the SVT Raptor.
Available initially with a 5.4 (and optional 6.2) and a supercab , this robust Ford is basically a desert prerunner for the street; evidence of the prerunner-ness is a suspension which allows over a foot of travel in the back, and eleven inches up front. In 2011, two new configurations were launched; a true four door and the 6.2 was made standard. Also, a silver color was added to the palette this year, for a total of five colors offered.
This example is one of a select few I've seen on the street. Finished in Blue Flame Metallic, this thing looked amazing, even nestled in an urban surrounding. Yes, I realize these are meant to get "down and dirty", and I realize this one likely never will, but it still looks hot. Judging by the Canadian license plates, this badass doesn't stay parked for long. With the rough ride, and ungodly noise inside, one can only wonder who this brute does on long journeys; the only long journey I'd want to take this on is the Baja 1000 or some other extreme off-road adventure.
Sadly, like most "modern collector vehicles", this Raptor will likely never do what its meant to-- and that's unfortunate because Ford worked their ass off to build an off-road brute. What good does it do then, if the owners don't take em where they shine?
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