2010 ford vt raptorf-150 s

2010 ford vt raptorf-150 s

2010 ford f-150 svt raptor

The rap about "street trucks" like Dodge's Ram SRT-10, Chevy's Silverado SS and Ford's own F-150 SVT Lightning is that they handled and performed well...for trucks.
In designing a performance version of Ford's iconic pickup, Special Vehicle Teams chose a different direction for the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. Widen the body of a Supercrew, redo front and rear suspensions, tweak the four-wheel-drive calibration and make it an off-road capable pre-runner.
The Raptor also gets a new truck engine, a 6.2L, two-valve (for better torque characteristics than multivalvers) overhead-cam V-8. Tuning isn't final, but SVT says the oversquare engine will be rated about 400 hp and about 400 lb-ft of torque. The engine was an on-again, off-again project known as the Hurricane V-8. Its official name is simply "6.2," and Ford will not use it in any other F-150s, so it's mainly a Super Duty truck engine that might also be used in whatever is left of the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator lines.
More on the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor:
First Look: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Ford Taking a Huge Risk With SVT Raptor, Will It Pay Off?

2010 ford vt raptorf-150 s

2010 ford vt raptorf-150 s

2009 dodge challenger srt10 concept

2009 dodge challenger srt10 concept

2009 dodge challenger srt10 concept

Chrysler let SRT engineering loose on a 2009 Challenger, and the result is improvements all around. Under the Shaker hood lurks an 8.4L all-aluminum V-10 sourced from the Dodge Viper, which produces an earth-shaking 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. Of course, SRT couldn't just make the car go fast and leave it at that. They also added big brakes and Bilstein shocks all around, an adjustable front spoiler and a carbon-fiber hood and decklid. Inside, the SRT10 Concept gets sport seats, carbon-fiber trim, and a big, red engine-start button like the Viper's.

2009 dodge challenger srt10 concept 

2009 dodge challenger srt10 concept

toyota hi-ct concept

toyota hi-ct concept

toyota hi-ct concept

Straight from the set of Blade Runner 3000 is Toyota's Hi-CT, a four passenger plug-in hybrid and looks like some futuristic semi trailer. This front engine, front wheel drive trucklet uses a 1.5-liter gas engine and electric motor that can be recharged overnight at home and freshened up while you park work. That thing on the back looks like some Toyota's version of a foldable Segway. No idea where they hide the miles of cord on these things.

toyota hi-ct concept

toyota hi-ct concept

nissan intima concept

nissan intima concept

nissan intima concept

This striking sedan could be viewed as a future step in the evolution of Nissan's design language, and also as its take on the "four door coupe" ethos demonstrated by cars like Mercedes' CLS, and BMWs CS concept which made its debut in Shanghai earlier this year. The Intima is all about "Comfort, relaxation, fine quality and visual enjoyment" explains Product Chief Designer Kinichi Saito, and we agree. The interior is elegant and soothing; the exterior design is organic and well balanced. The surface detailing and jewelry are also clean. The headerless windscreen, which rolls its way back across the roof, isn't a new styling touch; it's already available on several production cars around the world. But the sweeping front glass adds elegance to the look of the body, and airiness to the cabin. Power comes from Nissan's "Clean Diesel" V-6 which is under development. It is on target to meet California's toughest emissions requirements, and earn an SULEV rating in the process. We don't expect to see the Intima as a future production model, but it is clear evidence that Nissan's world design director Shiro Nakamura is in full command of his design teams, and that good looking products are in the offing

nissan intima concept

nissan intima concept

honda cr-z concept

honda cr-z concept

audi metroproject quattro concept

audi metroproject quattro concept

audi metroproject quattro concept

The Audi Metroproject Quattro concept is a three-door, four-seat hatch with an outwardly aggressive attitude and stance. Audi's bold, deep front grille is present along with glaring, narrow-eyed headlamps and deep lower air intakes. Aluminum accent trim adorns the pillars and roofline of the car and the coupe-like profile is neat and tidy. At the rear, two largish exhaust tips slot through the rear valance and a subtle roof spoiler is fitted.

audi metroproject quattro concept

udi metroproject quattro concept

toyota ft-mv concept

toyota ft-mv concept

toyota ft-mv concept

Also in Toyota's booth was the FT-MV, a concept that looks a lot closer to reality, particularly if you live in Japan, where these kinds of maxi-minivans are super popular. This 6-passenger, front engine, front wheel drive van features a 3.5-liter gasoline V-6 and follows in the tradition of other popular multi passenger vehicles like the Nissan El Grand and Honda Odyssey Stream.

toyota ft-mv concept

toyota ft-mv concept

mazda taiki concept

mazda taiki concept

The Taiki is a front-engine/rear-drive two-door powered by the next-generation of the Rensis rotary engine that continues the "flow" theme Mazda established last year with the Nagare, Ryuga, and Hakaze concepts. It is highlighted by a futuristic rear-end design, though its front-end is similar to that of the Nagare and Ryuga. Mazda says the Taiki "further advances and refines the theme through a fusion of the Nagare design concept and real-world technologies

mazda taiki concept

mazda taiki concept

mazda taiki concept

daihatsu mud master concept

daihatsu mud master concept

daihatsu mud master concept

The Mud Master is a mini truck -- and we mean mini, from its 134 inch overall length, to its 660cc three cylinder engine. But it's packed with big truck ideas, including body-on-frame construction and a part-time all-wheel drive system with hub reduction gears that ensure an impressive 14.5in of ground clearance.
With large gullwing doors on either side, and a hatch at the rear, the Mud Master offers easy access to the load space. The body-on-frame construction means a pick-up version can also be easily built. A power take-off on the transmission means the Mud Master can be fitted with equipment such as a small crane or on-board generator. - Angus MacKenzie

daihatsu mud master concept

suzuki x-head concept

suzuki x-head concept

suzuki x-head concept

Beyond looking like a miniature dump truck, the X-Head features an adaptive bed that can be fitted with a number of modules that serve different purposes. For example, a "Camper" module provides enough sleeping room for two adults, a "Fashion" module provides "stylish urban mobility"(whatever that means), and a "Rescue" module is equipped for, well, rescue operations in various conditions

suzuki x-head concept
suzuki x-head concept