The Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor has been auctioned off
for US$ 300,000 at AirVenture Oshkosh. Purchased by Gary Ackerman of Gaudin Ford
in Las Vegas, the model has found a perfect home as the company notes Ackerman
serves as Honorary Commander/Ambassador for the Air Force’s F-22 Squadron at
Nellis Airforce Base in Nevada.
Jointly created by Ford and DeBerti Design, the
one-off model is based on the F-150 Raptor and features a variety of carbon
fiber components including the hood and fender flares. The truck has also been
equipped with power retractable side steps, LED KC Hilites, and a Borla
stainless-steel cat-back exhaust system with carbon fiber tips.
The unique styling doesn't stop there as designers
installed a LineX bedliner, a bed-mounted storage system, and a titanium grille
featuring the silhouette of an F-22. The truck also has custom forged beadlock
wheels with Falcon Wildpeak tires that are backed up by six-piston Alcon
calipers. Ford didn't say much about interior but it apparently features
two-tone leather seats, F-22 inspired accents, and a 1,500 watt Kicker audio
system.
Power is provided by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost
V6 engine which has been tuned to produce 545 hp and 893
Nm of torque. The design team also installed a modified front
suspension, a Deaver rear spring pack, and Fox bypass series shocks with
adjustable compression and rebound valving to "customize damping for
on-road and off-road use."
