Ford F-150 SVT Raptor origin story - exclusive designer & engineer interview video

Ford global performance vehicle chief engineer Jamal Hameedi and senior exterior designer Bruce Williams talk about the genesis of the F-150 Raptor, intended to be an off-road racing.
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[@ILWEST]

You guys at SVT did a great job. Thank you for making the SVT Raptor.

[@Guitarfollower22]

I have so much respect for you guys and Ford. You keep making America vehicles what they are

[@393coupe]

SVT is why I am a Ford fan!

[@zitterich246]

Nice piece of art hanging on the wall in the background...

[@sdlausen1]

Naw man. Mad respect to both Ralph and Hameedi! Ralph makes mundane Chryslers/Dodges into monsters. He also helped keep the Viper alive. Give credit where it's due -- I'm a Ford guy.

[@morongobob]

I just got one on 4/20/2013. So happy with it it's my second one I also had a 2010

[@adsabine1]

Jamal and Bruce you are geniuses, I am a fan, I think my many e-mails to Ford may have also helped a lot considering my statements have been paraphrased many times, like "more than a sticker and shock package" and a few more, I must concur with Jamal about about making the trucks lighter, I should be working there with you! keep up the good work.

[@Its2fast99]

I still love my Lightnings. But I wouldn't mind adding a Raptor to the garage

[@BulldogBMXgirl]

i sooo want a raptor now...

[@masonakeo1323]

Can I have one please thank you my favorite truck ever made love that color to henry ford would be proud great job guys

[@saw4fire]

Bring back the Bronco, pretty please! Even better, make it a Raptor Bronco. And if I can have everything, make it available with a stick.

[@wowdude999]

The right interviewee is also responsible for the 2013 Shelby gt500.

[@michaelalberthal]

Looks like we have 1 Toyota fan here...

[@NiGELcat123]

Funny how he said round trip at the end when in the beginning he was talking about fuel economy. I have no idea why they haven't put the Eco boost engine in this truck yet .

[@hxllxman]

Still no dislike! because Raptor is the best! To bad it is to big for my parking ;)

[@justincharthotmail]

Jamal Hameedi, genius, the guy Ralph Gilles wishes he was, SVT over SRT anyday.

[@mT_atvF5KCVHlk]

Because Raptor customers want V8s

[@BenBRogue]

SVT should do something with the Explorer to give it some serious off-road capabilities, bring it up to Land Rover levels. OR do a bit of work to the 4 door version to make a next-gen Expedition or something seriously massive.

[@steve302exp]

how about adding a deceant winch

[@eformance]

Soft, pleasant, onroad characteristics equals Mawl Crawler.

[@omidmoattar3793]

You claim this truck has the latest technology! Why don’t you use a better engine instead of the outdated 6.2L while you have the Ecoboost technology available?