The Ford F-150 Raptor SVT is still prove that they are doing everything that needs to be done, indeed, whenever she needs to do. Sue Mead and Darren Skilton managed pilot attacked a largely desert version of the stock pick through all 12 stages of this year's Dakar Rally. The team survived 16 days some of the most brutal terrain on the South American continent and cover 11,800 miles in the process. Their effort was enough to net a 40th Raptor Place over all and first place in the OP class.
In fact, from what we hear, Mead and Skilton were the only participant to finish in the OP class, even with big names like Robbie Gordon syringes for the win.
This is the first time that an American occupation has ever managed to take a class in the history of the Dakar Rally win. The F-150 Raptor SVT that Mead and Skilton campaigned boasted the same 5.4-liter V8 that it rolled off the line, though, a larger cooling system to deal with the harsh temperatures of the course. Similarly, the pickup with a variety of other race-ready bits with a new cabinet for the differentials, robust shocks, springs and tires were fitted.
Overall, Volkswagen, the first three places in the 2011 Dakar Rally. BMW filled the remaining places in the top five with his comments. Hit the jump for the press release.
