F-150: Internet Celebrity
The death of motorsport veteran Ken Block is still felt amongst car fanatics all over the world, whose passion for speed and thrills was inspired by this pioneering spirit. Known for captivating Gymkhana clips, Block demonstrated remarkable drifter proficiencies but was also renowned for his custom automobiles. One of his iconic ride, the 2009 Ford F-150 RaptorTRAX, which starred in several YouTube videos, too has now been released to the public, giving motorsport fans a chance to enjoy a fragment of Block’s memory forever.
SVC Offroad played an essential part in forming the personality of the RaptorTRAX. The inside had considerable alterations, with the roll cage being reconstructed to furnish extra headroom and a bed frame system for defense in the circumstance of a overturn. The truck has Recaro Sportster leather and velvet chairs, a rapidly detachable BBQ for impromptu parties, a water-resistant external audio system, and a Warn winch.
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The RaptorTRAX’s external surface is a real marvel to gaze upon, featuring a unique Monster Energy paint job and Hoonigan logos along with Ken Block skull graphics and Fifteen52 wheels that match the overall colour scheme. For an even more assertive appearance, Custom Glassworks Unlimited has furnished fiberglass fenders and tubular bumpers.
The supreme feature of this off-road marvel has to be the incorporation of Mattracks 105M1-A1 truck tracks, providing it with the ability to plow through various landscapes such as dirt, gravel, stones, and snow. Alongside this is the integration of King shocks, SVC constructed upper and lower control arms, and underbody skid plates for the ideal backcountry experience. For more oomph there is also a supercharged 6.2 litre V8 engine substituting the original 5.4 litre naturally aspirated V8.
LBI Limited has recently placed a gargantuan truck on the market for a fee of $195,000. This follows from other vehicles they have parted ways with prior to this, owned by Ken Block, such as his 2011 Ford Fiesta GYM3, his Hoonitruck and the classic 1986 Ford RS200 which he held personally.
Source: LBI Limited
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