FORD'S
BACK COUNTRY RANGER BLAST TAKES CONCEPT TRUCKS TO THE EDGE By:
Michael LevineLast
Edited: 11-05-01 23:00
The Ford
F-150 Supercharged Harley Davidson SuperCrew wasn't the only truck to
turn heads during SEMA at the Blue Oval display. Actually the Harley truck
was about as vanilla as a stock Taurus compared to the Ranger "Blast"
concept on display.
Ford's idea
behind the Blast is to cross the Gen-X/Y targeted Ranger Edge with the
thrills of an e-ticket amusement park ride. For those too young to remember,
e-tickets aren't something you buy online and this is definitely not the
Bear Country Jamboree for you older folks, unless you cross Zeke, Zed,
Ted, Fred, Tennessee and the rest of their ursus animatronicus cohorts
with the Deliverance. You remeber the Deliverance, right? Banjo pickin',
river running, back country blasting. You get the picture.
Ford
Ranger Back Country "Blast"
The Ranger
Blast's doors have been replaced with high strength impact beams for keeping
that open air feeling along with a retractable roof and rear window.
Hands and
feet should be kept inside the vehicle at all times when traveling off
the beaten path with the 260hp / 300ft-lbs. 4.6-liter V8. It's definitely
Thunder Mountain or bust in this truck.
Take note
of one item in particular on this truck that is sure to reach production
in the not too distant future on Ford trucks - all wheel drive. It's about
time Ford added this feature because it sure as heck helps you hug the
road like you were on a set of rails.
Grab a spot
in line now for a chance to ride the Ranger Blast. Remember no cutting!
Ford
Ranger Back Country "Blast"
Ford
Ranger Blast Specifications
Base
Vehicle
- 2001 Ford Ranger Edge
- 4.0L SOHC V6
- 5 speed automatic transmission
- 4 wheel drive
Powertrain
/ Exterior Features
- 4.6L V8 modular engine replacement
- Bushwacker fender flares
- Custom door beams with suicide hinges
- Back country stainless steel step bars
- Douglas Motorsports tube bumpers
- Hella Rally 4000 HD driving lights
- Velox Performance 18x10 wheels
- BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A Tires
- Ford Bullitt Mustang hood scoop
- Power cloth sunroof by Inalfa
- Sunroof installed by Uni-Sun
- Breezer rear window by RK Sport
- TekStyle Silhouette tonneau cover
- Billet gas cap by AMP Research
- Ravin performance mufflers / 5" tips
- Trailmaster off-road suspension kit
Interior
Features
- Ford Racing Technology tachometer
- Blaupunkt MP3/CD audio system
- Blaupunkt Travel Pilot navigation system
- Summit Racing harness, pedals, shift knob, center console and
mirrors
- Konig Racing seats
- Custom roll bar by Douglas Motorsports
- Safecraft fire extinguisher
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Edited: 11-05-01 23:00
