Dirt Dinosaur

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Now we know that the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the most rugged and exciting Sport Utility Truck ever created. This is all thanks to it's rugged ride, it's off-road tires, it's dune-like body, it's 6.2-liter 411 horsepower V8 engine, it's high ride height, and it's cool-looking presence. Any owner of an SVT Raptor will write you up and tell you that it is a very exciting truck. Take for instance Vaughn Gittin Jr., current Formula Drift Champion and a profound member of Team Need For Speed. He took one of these out for a spin in the dunes just outside Las Vegas to see if it truly was an exciting piece of machinery. He was impressed. He along with a local magazine known as Wrecked had loads of fun filming and dirt drifting with this truck. Check out the fun stuff they did in the video below.

Dodge's Dirt Bully

2011 Dodge Ram Runner

It seems some of our tough trucks are turning into dirt devils these days. First, there was the crazy Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, which is now being used by the U.S. Border Patrol. Now, Dodge has joined the fray with the the Ram Runner. Looks like the Raptor has some competition. First debutting at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Ram Runner features off-road Fox Racing Springs, off-road tires, off-road suspension, a 5-inch lift, new bumpers and hood, sport-tuned exhaust, and a cold-air intake system. In order to achieve this Dirt-devil Dodge, you first have to get your hands on the regular Ram 1500 for about $29,075. Then take it to Mopar Performance. They'll do all of this for about $21,000. In the end, the Ram Runner will cost a hefty $50,000, making it somewhat expensive. But, once all the customization is done, You'll enjoy your dirt-smashing Bull.

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One Serious Off-Roader

2012 GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept

GMC is known for making the world's toughest trucks, SUVs, and Crossovers. They are known at being "Professional Grade" at whatever they do. When I saw this pic, I knew for sure that they were widening the gap in American Toughness. This is the 2012 GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept. From the face of it, you really can't tell that it's a Sierra. But, from the rear,

Rear View

you may spot the common Sierra tail lamps. This truck looks absolutely rugged. Look at those tires! I bet this truck could handle just about anything. In fact, the Sierra's twin brother, the Chevy Silverado HD just won the Motor Trend Truck of the year for it's levels of toughness. But anyway, under the hood of this tough beast is a 6.6-liter Duramax Diesel V8 engine producing 397 horsepower with a catastrophic 756 lb.-ft. of torque! This truck could bump start a Boeing 747! This engine is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission sending power to all 4 rugged wheels. The wheels themselves are 20-inches. The tires are heavy-duty 35-inch BFGoodrich KM2 Mud Terrain Tires. This truck could even compete with the popular SVT Raptor thanks to it's Fox Racing off-road shocks. This truck remains a concept model, but may lead to a redesigned GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado. Look for this truck to make it's debut next month in Detroit at the North American Auto Show.