Preview: 2011 Ford Harley Davidson F-150

Ford Releases the 2011 Harley-Davidson F-150 for the North American market. The 2011 model is fitted with the 6.2-liter V8--first offered in the Raptor SVT--that makes 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque while towing up to 9,300 pounds. That's a monster upgrade from the previous edition, which displaced 5.4 liters and made 320 hp and 390 lb-ft.

The exterior, meanwhile,�features a unique six-bar billet style grille and boasts specialized forged aluminum and Harley-Davidson chrome badging. The truck also has a lowered appearance due to a fully integrated deployable running board. Also standard are 22 inch Euroflange forged wheels with a polished center wheel cap and low-profile performance tires. The paint selection is classic Harley-Davidson--Tuxedo Black and Ingot Silver.

The inside trim panels are also colored�in Tuxedo Black paint, while the door scuff plate and console lid also carry the engine-turned finish. There is a lot of bling blingin� going on inside with all interior chrome surfaces featuring a satin finish along with premium leather-trimmed seats with accent color inserts. The 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 also comes standard with a voice-activated navigation system and an 8-inch touch screen display. Other standard features include a remote start system, power moonroof, rear view camera and second-row heated seats.

The 2011 Harley F-150 is fronted by a six-bar chrome billet grille, gets 22-inch wheels, side graphics and special badging. Inside is leather, ambient lighting and more badging.




Press Release

• 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson� F-150 combines the smooth handling and legendary durability of America�s best-selling line of trucks with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson
• A new 6.2-liter V8 engine is now standard, making it the fastfivecars powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 ever offered. The engine, which debuted earlier this year on the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, delivers 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque and maximum trailer tow capacity of 9,300 pounds
• New standard content for 2011 includes the voice-activated Navigation System, a 4.2-inch productivity screen, power moonroof and Remote Start System

STURGIS, S.D., Aug. 10, 2010 � The 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson� F-150 combines two rich traditions into an extraordinary package for customers who crave capability and long for the open road. With authentic styling, a new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine and plenty of technology upgrades, it�s the fastfivecars powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 yet.

�The new 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 perfectly blends the flexibility and capability of F-Series trucks with the free spirit of Harley-Davidson� motorcycles,� said Eric Kuehn, chief engineer. �Both companies have a passion for the road, which shines through in our specialized truck.�

The successful collaboration between these two icons of the open road has produced nine F-150 models, as well as six Super Duty F-250 and F-350 models, and in 2009, the first Harley-Davidson F-450 edition truck. The exterior of the 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson� F-150 offers a bold front fascia and six-bar-shaped billet-style satin chrome grille and boasts �Harley-Davidson� satin chrome badging. The truck also has a lowered appearance because of a standard, fully integrated deployable running board.

Also standard are 22-inch Euroflange forged wheels with a polished center wheel cap and low-profile performance tires. The paint selection is classic Harley-Davidson � Tuxedo Black and Ingot Silver.

New graphics on the hood and body side of the truck are executed in an engine-turned finish and feature dimensional satin chrome �Harley-Davidson� lettering. The graphics are reminiscent of the �speed scallops� used on hot rods.

Interior trim panels are covered in Tuxedo Black paint, while the door scuff plate and console lid also carry the engine-turned finish. All interior chrome surfaces feature a new satin finish. Premium leather-trimmed seats come with accent color inserts and a unique cloisonn� badge.

New engine, more power
Ford tapped into a bit of its proud racing heritage to create the new 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engine, which uses big-bore architecture to produce impressive horsepower and torque. The new gasoline engine delivers 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque and provides improved maximum trailer towing capacity of 9,300 pounds.

�This engine has tons of torque and already has been proven in the field with both the F-150 SVT Raptor and Super Duty,� said Mike Harrison, V8 engine program manager. �The exhaust for the Ford Harley-Davidson edition has been specially tuned to feature a throaty V8 rumble customers will love.�

Benefits of the new 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engine include:

• SOHC valvetrain with roller-rocker shafts: The single overhead camshaft (SOHC) per cylinder head design results in a stiff valvetrain that allows optimized camshaft lift profiles and results in great low-speed torque. The roller-rocker shafts allow valve angles to be splayed, resulting in optimized intake and exhaust port layout for better breathing.
• Dual-equal variable cam timing: Intake and exhaust valve opening and closing events are phased at the same time to optimize fuel economy and performance throughout the engine speed range and throttle positions.
• Two spark plugs per cylinder: Due to the large bore size, two spark plugs per cylinder are used to more efficiently burn the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber, enabling better fuel economy and increased engine torque. The twin plugs also help the engine maintain a smooth, stable idle.
• Dual knock sensors: A knock sensor on each bank of cylinders of the V8 engine allows the spark timing of each cylinder to be individually optimized real-time, throughout the engine speed range. The engine learns the optimum timing via an adaptive algorithm.

Taking convenience to the next level
The 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson� F-150 adds plenty of technology options to give customers what they are looking for. Key to helping customers take advantage of all the capability offered by the Harley-Davidson F-150 is a standard 4.2-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) productivity screen.

This screen offers menu options, giving the customer important information related to fuel economy and towing performance. The menu is navigated through a five-way button on the steering wheel and is positioned between the tachometer and speedometer.

Additionally, the 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 comes equipped with a standard voice-activated Navigation System that integrates several functions including voice-recognition destination entry, climate control and SIRIUS� Satellite Radio into one easy-to-use system, displaying them on an 8-inch touch screen.

For the customer who wants more control of transmission gear selection, SelectShift Automatic� transmission functionality is available. A toggle switch located on the console shift lever engages the mode, where the transmission doesn�t second-guess the driver, giving him or her total control over gear selection and performance feel.

Other standard features on the 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson� F-150 include:

• Power moonroof
• Rear view camera
• Second-row heated seats
• Ambient lighting
• Remote Start System

Customized Harley-Davidson appeal
The 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 interior is customized to appeal to the truck buyer who appreciates the attention to detail for which both Ford and Harley-Davidson are renowned.

Examples are the seats and console lid, which feature handmade cloisonn� badges that are produced by the same company that makes badges for Harley-Davidson� motorcycles; the console has a limited-edition serialization plate, which is numbered individually.

�We take creation of the Ford Harley-Davidson trucks very seriously, but it�s also something we have a lot of fun with along the way,� said Design Manager Brad Richards. �We hope that comes through in each of the finished trucks.

�We ensure Ford Harley-Davidson trucks exude the same bold personality as the legendary motorcycles,� Richards added. �We take two brands that are undeniably unique and forge a product that embodies the best qualities of both.�