Where does the name come from???

[verytalonted]

OK where does the "Raptor" name come from? I know that a Raptor is a bird of prey and all (though I like the dino version).

But what made the guys and gals at Ford and SVT say, "Hey, you what would be a great name for this off road machine? A Raptor!"

Just wondering if anyone heard the real story on this...

Thanks in advance,
--Chris

 

[SVTRay]

I honestly don't except that the name became very popular after the release of Jarassic Park. Up until then, it was hardly used.

 

[BigJ]

Huh. That's a good question. I'll see what I can find out...

 

[BigJ]

Got this from my contact at Ford

Jamal [Hameedi, SVT Chief Engineer] is out until Monday, but I do know the vehicle was always called Raptor as code name. Then when it came time to officially name the vehicle, surveys went out and the voting began. The name Raptor just stuck and was agreed that it was the best name. I have a feeling Jamal named it long ago but I'll check with him.

 

[NoCaDiver]

It got it's name because it is most agile on all terrains (like the dino) and in the air (most of the time, like the bird)...Ford knew that going into the project.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Raptor was chosen because "Silverado" was already taken :mrgreen:

 

[verytalonted]

Raptor was chosen because "Silverado" was already taken :mrgreen:

Not funny. OK maybe a little funny.

Any case why did the name "Raptor" get in Jamal's head? Was it like Shelby where Cobra came to him in a dream?

 

[BigJ]

I'd imagine he'll tell me/us next week. Looking forward to hearing about it.

 

[SVTF150]

I saw this online a while back....

 

[BigJ]

^^Good find.