Earlier this summer we got a chance to get behind the wheel of Ford's latest performance-oriented pickup, the F-150 Tremor. With the new aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150 due to land in showrooms in just a few short months, we thought we'd give this hopped-up version of the outgoing model a thorough once-over before it goes the way of the dodo.<br /><br />Truth be told, the F-150 Tremor is less of a bespoke performance model and more of a build sheet "best-of". It combines a regular cab, short wheelbase version of the F-150 with the potent 3.5-liter, biturbocharged Ecoboost V6 engine, which outputs 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and, a 4.10 axle ratio for added pull off the line.<br /> <br />Available in two or four-wheel-drive flavors, this particular Tremor sports the FX Appearance Package, which includes 20-inch black wheels black exterior accents and the Tremor Plus Package, which adds navigation, remote start, rear view camera, bed extender, and other useful bits and pieces.<br /><br />While a standard F-150 with the FX2 Sport package retails for $34,270, our tester clocked in at a rather lofty $42,210 all told. That got us wondering: With Ford's own F-150 SVT Raptor, and its 6.2-liter, 411 horsepower V8 few thousand dollars away at $44,995, does the Tremor shake things up enough to opt for one instead of an F-150 with the full SVT treatment? Sure, the Raptor is more off-road focused, but not so much so that it isn't still a capable performer on the pavement.<br /><br />http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/wr-tv-2014-ford-f-150-tremor/<br /><br />Visit us at http://www.windingroad.com<br /><br />Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you'll feel like you're actually sitting in the driver's seat.<br /><br />We upload new videos every week that give quick insight into what our weekly test cars look, feel, and sound like when they're being driven joyfully. If you haven't already, subscribe. <br /><br />Winding Road Media presents automotive and racing products and information to car enthusiasts.<br /><br />http://www.windingroadracing.com offers products and services for car enthusiasts and racers. <br /><br />Winding Road Magazine is a free weekly online magazine written for the car enthusiast, with an intelligent, entertaining perspective. Visit us at http://www.windingroad.com <br /><br />Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winding-Road/18921012131<br /><br />Our Racing Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WindingRoadRacing
