Ford F-150 Raptor rips up Mojave

Touted as the most extreme mass-produced pick-up ever made, the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor stars in a new action video series showcasing everything from its turbocharged V6 engine and 10-speed auto transmission to its all-terrain prowess.

Depicted drifting across the sandy terrain of the Mojave Desert and blasting over dunes, the new F-150 Raptor features a version of the same 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 that powers new Ford GT supercar and, although Ford is still not saying how much grunt the Raptor makes, the video suggests it'll be plenty.

The previous F-150 Raptor was powered by a 6.2-litre Ford V8 with 300kW and 590Nm, but the new dual-turbo V6 will deliver more mumbo -- although probably not as much as the 450kW Ford GT supercar.

Likely figures are 350kW and 600Nm.

Another weapon in the Raptor's armoury is an optional Torsen front differential and, with a "military grade" aluminium structure that reduces the vehicle's weight by around 225kg, Ford has clearly built the new brute to impress.

The new video is the first of six teasers that will be rolled out over the next six months, culminating in the vehicle's US debut around October.

Built at Ford's truck plant in Dearborn near Detroit, the monstrous pick-up will be offered in Australia via conversion company Harrison F-Trucks. As previously reported, the new Raptor could be on sale here in 2017, according to Nic Harrison, dealer principal of Harrison F-Trucks.

"We currently do about 30 Raptor conversions a year," he said.

"I would think we would have it [Raptor] available here late 2016 or early 2017, because the compliance takes time," he explained.

Price? Not cheap for Australians. The current F-150 Raptor goes for around $140,000 after being converted to right-hand drive.

Perhaps a more affordable Ford Ranger Raptor would be better suited for Australia?