| Ford Atlas | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Ford F-150 Atlas |
| Model years | 2013 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept pickup truck |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6R80 automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Ford F-Series (thirteenth generation) |
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The Ford Atlas is a concept pickup truck designed by Ford. Debuted at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, the Atlas was developed as a close preview of the 2015 F-150 (particularly a mix between the Platinum and Limited (the latter's 2016 return) trims).[1]
Along with showcasing the transition of the model line to aluminum-intensive construction, the concept vehicle also included additional features to further enhance fuel economy.[1][2] Sized similarly to the existing F-150 SuperCrew, the aluminum construction of the Atlas saves approximately 700 pounds over its steel-bodied counterpart (no official curb weight for the Atlas was given).[3]
In addition to design elements developed to enhance fuel economy (including unprecedented active wheel shutters[1]), the Atlas was also designed with enhanced capability and ease of use.[4][5]
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- ^ Williams, Mark (November 15, 2013). "2015 Ford F-150 spied, shows resemblance to Ford Atlas concept". Long Island Newsday.
- ^ Holmes, Jake (January 15, 2013). "First Look: Ford Atlas Concept". Automobile.
- ^ admin (2016-11-17). "2017 Ford Atlas release date, Interior, Exterior and price - Taaxe". Taaxe. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
- ^ Chowdhury, Mashfique Hussain (November 2, 2013). "Ford Atlas Concept and F-150 engineers in Dubai". Drive Arabia.