Ford Atlas | |
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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) |
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]
Alongside the introduction of aluminum-intensive construction for the production F-Series, the Atlas debuted the second generation of the Ford 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine. While unchanged in displacement or in the use of turbocharging, the updated engine is primarily distinguished by the introduction of start-stop capability to reduce idling. [1] [6]
Styled as a sharper-edged evolution of the twelfth-generation F-150, the Atlas was fitted with quad LED headlamps and taillamps. [1] Alongside active grille and bumper air dam aerodynamics, the tailgate was fitted with a decklid spoiler. Introducing a redesign of a rear tailgate step, the cargo bed of the Atlas also included a set of hidden cargo ramps for wheeling items into the bed. [1]
Configured with a 5-passenger interior, the Atlas was fitted with leather seats. [6] To improve driving in small spaces, the Atlas was fitted with a 360-degree camera, giving a "birds' eye view" of the vehicle. [6] [7] As a truck version of its Active Park Assist parking feature, the Atlas debuted Trailer Backup Assist, allowing drivers to back up a trailer with the turn of a knob; [6] [7] Dynamic Hitch Assist uses the backup camera to line up the trailer hitch to a trailer. [6]
Ford Atlas | |
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![]() | |
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) |
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]
Alongside the introduction of aluminum-intensive construction for the production F-Series, the Atlas debuted the second generation of the Ford 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine. While unchanged in displacement or in the use of turbocharging, the updated engine is primarily distinguished by the introduction of start-stop capability to reduce idling. [1] [6]
Styled as a sharper-edged evolution of the twelfth-generation F-150, the Atlas was fitted with quad LED headlamps and taillamps. [1] Alongside active grille and bumper air dam aerodynamics, the tailgate was fitted with a decklid spoiler. Introducing a redesign of a rear tailgate step, the cargo bed of the Atlas also included a set of hidden cargo ramps for wheeling items into the bed. [1]
Configured with a 5-passenger interior, the Atlas was fitted with leather seats. [6] To improve driving in small spaces, the Atlas was fitted with a 360-degree camera, giving a "birds' eye view" of the vehicle. [6] [7] As a truck version of its Active Park Assist parking feature, the Atlas debuted Trailer Backup Assist, allowing drivers to back up a trailer with the turn of a knob; [6] [7] Dynamic Hitch Assist uses the backup camera to line up the trailer hitch to a trailer. [6]