What is the origin of the Ford Raptor? 

The origin of the Ford Raptor traces back to the mid-2000s when engineers from Ford’s Special Vehicle Team envisioned a factory-built desert prerunner. Inspired by high-speed racing trucks on the Baja California peninsula, developers tested prototypes through grueling durability runs and survived a dramatic late-night wiring repair before entering the 2008 Baja 1000.