Ford Atlas
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). 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. Sized similar 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).
| 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) |
In addition to design elements developed to enhance fuel economy (including unprecedented active wheel shutters), the Atlas was also designed with enhanced capability and ease of use.