Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
If Ford's standard-issue F-150 just isn't manly enough for you, take a gander at the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor ($TBA). This high-performance off-road terror packs a 5.4L Triton V8 making 320 hp, a completely redesigned front suspension with shocks from Fox Racing, a unique grill, a body that's seven inches wider than a stock F-150, BFGoodrich All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires, optional graphics, and more.
Pontiac G8 Sport Truck (El Camino)
It's a little early for an April Fool's Day joke, so we're going to go ahead and report on the surprisingly cool 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck ($TBA). First things first — we're going to have to do something about that name. This is the next generation El Camino. Period. So let's make it official. Pontiac has set up a site for guys to submit naming ideas. Like our compatriots at Jalopnik, we are officially supporting the El Camino moniker. So click on over and tell Pontiac what this thing is going to be called. Ok, back to the new truck-car. The 2010 El Camino, based on the Pontiac G8 GT sedan, will feature a 361-hp 6.0-liter V8 (good for a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds) and can handle up to a 1,300-pound payload and tow up to a 3,500-pound trailer. Extras include 18-inch wheels, four-wheel independent suspension with electronic stability control, and a 230-watt Blaupunkt AM/FM/six-disc CD changer with MP3 integration. [More Photos]
Ford F-250 Super Chief
Just when you thought trucks couldn’t get much cooler, here comes something like the F-250 Super Chief Concept ($TBD) to blow that thought out of the water. It carries super-bold styling that “underscores the design and innovation that will define all Ford vehicles going forward,” a supercharged V-10 that can run for 500 miles between fill-ups on hydrogen, E85 ethanol or gasoline, and an interior full of high-grade materials like American walnut, brushed aluminum and rich brown leather. Add to that some state-of-the-art safety equipment, and you have another show vehicle that we’re begging Ford to put into production.
Dodge Ram SRT-10
Trucks have always been known for their utility, but only recently have we seen a push for performance in these beasts — and when it comes to performance, this truck is the tops. The Dodge Ram SRT-10 (starting at $47,000) boasts an engine stolen from a Dodge family member — specifically the 8.3 liter V-10 from the Viper that produces 500 horsepower and propels the SRT-10 from 0-60 in just a hair over 5 seconds. Other niceties include 22-inch wheels, a six-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter, and an aluminum cover with a fixed spoiler. Haul people, haul cargo, or just haul ass.
Socks by Mack Weldon
So comfortable customers routinely claim they’re “walking on clouds” thanks to the cushioned footbed. The No Shows ($14.50/2 pack) have a “no slip grip” that stays put in low cut summer shoes, while the crew length styles actually stay up if you want them to. Get one or get them all - the Sock Drawer ($135) includes 16 pairs. But do get them soon, because like all things Mack Weldon makes, these are in high demand (and insanely comfortable).
Nissan NISMO Frontier
The 2005 Nissan NISMO Frontier (starting at $22,100; King Cab or Crew Cab) is a tough mid-size truck with tons of good looks and added performance features from Nissan's Motorsports group. Built on the F-Alpha platform shared with its big brother, the full-size Titan, the Frontier sports off-road tuned Bilstein performance shocks, skid plates, and 16-inch wheels with BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires. It has a 265-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and an electronic locking rear differential and 4-wheel limited slip to help you on your off-road excursions to the mall.
Lincoln Mark LT
If you want luxury, but need a pickup, you don't have to compromise. The 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (starting at $40,000) has the best of everything and can still get the dirtiest job done. The truck features real ebony wood trim, a boatload of leather (steering wheel, instrument panel, seats, etc.), 6-disc in-dash CD player, subwoofer, optional 7-inch flip-down DVD system, and much more on the inside. Outside, it sports a beautiful chrome grille, four full-size doors, a 5.5 foot pickup bed, and rear park assist sensors. Under the hood, the Mark Lt packs a V-8 that generates 300 hp and 365 lb.-ft of torque for impressive towing capacity.
GMC Sierra Denali
Trucks — manly, versatile, powerful. Nothing exudes manliness quite like a truck, and no truck pulls it off quite like the Sierra Denali (starting at$43,000). Like the Yukons of the same family, the Sierra Denali features the best of all the goodies and technology, along with boasting a 345 horsepower engine and heavy-duty everything. Remember, just because you’re driving a truck doesn’t mean you can’t be driving in style.
