Ford Atlas
| 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) |
The Ford Atlas was 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 similarly to the existing F-150 SuperCrew, the aluminum construction of the Atlas saved approximately 700 pounds over its steel-bodied counterpart (no official curb weight for the Atlas was given).
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.