The modern automotive landscape has seen a significant shift toward high-performance pickup trucks. Once relegated to utility and agriculture, trucks like the Ford F-150 Raptor and the Ram TRX now rival traditional muscle cars in acceleration and speed. This paper explores the engineering advancements, aftermarket modifications, and the cultural shift that made the "fast truck" a dominant force in the industry. 1. Introduction: From Utility to Velocity
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