When Ford unveiled the third-generation F-150 Raptor greater than a 12 months in the past, it was a little bit of an anticlimax as a result of we knew the principle act was but to return. The F-150 Raptor R is lastly right here in all of its supercharged V8 glory.

“Raptor R is our final Raptor,” mentioned Carl Widmann, Ford Efficiency chief engineer. “When clients expertise Raptor R within the desert and past, it is going to make the hairs on the again of their necks get up — and so they’ll love each second of it.”

Coronary heart…

As anticipated, Ford borrowed the 5.2-liter, supercharged V8 from the Mustang Shelby GT500. It has, nevertheless, been modified for this specific utility.

Calling it the guts of the Raptor R, Ford says that the engine makes 700 hp (522 kW/710 PS) and 640 lb-ft (868 Nm) of torque as an alternative of the Mustang Shelby GT500’s 760 hp (567 kW/770 PS) and 625 lb-ft (847 Nm). That’s additionally two fewer horses (1.5 kW/2 PS) and 10 fewer lb-ft (13.5 Nm) than the Ram 1500 TRX.

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The drop in peak energy was essential, although, due to a brand new supercharger pulley designed to optimize the engine’s energy band for off-road use. The setup will increase torque supply within the low-end and center a part of the rev vary to supply extra efficiency on the speeds the place clients spend most of their driving time.

And Soul

If the engine is the guts of the F-150 Raptor R, then the suspension is the soul. Ford mentioned that the tremendous truck is impressed by Baja off-roaders, so a severe suspension was an absolute necessity.

Fitted with five-link rear suspension, the Raptor R will get extra-long trailing arms to higher keep axle place over tough terrain, whereas a Panhard rod and 24-inch coil springs are optimized for stability. FOX Dwell Valve shocks have been tuned to steadiness journey high quality and roll management on and off the street.

The dampers are electronically managed and use peak sensors to observe terrain situations and alter tuning accordingly. In the end, drivers get 13 inches (330 mm) of entrance and 14.1 inches (358 mm) of rear wheel journey.

Because of that fancy digital suspension, drivers can go for the “Baja” mode that will increase the entrance spring fee by 5 % for higher journey high quality. It doesn’t matter what mode you’re in, the Raptor R will get 13.1-inches (333 mm) of floor clearance thanks, partially, to straightforward 37-inch tires that come straight from the manufacturing unit.

“We’ve heard our clients demanding the sound and energy of a V8 again in Raptor,” mentioned Widmann. “That’s not one thing we have been going to hurry. This supercharged 5.2-liter V8 is the best fusion of high-density energy paired with the third era Raptor’s all-new rear suspension and shocks to ship a one-two punch that goes far past the sum of its elements.”

A Little Sturdiness Thrown In, Too

Elsewhere, the Raptor has additionally been given plenty of rugged modifications with the intention to make it higher deal with off-roading. The transmission is a 10-speed SelectShift unit with calibration designed particularly for the truck. It additionally has a specially-tuned torque converter with a heavy-duty turbine damper and four-pinion rear output meeting to offer smoother torque.

The entrance axle, in the meantime, is extra sturdy, a higher-strength provider casting and an aluminum-ribbed structural transmission cowl together with a bigger driveshaft serving to handle the engine’s added torque.

With a purpose to enhance the engine’s sturdiness, Ford Efficiency has fitted solid stainless-steel exhaust manifolds, a singular oil cooler and filter, and a deeper oil pan designed to deal with steep grades. The air consumption quantity has additionally been elevated by 66 % with a wider air consumption inlet and a higher-flow, higher-efficiency conical air filter.

The above-mentioned Baja mode is way from the one one. The Raptor R additionally comes with Regular, Quiet, and Sport modes that, amongst different issues, alter the lively valves within the twin exhaust system that has a real pass-through muffler.

Seems That Kill

And to make it look the half, Ford has given the F-150 Raptor R some distinctive design options. The hood, for example, has a “energy dome” that rises an inch larger than the hood on the bottom Raptor, whereas the grille options the automaker’s title in daring lettering.

It additionally will get Code Orange accents, together with an R badge on the grille, the facility dome, and the tailgate. A particular graphics package deal could be fitted to the rear fenders that was impressed by the cracked desert earth, the pure playground of the truck.

“Raptor R is visually designed like a desert predator to be a focus for Raptor clients and off-road lovers,” mentioned Tom Liu, Raptor R lead designer. “There are particulars massive and small – from the extra aggressive hood air extractor to the Code Orange ‘R’badges – that visually talk subsequent stage off-road efficiency beneath the Raptor R banner.”

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Inside, the Raptor R will get commonplace Recaro seats upholstered with black leather-based and Alcantara. Actual carbon fiber could be discovered on the doorways, the media bin door, and the higher elements of the instrument panel. It additionally has a 12-inch infotainment display screen with SYNC 4 expertise that’s able to getting updates over the air and operating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

A collection of expertise can even assist drivers when the going will get powerful. Path Flip Help successfully shrinks your turning radius, and Ford Path Management acts like off-road cruise management. Path 1 Pedal Drive, in the meantime, robotically slows the truck down when a driver lets their foot off the throttle.

The F-150 Raptor R shall be constructed at Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant and shall be out there in eight colours, together with Avalanche and Azure Grey Tri-Coat, that are supplied for the primary time on the Raptor lineup right here.

Order Now With Costs Beginning From $109,145

If this all appeals to you, then you definitely higher hurry as a result of order books open in the present day for essentially the most highly effective F-150 Raptor ever supplied from the manufacturing unit. Costs for the tremendous truck begin at $109,145, together with vacation spot and supply costs, or almost $37,000 greater than the 450hp-strong, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost-powered 2022 F-150 Raptor ($72,350 together with vacation spot), with manufacturing to kick off this fall.