The world is perhaps going electrical, however the age of the dinosaurs is upon us because the highly-anticipated 2023 F-150 Raptor R will debut on July 18th.
Whereas the automaker is conserving particulars below wraps, Ford North America Product Communications Director Mike Levine launched a film theater-style teaser on Twitter. Apart from confirming the date, it suggests deserts will burn because the Raptor R guarantees to be “Past Quick. Scary Quick.”
Regardless of staying tight-lipped, Ford launched a revealing teaser video final month. It confirmed the truck will observe within the footsteps of the usual Raptor, nevertheless it’s anticipated to be outfitted with distinctive 17-inch wheels which are wrapped in 37-inch all-terrain tires. We are able to additionally count on 4.10 gearing, skid plates, and an digital locking rear differential. They need to be joined by an off-road centered suspension with Fox shocks in addition to Path Management and Terrain Administration programs.
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July 18! #RaptorR pic.twitter.com/LacqTe8VSK
— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) July 12, 2022
A purported window sticker additionally prompt the truck will come outfitted with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather-based Recaro entrance seats. Different highlights may embrace energy adjustable pedals, a dual-zone local weather management system, and a 12-inch SYNC 4 infotainment system.
In fact, that’s burying the lede because the truck shall be most notable for that includes a supercharged 5.2-liter Predator V8 engine. It produces 760 hp (567 kW / 771 PS) and 625 lb-ft (846 Nm) of torque within the Mustang Shelby GT500, though it is perhaps retuned for truck use. Whatever the remaining numbers, there’s little doubt the 702 hp (523 kW / 712 PS) Ram 1500 TRX has loads to fret about.