Ford is preparing for the launch of the next generation Ranger Raptor. The company has released a new teaser video confirming the performance-focused flagship version of the popular pickup will launch on February 22, meaning the Raptor will follow suit. standard model into showrooms later this year.
Background music to accompany Ranger Raptor the prototype in Ford’s video suggests the pickup will be powered by a V6 turbocharged petrol engine, possibly the same 400bhp 3.0-litre unit fitted to the Bronco Raptor. As in the Bronco, the engine will be mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
FordThe car’s sporty V6 powertrain will be complemented by a thoroughly overhauled chassis and suspension, which will feature enhanced dampers, larger brakes, higher travel height and wider axles with stronger differential. There are some new bash plates that are bolted to the underside of the grip, which you can spot when the Raptor is jumping in the middle of the video.
The Raptor could also inherit Bronco’s “Baja Mode” powertrain setup, which Ford says will optimize suspension, powertrain and engine tuning for maximum off-road performance. This setting even includes anti-hysteresis for the turbocharger, which works in a similar way to the system found on racing cars.
Buyers will also receive some extras to match the added rides. Under the camo wrap of the car in the video, we expect stronger front and rear bumpers, a new bonnet and a new grille with the same giant “Ford” found on the front bumper. Bronco Raptor. The wheel arches of this prototype are also wider than on the standard pick-up to create a wider wheelbase.
We expect the cabin to get a similar redesign. All have Raptor-branded sport seats, a new steering wheel, and some model-specific trim. Since the Raptor will be positioned as the flagship model in the Ranger line-up, it will also come standard with Ford’s more expensive 12-inch infotainment system.
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