The Baja 1000 is the most grueling off-road race in the Western Hemisphere. If not for the Dakar rally on the other side of the world, it might as well be the most brutal in the world. That's why it's an impact statement on the part of Ford to send their next-gen Ranger Raptor to the race that's like the LeMans of the dunes. According to Justin Capicchiano, a Special Vehicle Engineering manager at Ford Performance, it's all about testing the limits of Ford's most international pickup truck. "It's is one of the toughest races in the world, and we think the race itself is a really good proof point for us to show what the car's capable of." Said Capicchiano in a video press release from Ford Performance on YouTube. In spite of Ford's new Raptor Baja truck's purpose-built race truck looks, Todd Kelly of Kelly Racing reveals how in

Ford currently makes three different Raptors, based on the F-150, Ranger, and Bronco. The V8-engined Raptor R can be considered the fourth, although it features plenty of shared parts with the six-pot Raptor. Is the Ford Motor Company willing to add a fifth Raptor to the range? Our friends at Ford Authority had a chat with Super Duty engineering manager Aaron Bresky, who let it slip that it might happen if there’s demand for it. “There is nothing limiting this [designing the Super Duty Raptor] as far as I’m concerned, and we’re always listening to our customers,” he told the cited publication. “If customers are saying ‘we like the Tremor but where is the Super Duty Raptor?’ we listen to our customers,” concluded Bresky. Redesigned for the 2023 model year, the Super Duty series of trucks can be had with three powertrain options. Instead of the 6.2-liter Boss of the previous generation, the base engine now comes

While in the real world both Ram and Ford are preparing to duke it out across the full-size pickup truck electric playing field with the Lightning and 1500 EV, over across the virtual realm there is nothing but TRX versus Raptor R bonanza. And jokes plus ironies, of course. This is because when Ford – at long last – introduced the first-ever 2023 F-150 Raptor R with a V8 engine to fight the Ram 1500 TRX king of the OEM pickup trucks, it also did a double fault. And just like in tennis, it might not only lose a crucial point, but it could even forfeit the entire off-road rock-crawling, dune-bashing pickup truck game. It all comes down to a couple of major things. First is the fact that Blue Oval engineers seemingly missed the whole idea and delivered the Raptor R’s supercharged V8 just shy of the 702-horsepower rival. Secondly, the pricing shows absolute

Ford Performance came back victorious from this year’s International Baja 1000 race with a rally-prepped Ranger Raptor finishing first in the stock midsize class where it was the only contestant. After the tough 1,000-mile off-road race, the pickup drove back to Riverside, California, proudly exhibiting its dirty livery on public roads. According to Ford, the Baja-ready Ranger Raptor was “race-prepped but remaining stock and street legal”. Besides the racing stickers, exterior upgrades included the snorkel, bull bar, skid plates, LED light bar, new wheels, and tires, plus two full-size spares, a larger tank, and extra equipment mounted on the rear bed. A low-carbon biofuel from Shell was used for the race, without any changes to the twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 petrol that produces 392 hp (292 kW / 397 PS) and 583 Nm (430 ft-lb) of torque in Australian specification. The heavy-duty suspension with Fox shocks was also left stock. Despite the hurdles of the 1,000-mile

The Ford Raptor F-150 is a newly styled Ford model that exudes sophistication; thanks to its design and special engine management software. It boasts comfort, smooth handling stability, and speed while providing better throttle responsiveness and faster acceleration from the back wheels.  It possesses an adjustable sensitive damping system and is designed to resist heat build-up while driving through desert terrain. It also allows for a quick reaction to terrain changes, ranging from mild to wild, for which the credit goes to the super electronic state-of-the-art control technology.  Off-road running is a whole new experience with the new Ford Raptor. The new model is offered in a choice of customizations that array from simple to luxurious and comes with a long list of functional improvements over the previous generation. It comes with an optional dealer installation. The Exciting Features of the New Ford F-150 Raptor The Ford Raptor has special features like a spare

The 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is the next-generation Ford Ranger that's been spooled up for a few months now. And it's one of the most capable off-road rigs in its class. If there's any question about its off-road chops, look no further than the Ford project. This Raptor is built strong and ready to go anywhere you feel like going. It has a heavy-duty suspension system that's specifically designed to take the kind of punishment that'd be encountered on-road and off-road. The body is also made from high-strength steel specifically designed for off-road use. If you ever consider buying a Ranger, then the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor should be your best choice, as we have together everything you need to know about it. What's new with Design Features The front end is one of the most dramatic changes from the regular Ranger. The standard Ranger comes with a "power" bumper with

The Ford Lightning Raptor is a performance version of the Ford F-150 electric pickup truck. It was introduced in 2020 as a way to boost sales and image for the Ford F-150 lineup, and to compete with the other high-performance pickups on the market. Raptor The Raptor name comes from Ford's successful line of Baja-inspired trucks, and the Lightning Raptor builds on that legacy with even greater performance specs. The truck is powered by a 580-horsepower electric motor, which gives it more power than the current third-generation Raptor. The Lightning Raptor is built on a new, dedicated EV platform that was designed to accommodate a Raptor version. This platform will also be used for future Ford electric pickup trucks. The truck has a range of over 300 miles on a single charge, and can be recharged in as little as 15 minutes using a high-speed charger. An Eco-Friendly Monster The Ford Lightning Raptor is

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