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Half-ton pickups designed for dune bashing to the tune of supercharger whine and V8 rumble. The 2023 model year Ford F-150 Raptor R and Ram 1500 TRX couldn’t be more similar, but on the other hand, one of these trucks is faster in the quarter mile. Care to guess which one? The HEMI-powered truck has the upper hand in this particular scenario, which is a bit curious given that we’re dealing with a curb weight of 6,350 pounds (2,880 kilograms) compared to 5,950 pounds (2,699 kilograms). On the other hand, it’s not exactly a surprising result given that lighter tires (35-inch-diameter rubber shoes for the Ram versus 37s for the Ford) translate to a lower moment of inertia. Rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag also have a big say from zero to the quarter mile, as do tire temperature, gearing, and – of course – the driver’s reaction. Back in November 2022, the good folks

Texas-based tuning company Hennessey renowned for making fast cars faster takes Ford's high performance version of the Bronco to the next level. If there were ever a company you would want to modify your high horsepower American car, it's surely Hennessey. The Ford Bronco Raptor is the latest vehicle to receive the full Hennessey treatment with the Bronco VelociRaptor 500. Located in Sealy, Texas since 1991, Hennessey has been turning up the wick on Vipers, Mustangs, Corvettes, and basically any other performance car since. Though it also tinkers with European makes, most of its creations are American vehicles. The Hennessey VelociRaptor Is A D.I.N.O. (Dinosaur In Name Only) Ford's top version of the Bronco (often nicknamed 'Braptor') is already a very powerful and capable off-road SUV, but the folks at Hennessey think there's more performance to squeeze out of it. The result is the VelociRaptor 500 upgrade package which - through several engine modifications - increases the

RIGID Industries lights may be a little more expensive than competing lights, but they’re definitely worth their money. Designed and engineered in the United States of America, these high-quality lights are compatible with many vehicles, including the most badass Ford Bronco of them all. Owned by Bronco6G member Cactus Jack, the blue-painted rig in the featured clip is rocking a couple of ditch lights connected to the AUX 2 switch. The crème de la crème is the light bar mounted on the windshield frame, right in front of the Carbonized Gray molded-in-color hard top. The light bar is connected to the AUX 3 switch. As for the AUX 1 switch, that one’s tasked with turning the front bumper-mounted fog lights on or off. Given the sticker price of the Bronco Raptor, it’s no wonder Cactus Jack decided to spend top dollar on high-quality aftermarket lights. The most off-road-capable Bronco in production today retails

The Bronco Series R Kit isn't extreme, but offers subtle mods for the 4x4. The Ford Bronco has been a darling of the automotive aftermarket since the moment the reborn SUV arrived back on showroom floors. While any number of companies offer upgraded components and full packages for off-roader, the folks at Roush Performance are finally ready to join the foray. The Michigan-based tuner has just pulled the cover off of their Bronco R Series Kit for 2021 and 2022 SUVs. Here’s everything you need to know about the upgrade package. The Roush Bronco R Series Kit includes a host of upgraded components that aim to enhance the Bronco’s stout off-road performance. The package is available for both 2.3-liter and 2.7-liter models. That really starts with the 17-inch Roush wheels, which come finished in the company’s signature Satin Iridium gray hue. Those wheels come wrapped in a set of 35-Inch

While Ford seems to be planning the next-generation Bronco, Roush has focused on the current one, launching a comprehensive bundle of upgrades for it. Named the Roush R, it gives the 4x4 a more look-at-me flair and joins the ranks of the Ranger, F-150, Super Duty, and Mustang. It can be installed at dealers, and those who are not afraid of elbow grease can take care of this aspect on their own. Priced at $8,400, the Roush R tuning kit for the sixth-gen Ford Bronco brings visual and technical upgrades. The high-capacity air-filtration system with a see-through cover is one of the novelties, as is the pre-filter with ‘R’ logo. There are new lights attached to the front pillars for increased visibility at night, and new 8.5x17-inch wheels, wrapped in 35-inch General Tire Grabber X3 Mud-Terrain tires for enhanced traction. Should it get stuck, then the recovery kit will come in handy,

The Ford Bronco Raptor made it to the final round of the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 competition because it’s one of the most outrageously fun vehicles money can buy. It’s so much fun that we can’t balk at the $69,995 sticker price, which almost seems affordable these days. Editorial Director Marty Padgett found the Ford Bronco Raptor—which we call Braptor around here—fun when the pavement ends, saying it bedevils the dust and terrorizes all terrain. He’s right. The Braptor looks like an adult Tonka truck, with boxy lines, a wide stance, and ridiculous fender flares. Those flares are necessary to cover the long-travel Fox remote reservoir dampers and 37-inch BFGoodrich K02 all-terrain tires. The Braptor’s stance is 8.6 inches wider than a standard Bronco's, making it more than seven feet wide. It’s as wide as the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup, and nearly the width of an average parking spot. The width means that,

Recently, Hennessey Performance announced it was adding the most powerful offering to grace the Hennessey VelociRaptor lineup with the VelociRaptoR 1000. This new package builds upon the potent underpinnings of the mighty Ford Raptor R. A truck that already sports a supercharged V8 GT500 motor and loads of off-road prowess. Famous worldwide for these over-the-top trucks, Hennessey Performance has sold VelociRaptors across the globe to many folks with cash to burn. Unless you are a very wealthy farmer with an oil well, I do not suppose a 6×6 truck is practical for anyone, even Post Malone. Either way, they have sold thousands and now they stepped up their game. Leave it to Hennessey Performance to turn a super-truck into a “hyper-truck.” Here is precisely how the Texas-based brand plans on making this predatory powerhouse perform. VelociRaptoR 1000 Is BuiltTo Bash And Slash Before getting to the engine performance portion of the VelociRaptoR 1000, we should discuss its other attributes. For this is indeed a complete

Ford has increased the Raptor nameplate family to three members with the F-150, Ranger, and, most recently, the Bronco. While the United States has the Bronco Raptor and the F-150 Raptor, the Ranger Raptor won’t arrive for another couple of months. However, there is one place in the world where you could buy all three—the well-heeled markets of the Middle East. A place where you can find the World Cup, indoor skiing, incredible off-roading, and beautifully cheap gasoline. Ford Bronco, F-150, Ranger Raptor: Details The newest addition to the Ford Middle East lineup is the Bronco Raptor, a perfect marriage of iconic off-road heritage fit for conquering all kinds of terrain, from boulders to sand dunes. Built Untamed and equipped with state-of-the-art technology and hardware, the Bronco Raptor was built by Ford Performance to be the world’s first Ultra4 Racing-inspired SUV. Meanwhile, the newest generation of the Ford Ranger Raptor came just a year before the Bronco. From its high-performance 3.0-liter

Roush has improved the capabilities of the Ford Bronco without going overboard Roush Performance has made its R Series Kit for the Ford Bronco even more impressive thanks to a host of upgrades and modifications. A dizzying array of aftermarket specialists have released upgrades for the Ford Bronco since its launch but few of these brands are as reputable as Roush. The kit kicks off with five different off-road wheel designs that now come wrapped in 35-inch General Tire Grabber X3 mud-terrain tires. These wheels measure 17x.8.5 at both the front and rear and have a +25 mm offset. Elsewhere, Roush has updated its R Series Kit with the inclusion of two Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro pillar lights. These lights are made from powder-coated aluminum and have a higher output than any other 3-inch light on the market. Various other upgrades make up the R Series Kit. This include Roush’s new air induction system that delivers