Decimate every all-terrain challenge. The 2023 F-150 Raptor R is coming - and it’s bringing supercharged performance to Saskatchewan. Ford has fused this platform with a 5.2L block that will leave drivers thrilled… and the competition quaking in the dust.
According to Car and Driver, the new F-150 Raptor R has been fitted with a Predator V8 engine. This aluminum block delivers a staggering 700 HP and 640 lb.-ft of torque (propelling the truck past its previous generations, which yielded 450 HP and 510 lb.-ft when equipped with the signature 3.5L V6). Mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, this suite boasts an upgraded converter and improved calibration - affording precise handling on the roughest terrain. A wider intake design assures greater air flow, yielding 66% more than past versions; while a revised oil cooler, custom exhaust manifold, and pulley configuration further assist performance.Â
The 2023 Raptor R promises class-leading power on every trail - even when compared to its leading competitor, the 1500 TRX. While the Ram model boasts a marginally higher output (earning 702 HP and 650 lb.-ft of torque), Car and Driver notes that Ford’s lighter design sheds more than 100 pounds from the chassis; and this will translate to quicker speeds and a more fluid experience.Â
To learn more about the 2023 F-150 Raptor R contact our team today.
​​High-performance is coming across the pond - with Ford revealing that its 2023 Ranger Raptor will leave Australia’s sunny shores and rev toward North America. Prepare for a twin-turbo experience like no other.Â
According to CNET, the Ranger Raptor will finally premiere in North America. Despite this next-gen platform’s overseas chart domination, it has been (woefully) kept away from Saskatchewan consumers. That will soon change, however - with Ford gearing up for a 2023 debut.
Official specs for this truck are, currently, scarce - but the few details CNET recently revealed should entice drivers. Anchoring the 2023 Ranger Raptor will be a twin-turbo 3.0L engine, which will deliver 393 HP and 430 lb.-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission will assure peerless control, utilizing individual boost profiles to enhance gear responses; while anti-lag technology will optimize sequencing.Â
Further bolstering the off-road experience will be an advanced suspension - which will pair 2.5-inch Fox Live Valve shocks with Trail Control technology. This will achieve smooth control on every terrain, reducing impact friction and stabilizing steerage. Dominate the backroads with ease.
Are you ready for the arrival of the 2023 Ranger Raptor? Contact our dealership today to share your thoughts about this class-leading Ford truck.