It is finally right here. Ford has unveiled a more hardcore model of the F-150 Raptor, the 2023 F-150 Raptor R. As anticipated, the Raptor R is powered by the exact same 5.2-liter supercharged V8 as the Mustang Shelby GT500.
With that beast of an motor underneath the hood, the Raptor R has 700 horsepower and 640 pound-ft of torque, which is just 2 horsepower and 10 lb-ft. shy of what you get with the Ram 1500 TRX. Though the engine mainly carries above unchanged in the Raptor R, Ford did give it a few tweaks to give it extra minimal- and mid-vary torque. The V8 is mated to a 10-velocity computerized transmission and common 4-wheel drive.
There are some other upgrades as very well, like a bigger oil pan, new oil cooler and a bigger consumption. The Raptor R also will get a larger sized aluminum driveshaft, a new front axle and an lively exhaust process. The Raptor R is intended to consider on something you can toss at it thanks to its Fox Stay Valve shocks and significant coil springs. The Raptor R has 13 inches of wheel vacation in the entrance and 14.1 inches in the rear. It has a 13.1 inches of ground clearance and rides on 37-inch tires.
In terms of styling there are a number of modifications, like the hood’s dome size has increased about an inch, while the grille, bumpers and fender flares are painted in black. There are also orange R badges on the grille, electric power dome and tailgate. Inside of the Recaro seats are wrapped in black leather-based and Alcantara suede. Carbon fiber trim has also been extra.
Manufacturing of the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is scheduled to commence late this yr, but Ford is previously getting orders. The pricing for the Raptor R begins at $109,145.