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Ford has pulled the covers off its third-generation F-150 Raptor, which could give clues to what is in store for the hotly-anticipated all-new 2020 Ranger Raptor.
Powering the new F-150 Raptor is a carryover 3.5-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost petrol V6, but Ford is yet to confirm its outputs. In the previous car, the engine output 336kW and 691Nm, but don’t expect this unit to make its way into the next Ranger Raptor.
Rumour has it that the new-gen Ranger flagship will adopt a 2.7-litre twin-turbo petrol as seen in the new Bronco and some grades of the F-150, with a tune of around 230kW/540Nm to match up against the Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara rivals.
A 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 is also on the cards for the next Ranger Raptor, which should punch out around 185kW/600Nm for those that prefer an oil-burner.
Ford has also confirmed that its F-150 Raptor will be evolved into the Raptor R next year when it slots in a V8 engine, giving its two Raptor pick-up products even more space between each other.
It is yet to be confirmed which V8 engine the F-150 Raptor R will receive, but it will need at least 523kW/881Nm to contend with the Ram TRX’s supercharged 6.2-litre Hellcat V8.
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Paired to the 2021 F-150 Raptor’s V6 is a 10-speed automatic gearbox, while an electronic locking rear differential comes as standard with a Torsen front LSD available as an option.
The result is a maximum payload of 635kg in the new F-150 Raptor, while maximum towing is rated at 3719kg.
Though the Raptor versions of F-150 and Ranger might not share similar powertrains, it is expected the interior of the latter will borrow heavily from the former.
Inside, the F-150 Raptor scores a 12.0-inch all-digital instrument cluster that is customisable to show driving data, satellite navigation instructions or music information.
Handling multimedia duties is Ford’s Sync4 system that comes included with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity, while a surround-view monitor and premium 18-speaker B&O sound system are available as options.
FordPass is also standard on the new full-sized Raptor, allowing for remote vehicle monitoring through a smartphone app.
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A new steering wheel with 12 o’clock marking is also found inside, with aluminium paddle shifters and sports seats to differentiate the Raptor from the rest of the F-150 range.
Recaro bucket seats are available as an option, as are carbon-fibre dashboard accents and a lockable flat-folding rear storage.
Being a Raptor model, the F-150 has received a number off enhancements designed to tackle tough terrain at speed.
Underneath, the F-150 Raptor scores five-link rear suspension with extra-long trailing arms and 24-inch coil springs, while the ECU has also been tweaked to allow “more torque to the rear wheels for quicker starts off the line, faster acceleration and better throttle responsiveness while simultaneously delivering comfort, stability, handling, control land traction at speed”, according to Ford.
Buyers can option 35- or 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain tyres giving the F-150 Raptor a ground clearance of up to 333mm, while approach, departure and breakover angles are rated at up to 33.1, 24.9 and 24.4 degrees respectively when fitted with the larger rubber.
Ford’s Terrain Management System is also featured, with seven drive modes to choose from including Slippery, Tow/Haul, Sport, Normal, Off-Road, Baja and Rock Crawl, with each adjusting steering, stability, throttle response, transmission and exhaust settings.
A ‘Trail 1-Pedal Drive’ feature is also included, allowing one foot operation of the F-150 Raptor in rock-crawling conditions.
Trail Control is also standard, a cruise control function for off-road use.
It remains to been how much of the F-150 Raptor's DNA carries over to the Ranger version, but the new-generation version of the latter is expected to be uncovered later this year.
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