How Fast Is the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor?
By phantomcopy | Posted in Ford, Ford Performance, Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor, Future Vehicles, New Ford on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 at 8:00 amAre you looking for a midsize pickup truck that is built for trail adventures? The 2023 Ford Ranger promises to deliver next-level style and performance in the class and the trail-rated 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is a highly-anticipated addition to the lineup. Built to mimic its larger Ford F-150 Raptor sibling, the Ford Ranger Raptor will turn heads on the trail. Interested drivers want to know – what are the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor engine options and specs – and we can help at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL.
Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0-Liter Twin-Turbo EcoBoost® V-6
Built to dominate the trail and compete with the Chevy Colorado ZR2 and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor is powered by a 3.0-liter Twin-Turbo EcoBoost® V-6 engine with a graphite-iron cylinder block that is married to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Armed with this combination under the hood, the Ford Ranger Raptor will deliver 392 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. A rugged 4WD system with locking front and rear differentials and an on-demand two-speed transfer case is standard on the Ford Ranger Raptor.
Ford Ranger Raptor Class-Exclusive Active Exhaust System
Do you love the sound of a turbocharged engine on the track or the trail? The Ford Ranger Raptor features a class-exclusive active exhaust system with four driver-selectable exhaust modes. Choose from Quiet, Normal, Sport and Baja exhaust modes and tune the sound of the engine to fit your preferences. Press a button on the steering wheel and upgrade your automotive experience in an instant.
Ford Ranger Raptor Driver-Selectable Terrain Modes
No matter where you and your 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor go, you can customize performance to fit the terrain. When you are on the pavement, you can choose from three modes – Normal, Sport and Slippery – that will tune the ABS sensitivity, traction control, steering response and throttle response to match your environment. When you are on the trail, choose from four terrain modes – Rock Crawl, Sand, Mud/Ruts and Baja. Trail Control™ will add to your experience on the trail.
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What are the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor engine options and specs? Tampa-area drivers who love power on the trail and on the pavement will love what the next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor brings to the table at Brandon Ford. Contact the dealership today to apply for online credit approval for the brand-new Ford Ranger Raptor!
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Oct 31, 2022 at 5:47am ET
This Is It!
Ford unveiled the Ranger Raptor earlier this year and by the looks of it, the Dearborn automaker is already ready to take the performance truck to the next level. Come tomorrow, November 1, a racing version will break cover during the Melbourne Cup Day, Australia's horse racing event held annually on the first Tuesday of November. To generate buzz around the premiere, a short teaser video has been published on various social media channels.
It’s too soon to say what the Blue Oval has been working on, but the extra lights suggest it's a rally-ready version for events such as the Baja 1000. All we can do is speculate at this point, but we won't be too surprised if it’s a Ranger Raptor R or something similar. The speedy truck already comes from the factory with a dedicated Baja driving mode, meaning it was conceived from the get-go to take a beating.
Unlike the previous-generation Ranger Raptor, the new one is coming to North America where it has been confirmed to go on sale in 2023. The United States and Canada are likely to receive the uncorked version with the full 392 hp and 583 Nm [430 lb-ft] of torque. Over in Europe, the truck has only 288 hp and 491 Nm [362 lb-ft] from its twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost engine due to far more stringent emissions regulations.
With the new Ranger Raptor, Ford is doing things differently by switching from a twin-turbodiesel four-cylinder to a V6 gas engine. In select markets, there's also a V6 diesel for the non-Raptor version while Volkswagen will be selling its own truck as the second-generation Amarok. As before, the Ranger has served as the foundation for a body-on-frame Everest SUV, but a spicy Raptor derivative is not planned for the time being.
The Ranger Raptor Is Different Depending On The Market:
Source: Ford Performance