was revealed last fall and is confirmed to start sales in the U.S. in 2023. It won't arrive on its own, though.
Ford on Tuesday revealed a high-performance Raptor variant that's also set to reach U.S. showrooms next year. That's a huge deal as thewas never sold here, due mostly to its sole diesel powertrain, a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4. That engine will still be offered in the new performance pickup in some markets, but the U.S. will exclusively receive a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6, which so far has only been mentioned as coming with a 10-speed automatic.
Performance numbers will be confirmed closer to the market launch but the V-6 is targeted to deliver close to 400 hp. In some markets, it has been confirmed with 391 hp. The engine's turbochargers benefit from the same anti-lag system used in the Ford GT and Focus ST, where the turbos don't start to slow down until three seconds after the driver lifts off the throttle, helping to maintain boost pressure when the driver steps back on the loud pedal.
There's also unique suspension. It consists of aluminium upper and lower control arms, long‑travel front and rear suspension, and a revised Watt’s link rear setup all aimed at improving control when driving off-road at high speed. Of course there are also Fox dampers, in this case the popular 2.5-inch internal bypass design which provides a good balance between on-road comfort and off-road capability.
The Ranger Raptor easily stands out from the rest of the Ranger pack thanks to unique styling elements, like flared wheel arches and a bold grille with an oversized “FORD” script. The wheels are a 17-inch set wrapped in off-road tires, and under the vehicle is a series of protective steel plates. Tow hooks are also found front and rear.