[supra93]

Described by the chief program engineer as being "like a motocross bike and an ATV rolled up into a pick-up truck."

After a pretty long teaser campaign, Ford is finally lifting the veil on the first-ever Ranger Raptor. Truth be told, we will have to wait a little bit more for the full release since the attached images and info come courtesy of Motoring after the Australian website briefly had the article live. Combining the regular model’s go-anywhere capabilities with the added firepower you’d come to expect from a Raptor, the go-faster pickup truck set to be built in Thailand builds upon the F-150 Raptor and comes in a dual cab flavor.

Billed as being a “factory-built performance truck” catering the off-road enthusiast crowd, the Ranger Raptor is motivated by an entirely new four-cylinder, 2.0-liter diesel engine fitted with a pair of turbos. It churns 210 horsepower (157 kilowatts) and a generous 369 pound-feet (500 Newton-meters) of torque, and although performance numbers have not been released, it should be properly quick on just about any type of road out there.

Compared to the regular Aussie-spec Ranger and its five-cylinder 3.2-liter Duratorq engine, the new unit produces 14 hp (10 kW) and 22 lb-ft (30 Nm) more, which might not sound like much, but let’s keep in mind this is after all a diesel engine. Output will be channeled to both axles through the already familiar 10-speed automatic transmission developed by the Blue Oval in collaboration with General Motors.

The Ranger Raptor has been developed mainly in Australia with help from Ford’s U.S. Raptor team and has been engineered with a long-travel, tailor-made Fox suspension and a coilover Watts Link rear setup. It sits on exclusive 17-inch wheels wrapped around in BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires and backed by chunky 332-mm front and rear brake rotors. Additional underbody protection has been installed, along with a Baja Mode inherited from the F-150 Raptor, and an increased ground clearance, now at 28.3 centimeters (11.1 inches).

For the 2019 model year, the Ranger is finally making a comeback in the United States and is expected to spawn a Raptor version if the spy shots above are any indication. We might get to see the production model in all of its U.S.-spec glory sometime next year as a 2020MY to take on the Chevy Colorado ZR2. Time will tell whether it will get the same diesel and/or an EcoBoost gasoline unit.

https://www.motor1.com/news/229699/f...-raptor-debut/

[kprocivic]

Definitely will be my next vehicle. Baby raptor ftw.

[mkoesel]

The engine is a bit disappointing given that there is already a 195hp I5 diesel available for the standard Ranger. It seems to me that, starting with that engine as basis for a new high performance diesel would have made a bigger impact.

If they decide to do a gasoline version of this truck for the North America market and wherever else there may be demand, their 2.7L V6 turbocharged V6 would be seem to be a good place to start. Figure 360hp or so - basically an F150 Raptor engine scaled down by 20% in displacement and power output.

[kprocivic]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

The engine is a bit disappointing given that there is already a 195hp I5 diesel available for the standard Ranger. It seems to me that, starting with that engine as basis for a new high performance diesel would have made a bigger impact.

If they decide to do a gasoline version of this truck for the North America market and wherever else there may be demand, their 2.7L V6 turbocharged V6 would be seem to be a good place to start. Figure 360hp or so - basically an F150 Raptor engine scaled down by 20% in displacement and power output.

I believe they said it will be the 2.3 4banger similar to the focus rs and mustang engine.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by kprocivic

I believe they said it will be the 2.3 4banger similar to the focus rs and mustang engine.

The standard Ranger engine in the US will be the 2.3L EcoBoost I4. No North American Ranger Raptor has been announced yet.

[kprocivic]

I completely forgot about the edge st. Ok yea the 2.7 makes more since. Whatever they decide hopefully it has at least 350hp.

[aaaaah]

I guess the engine is kind of competitive with the 3.0 in the Amarok... I guess?

157kW/500Nm still has to be a slow go in something that weighs near on two tonnes.

This with the F150's newly announced diesel though...

[eluded]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

The standard Ranger engine in the US will be the 2.3L EcoBoost I4. No North American Ranger Raptor has been announced yet.

This

[48Laws]

I’m a self-admitting European snob but, the full-sized Raptor has been on my mind for weeks. If this thing has the same road presence as the OG, i might consider. Needs more HP though.

[RABAUKE]

So my MB 250 GLK Bluetec has a 2 litre diesel which has the same HP and torque, is this more parts swapping between manufacturers? And FWIW, I like the engine, it gets great fuel economy and pulls well.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by RABAUKE

So my MB 250 GLK Bluetec has a 2 litre diesel which has the same HP and torque, is this more parts swapping between manufacturers? And FWIW, I like the engine, it gets great fuel economy and pulls well.

The GLK's OM651 engine displacement is 2.1L, not 2.0L.

[RABAUKE]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

The GLK's OM651 engine displacement is 2.1L, not 2.0L.

My bad, same HP and torque though.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by RABAUKE

My bad, same HP and torque though.

I believe the Mercedes engine is rated at 200hp. So slightly more displacement, but slightly less power than the Range Raptor. In any case, definitely not same engine.

[RM7]

Torque under the curve with a good transmission and I'm sure it'll be a fun truck. Modern turbos spool pretty fast and if done correctly, I'm sure it would be good, although GM would theoretically have more mod potential with more displacement.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by 48Laws

I’m a self-admitting European snob but, the full-sized Raptor has been on my mind for weeks. If this thing has the same road presence as the OG, i might consider. Needs more HP though.

This smaller truck won't have the same presence. Not even close.

[48Laws]

I think you’re correct.

[c1pher]

I'd like it better if it had the regular 3.5 ecoboost (not the big Raptor ecoboost). Looks nice though. I think I'd still get a v6 ZR2.

[mkoesel]

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-raptor-for-us

Ford Performance boss hints at gas-powered Ranger Raptor for US

When Ford on Wednesday took the covers off its new Ranger Raptor, the question on everyone's lips was whether we'll see it in the United States.

That's still to be determined but the head engineer at Ford Performance has hinted strongly at the Ranger Raptor making its way to the states, and with a gasoline engine instead of the 210-horsepower diesel 4-banger it was revealed with.

Speaking with Drive, Jamal Hameedi, Ford Performance chief vehicle engineer, said the Ranger Raptor would be a hit in the U.S. but would require a gasoline engine, even though he thinks the diesel is the right choice for the rest of the world.

“Raptors are a slam dunk for the U.S.; I think [the Ranger Raptor] would do really well in the states, Hameedi said in an interview published Friday. “I think most American off-roaders would actually prefer a petrol gas engine, but a diesel is the absolute way to go for the rest of the world.”

Interestingly, Hameedi described the handling of the Ranger Raptor as being better than on any other pickup he's driven, including the F-150 Raptor. He praised the smaller truck's new Watts Link rear suspension, which again he said would make the Ranger Raptor well-suited to the U.S.

“[The Ranger Raptor] really is the best handling pickup truck I’ve driven and not by an insignificant margin,” Hameedi said. “The watt’s link and everything, I think it would go pretty well in America.”

When asked by Drive why Ford hasn't announced the Ranger Raptor for the U.S., Hameedi's response was that Ford's priority right now is ensuring the rest of the world finally has access to a Raptor of some sort.

Should it come here, Ford has two worthy gas engines that would ensure the Ranger Raptor has enough oomph without stepping on the toes of its big brother. One is the 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 of the Mustang EcoBoost, which produces 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque (or as much as 350 hp and 350 lb-ft in the Focus RS); the other is the 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 of the Fusion Sport, which produces 325 hp and 350 lb-ft. As a reminder, the F-150 Raptor comes with a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 with 450 hp and 510 lb-ft.

[tiltmode43]

Originally Posted by Never_Enough

This smaller truck won't have the same presence. Not even close.

Originally Posted by 48Laws

I think you’re correct.

It's subjective but I tend to disagree actually. Shorter length by 19.4", shorter roof height by 4.8", but only .7" narrower and only .4" less ground clearance than the F150 Raptor. It depends what one's idea of what presence is but the aggressive fenders/width combined with ground clearance are what do it for me. Relative to the size of the truck, the width and ground clearance are massive on the Ranger Raptor.





In a perfect world they'll offer a (Mustang derived) 5.0L V8 Ranger Raptor alongside the 7.0L V8 F150 Raptor to offer the ultimate mid & full-size off road performance trucks on the market. One can dream... would hate to see the dealership markups though

Regarding the Ranger Raptor in the US, the Colorado ZR2 already took down the Tacoma TRD as most desirable mid-size off road truck, I'm sure Ford is dying to dethrone the Bowtie! I love the ZR2 diesel, but fingers crossed they bring the Ranger Raptor here.

[48Laws]

Think I’d still go for the OG with extended cab.

[Mingwan]

wow, that actually looks badass. if it gets the TT V6....that would be epic.

[bimmer456]

210 seems modest. How much torque? So assuming it can run on biodiesel, is this better for performance than petroleum diesel or just cleaner? Looking forward to the electric raptor with loads of torque.