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CarExpert detailed walkaround of the 2022 Ranger Raptor
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Drive.com.au first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor
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CarExpert first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor
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Chasing Cars first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor
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CarsGuide first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor
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Wheels Australia first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor
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carsales.com.au first look at the 2022 Ranger Raptor
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Ford Ranger Raptor
The next-generation and next-level Ford Ranger Raptor has arrived. Built to dominate in the desert, master the mountains and rule everywhere in between, the second-generation Ranger Raptor raises the off-road performance bar as a pick-up built for true enthusiasts.
Developed by Ford Performance, the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor is the ultimate performance derivative of the all-new Ford Ranger. With smarter technology controlling tougher, next generation hardware, Ranger Raptor blends raw power with mechanical and technical precision to create the most advanced Ranger ever.
"We've really focused on delivering a genuine performance truck with the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor," said Dave Burn, Ford Performance chief programme engineer for Ranger Raptor. "It's significantly faster, looks incredible, is packed with new features, and it's the toughest Ranger we've ever made."
European Ranger enthusiasts have special reason to celebrate as the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor is the first model from the Next-Gen Ranger line-up to be launched in Europe, with customer deliveries starting in the final quarter of 2022.
More power to play
The biggest news for performance fans is the introduction of an all-new twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 petrol engine tuned by Ford Performance to produce a targeted 288 PS and 491 Nm of torque.
The twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 engine boasts a compacted graphite-iron cylinder block, which is around 75 per cent stronger and up to 75 per cent stiffer than the iron used in traditional castings. Ford Performance ensured the engine delivers immediate response to throttle inputs, and a race-bred anti-lag system similar to that first seen on the Ford GT road car and Focus ST enables rapid delivery of boost on demand.
The next-generation and next-level Ford Ranger Raptor has arrived. Built to dominate in the desert, master the mountains and rule everywhere in between, the second-generation Ranger Raptor raises the off-road performance bar as a pick-up built for true enthusiasts.
Developed by Ford Performance, the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor is the ultimate performance derivative of the all-new Ford Ranger. With smarter technology controlling tougher, next generation hardware, Ranger Raptor blends raw power with mechanical and technical precision to create the most advanced Ranger ever.
"We've really focused on delivering a genuine performance truck with the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor," said Dave Burn, Ford Performance chief programme engineer for Ranger Raptor. "It's significantly faster, looks incredible, is packed with new features, and it's the toughest Ranger we've ever made."
European Ranger enthusiasts have special reason to celebrate as the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor is the first model from the Next-Gen Ranger line-up to be launched in Europe, with customer deliveries starting in the final quarter of 2022.
More power to play
The biggest news for performance fans is the introduction of an all-new twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 petrol engine tuned by Ford Performance to produce a targeted 288 PS and 491 Nm of torque.
The twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 engine boasts a compacted graphite-iron cylinder block, which is around 75 per cent stronger and up to 75 per cent stiffer than the iron used in traditional castings. Ford Performance ensured the engine delivers immediate response to throttle inputs, and a race-bred anti-lag system similar to that first seen on the Ford GT road car and Focus ST enables rapid delivery of boost on demand.
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Most powerful bakkie for SA: Ford's Ranger Raptor gets new 292kW V6 – but no more diesel
- New Ranger Raptor has a bigger engine with two more cylinders. But it isn't diesel.
- Ranger Raptor will be the most potent bakkie in South Africa when it arrives locally.
- The design builds on Raptor's theme of a wider stance. With a bold new grille and flared wheel arches.
Ford has revealed engine details for the new Ranger Raptor, and although diesel fans will be disappointed, the power numbers are astounding.
The second-generation Ranger Raptor will be powered by the company's 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6, boosting 292kW and 583Nm.
An 85% increase in power from one vehicle generation to the next is nearly unheard of in modern automotive engineering. But Ford is clearly not in the mood to entertain any argument about who builds the world's best high-performance all-terrain double-cab.
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- New Ranger Raptor has a bigger engine with two more cylinders. But it isn't diesel.
- Ranger Raptor will be the most potent bakkie in South Africa when it arrives locally.
- The design builds on Raptor's theme of a wider stance. With a bold new grille and flared wheel arches.
Ford has revealed engine details for the new Ranger Raptor, and although diesel fans will be disappointed, the power numbers are astounding.
The second-generation Ranger Raptor will be powered by the company's 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6, boosting 292kW and 583Nm.
An 85% increase in power from one vehicle generation to the next is nearly unheard of in modern automotive engineering. But Ford is clearly not in the mood to entertain any argument about who builds the world's best high-performance all-terrain double-cab.
Most powerful bakkie for SA: Ford's Ranger Raptor gets new 292kW V6 - but no more diesel | Life
Ford has nearly doubled the current bakkie's power output for its second-generation Ranger Raptor.
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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor revealed and is set to rewrite the rulebook
The new Ranger from the Blue Oval was unveiled a while back but as always, performance fans were eagerly awaiting more information on the second-gen of the hugely popular performance orientated derivative – the Ranger Raptor. Today is the day that all is revealed – this is the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor!
There was a time when bakkies and all-terrain vehicles served the pure purpose of utilitarian use. As the consumer market evolved and niches were established, a hunger for performance in every segment became commonplace. The Ranger Raptor follows a similar recipe by taking a standard Ranger and evolving it into an off-road performance orientated model.
This time around, the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor has done away with the turbo diesel motor and now features a high performance 3.0-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 which delivers 292 kW and 583 Nm. A permanent four-wheel drive system translates this power onto the road through a new electronically-controlled on-demand two-speed transfer case with front and rear locking differentials for when the going gets tough.
www.carmag.co.za
The new Ranger from the Blue Oval was unveiled a while back but as always, performance fans were eagerly awaiting more information on the second-gen of the hugely popular performance orientated derivative – the Ranger Raptor. Today is the day that all is revealed – this is the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor!
There was a time when bakkies and all-terrain vehicles served the pure purpose of utilitarian use. As the consumer market evolved and niches were established, a hunger for performance in every segment became commonplace. The Ranger Raptor follows a similar recipe by taking a standard Ranger and evolving it into an off-road performance orientated model.
This time around, the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor has done away with the turbo diesel motor and now features a high performance 3.0-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 which delivers 292 kW and 583 Nm. A permanent four-wheel drive system translates this power onto the road through a new electronically-controlled on-demand two-speed transfer case with front and rear locking differentials for when the going gets tough.
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor revealed and is set to rewrite the rulebook
The new Ranger from the Blue Oval was unveiled a while back but as always, performance fans were eagerly awaiting more information on the second-gen of the hugely popular performance orientated derivative - the Ranger Raptor. Today is the day that all is revealed - this is the 2023 Ford Ranger...
www.carmag.co.za
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Promo vid for the next gen Ranger Raptor
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New Ford Ranger Raptor Revealed with 292kW V6 Power
As Ford South Africa gears up for local production of the all-new Ford Ranger in 2022, the Blue Oval has revealed the next-generation Ranger Raptor boasting no less than 292kW! Is this the most capable high-performance bakkie on the planet? See details below!
We’ve seen all the teasers but the time has finally arrived for the new-generation Ford Ranger Raptor to be unleashed!
While the new Ranger will be produced at Ford’s advanced Silverton facility right here in Mzansi when production starts later this year, the highly-anticipated Ranger Raptor will be sourced from Thailand.
From the outset, Ford’s aim was to create the most capable, high-performance mid-size bakkie on the market and with the expertise of Ford Performance, that goal has now come to fruition.
“We’ve really focused on delivering a genuine performance truck with the next-gen Ranger Raptor,” said Dave Burn, Ford Performance Chief Program Engineer for Ranger Raptor. “It’s significantly faster, looks incredible, is packed with new features and is the strongest Built Ford Tough Ranger we’ve ever made.”
New Ranger Raptor Gets Mega V6 Power
The big news for the new Ranger Raptor is that it will offer significantly more power and torque than its predecessor. How does 292 kW and 583 Nm grab you? Yes, that’s 135 kW and 83 Nm more than the first-generation Ranger Raptor!
This grunt comes courtesy of Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 EcoBoost petrol engine, the same engine found under the bonnet of the Bronco Raptor and it’s been specifically tuned by Ford Performance. This powerplant is said to deliver an immediate response to throttle inputs and with a race-bred anti-lag system it provides “rapid delivery of boost on demand”.
This powerful V6 engine is paired with a specifically-calibrated 10-speed automatic transmission and the Ranger Raptor will also feature an electronically-controlled active exhaust system that can be adjusted at the press of a button or activated when selecting a particular drive mode.
The exhaust note can be set to quiet (to keep the neighbours happy), Normal, Sport or Baja, the latter of which will produce the most potent exhaust note.
A total of 7 driving modes will also be offered on the new Ranger Raptor including Normal, Rock, Slippery, Mud&Ruts, Sand, Sport and Baja.
When will the new Ford Ranger Raptor be available in South Africa?
Production of the all-new Ford Ranger is due to start in South Africa towards the end of 2022 and logic dictates that the new Ranger Raptor will be introduced locally thereafter which means that a first-quarter 2023 introduction in South Africa is more likely.
Ford South Africa, however, has not been able to confirm exact timings at this stage and we will keep you updated as soon official timings are communicated with us. Stay tuned!
www.cars.co.za
As Ford South Africa gears up for local production of the all-new Ford Ranger in 2022, the Blue Oval has revealed the next-generation Ranger Raptor boasting no less than 292kW! Is this the most capable high-performance bakkie on the planet? See details below!
We’ve seen all the teasers but the time has finally arrived for the new-generation Ford Ranger Raptor to be unleashed!
While the new Ranger will be produced at Ford’s advanced Silverton facility right here in Mzansi when production starts later this year, the highly-anticipated Ranger Raptor will be sourced from Thailand.
From the outset, Ford’s aim was to create the most capable, high-performance mid-size bakkie on the market and with the expertise of Ford Performance, that goal has now come to fruition.
“We’ve really focused on delivering a genuine performance truck with the next-gen Ranger Raptor,” said Dave Burn, Ford Performance Chief Program Engineer for Ranger Raptor. “It’s significantly faster, looks incredible, is packed with new features and is the strongest Built Ford Tough Ranger we’ve ever made.”
New Ranger Raptor Gets Mega V6 Power
The big news for the new Ranger Raptor is that it will offer significantly more power and torque than its predecessor. How does 292 kW and 583 Nm grab you? Yes, that’s 135 kW and 83 Nm more than the first-generation Ranger Raptor!
This grunt comes courtesy of Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 EcoBoost petrol engine, the same engine found under the bonnet of the Bronco Raptor and it’s been specifically tuned by Ford Performance. This powerplant is said to deliver an immediate response to throttle inputs and with a race-bred anti-lag system it provides “rapid delivery of boost on demand”.
This powerful V6 engine is paired with a specifically-calibrated 10-speed automatic transmission and the Ranger Raptor will also feature an electronically-controlled active exhaust system that can be adjusted at the press of a button or activated when selecting a particular drive mode.
The exhaust note can be set to quiet (to keep the neighbours happy), Normal, Sport or Baja, the latter of which will produce the most potent exhaust note.
A total of 7 driving modes will also be offered on the new Ranger Raptor including Normal, Rock, Slippery, Mud&Ruts, Sand, Sport and Baja.
When will the new Ford Ranger Raptor be available in South Africa?
Production of the all-new Ford Ranger is due to start in South Africa towards the end of 2022 and logic dictates that the new Ranger Raptor will be introduced locally thereafter which means that a first-quarter 2023 introduction in South Africa is more likely.
Ford South Africa, however, has not been able to confirm exact timings at this stage and we will keep you updated as soon official timings are communicated with us. Stay tuned!
New Ford Ranger Raptor 2022 Revealed with 292kW V6 Power
Ford has revealed the next-generation Ranger Raptor boasting no less than 292kW! Is this the most capable high-performance bakkie on the planet?
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New Ford Ranger Raptor revealed with 292kW V6 engine and redesigned chassis
The current Ford Ranger Raptor is already the undisputed king of terrain-stomping bakkies and the all new version, unveiled on Tuesday, aims to take things up a notch or ten.
The good news is that the new Ford Ranger Raptor has a significantly more powerful engine option, but the bad news for South Africans it’s not the new V6 turbodiesel that’s set to find its way into other new-generation Ranger models. Instead, Ford has opted for its 3.0-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 petrol engine, which produces 292kW and 583Nm. Ford says this is the engine that customers around the world asked for, and it also makes sense in terms of synergies given that the Bronco Raptor SUV has a similar powerplant.
Ford says it will also offer an updated version of the current 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel in select markets, although it appears that this won’t be offered in South Africa.
The other disappointing news is that the new Ford Ranger Raptor won’t be built in South Africa like the rest of the new-generation line-up - the company says Thailand will be the sole producer of the new performance pick-up.
When in Baja mode the 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 petrol motor has an anti-lag system that keeps the turbochargers spinning for up to three seconds after the driver lifts off the throttle, which allows for faster acceleration between gears and around corners.
Drivers can choose between four exhaust sound profiles, including a Quiet mode to keep the peace with your neighbours, and in addition to that there are seven driving modes, including the all-important ‘Baja’ setting.
www.iol.co.za
The current Ford Ranger Raptor is already the undisputed king of terrain-stomping bakkies and the all new version, unveiled on Tuesday, aims to take things up a notch or ten.
The good news is that the new Ford Ranger Raptor has a significantly more powerful engine option, but the bad news for South Africans it’s not the new V6 turbodiesel that’s set to find its way into other new-generation Ranger models. Instead, Ford has opted for its 3.0-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 petrol engine, which produces 292kW and 583Nm. Ford says this is the engine that customers around the world asked for, and it also makes sense in terms of synergies given that the Bronco Raptor SUV has a similar powerplant.
Ford says it will also offer an updated version of the current 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel in select markets, although it appears that this won’t be offered in South Africa.
The other disappointing news is that the new Ford Ranger Raptor won’t be built in South Africa like the rest of the new-generation line-up - the company says Thailand will be the sole producer of the new performance pick-up.
When in Baja mode the 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 petrol motor has an anti-lag system that keeps the turbochargers spinning for up to three seconds after the driver lifts off the throttle, which allows for faster acceleration between gears and around corners.
Drivers can choose between four exhaust sound profiles, including a Quiet mode to keep the peace with your neighbours, and in addition to that there are seven driving modes, including the all-important ‘Baja’ setting.
New Ford Ranger Raptor revealed with 292kW V6 engine and redesigned chassis
The good news is that the new Ford Ranger Raptor has a significantly more powerful engine option, but sadly it’s not a diesel.
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Ford Ranger Raptor engineer on how to make an RS pick-up
Raptor programme boss Justin Capicchiano explains just how far Ford's sporting truck has come
Ford has revealed the heavily upgraded and uprated second-generation version of its fan-favourite Ranger Raptor pick up. Chief among the changes is the switch from a four-cylinder diesel engine to a new 3.0-litre V6 with significantly more power and enhanced performance potential.
But the powertrain forms only part of a wide-reaching overhaul that Justin Capicchiano, one of the senior engineers involved in the truck's reinvention, says has taken the Ford Ranger Raptor from ST levels of performance to full-fat RS.
Autocar sat down with Capicchiano for an idea of what to expect when we drive the Raptor later this year:
www.autocar.co.uk
Raptor programme boss Justin Capicchiano explains just how far Ford's sporting truck has come
Ford has revealed the heavily upgraded and uprated second-generation version of its fan-favourite Ranger Raptor pick up. Chief among the changes is the switch from a four-cylinder diesel engine to a new 3.0-litre V6 with significantly more power and enhanced performance potential.
But the powertrain forms only part of a wide-reaching overhaul that Justin Capicchiano, one of the senior engineers involved in the truck's reinvention, says has taken the Ford Ranger Raptor from ST levels of performance to full-fat RS.
Autocar sat down with Capicchiano for an idea of what to expect when we drive the Raptor later this year:
Ford Ranger Raptor engineer on how to make an RS pick-up | Autocar
Raptor programme boss Justin Capicchiano explains just how far Ford's sporting truck has come
www.autocar.co.uk
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New 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor gets 284bhp petrol V6
Hardcore version of new pick-up gets a new look inspired by the F-150 and a substantial power boost
Ford’s hardcore Ranger Raptor pick-up has swapped its 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine for a substantially more powerful 3.0-litre petrol V6 and undergone a radical redesign influenced by the US-market F-150 Raptor.
It will be the first version of the new fourth-generation Ranger to go on sale in Europe, with deliveries getting under way in late summer. The standard truck, revealed in 2021, will follow by the end of this year.
The new 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 puts out 284bhp – a 74bhp hike – and 362lb ft. Although Ford has yet to reveal performance figures, the new Raptor is expected to comfortably outpace the previous version, which needed 10.1sec to hit 62mph from rest. However, the current 2.0-litre diesel engine will also be made available in the Raptor from 2023.
A ‘race-bred’ anti-lag system, similar to that used by the Ford GT supercar and Ford Focus ST hot hatch, keeps the turbos spinning for three seconds after lift-off, to enable the driver to get back on the power sooner after coming out of a corner, for example. The turbos are also mapped to start spinning at different times in each of the automatic gearbox’s 10 ratios, in order to give the straightest acceleration curve.
www.autocar.co.uk
Hardcore version of new pick-up gets a new look inspired by the F-150 and a substantial power boost
Ford’s hardcore Ranger Raptor pick-up has swapped its 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine for a substantially more powerful 3.0-litre petrol V6 and undergone a radical redesign influenced by the US-market F-150 Raptor.
It will be the first version of the new fourth-generation Ranger to go on sale in Europe, with deliveries getting under way in late summer. The standard truck, revealed in 2021, will follow by the end of this year.
The new 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 puts out 284bhp – a 74bhp hike – and 362lb ft. Although Ford has yet to reveal performance figures, the new Raptor is expected to comfortably outpace the previous version, which needed 10.1sec to hit 62mph from rest. However, the current 2.0-litre diesel engine will also be made available in the Raptor from 2023.
A ‘race-bred’ anti-lag system, similar to that used by the Ford GT supercar and Ford Focus ST hot hatch, keeps the turbos spinning for three seconds after lift-off, to enable the driver to get back on the power sooner after coming out of a corner, for example. The turbos are also mapped to start spinning at different times in each of the automatic gearbox’s 10 ratios, in order to give the straightest acceleration curve.
2022 Ford Ranger Raptor brings 284bhp petrol V6 for £57,340 | Autocar
Hardcore version of new pick-up gets a new look inspired by the F-150 and a substantial power boost
www.autocar.co.uk
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The new Ford Ranger Raptor gets a proper twin-turbo V6 engine
Ford’s next-gen Raptor will arrive later this year with a petrol-powered 284bhp V6
When Ford launched the first Ranger Raptor pick-up a few years ago, we loved everything about it. Well, almost everything. The one component that didn’t seem to fit with the Baja-bashing nature was the 210bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine. Sure, it had 369lb ft of torque and we were never expecting an F-150 Raptor-syle V8, but it lacked soul and drama.
Luckily it seems Ford Performance was listening, because the new Raptor (based on the next generation Ranger unveiled late last year) will have a twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 at its heart. Hurrah!
The petrol V6 will produce 284bhp and 362lb ft of torque. It’ll shout about it too, with a new active exhaust that gets Quiet, Normal, Sport and Baja modes. Ford hasn’t released any acceleration or top speed figures just yet, but the Raptor’s programme supervisor Justin Capicchiano did let slip that it’d be “hot hatch-fast on dirt”. Mega. The 10-speed auto gearbox remains.
Developed by Ford Performance in Australia, the new Ranger Raptor will get re-engineered suspension to cope with the extra power. There’s more travel and FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve dampers, plus underbody protection that’s almost double the size of the standard Ranger’s and made from 2.3mm-thick steel.
The chassis has also been beefed up and there’s now seven different drive modes, plus a new full-time four-wheel drive system with an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case and front and rear locking diffs. Oh, and the engine gets a new anti-lag system that keeps the turbos spinning for up to three seconds after you back off the throttle.
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Ford’s next-gen Raptor will arrive later this year with a petrol-powered 284bhp V6
When Ford launched the first Ranger Raptor pick-up a few years ago, we loved everything about it. Well, almost everything. The one component that didn’t seem to fit with the Baja-bashing nature was the 210bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine. Sure, it had 369lb ft of torque and we were never expecting an F-150 Raptor-syle V8, but it lacked soul and drama.
Luckily it seems Ford Performance was listening, because the new Raptor (based on the next generation Ranger unveiled late last year) will have a twin-turbo 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 at its heart. Hurrah!
The petrol V6 will produce 284bhp and 362lb ft of torque. It’ll shout about it too, with a new active exhaust that gets Quiet, Normal, Sport and Baja modes. Ford hasn’t released any acceleration or top speed figures just yet, but the Raptor’s programme supervisor Justin Capicchiano did let slip that it’d be “hot hatch-fast on dirt”. Mega. The 10-speed auto gearbox remains.
Developed by Ford Performance in Australia, the new Ranger Raptor will get re-engineered suspension to cope with the extra power. There’s more travel and FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve dampers, plus underbody protection that’s almost double the size of the standard Ranger’s and made from 2.3mm-thick steel.
The chassis has also been beefed up and there’s now seven different drive modes, plus a new full-time four-wheel drive system with an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case and front and rear locking diffs. Oh, and the engine gets a new anti-lag system that keeps the turbos spinning for up to three seconds after you back off the throttle.
The new Ford Ranger Raptor gets a proper twin-turbo V6 engine
Ford’s next-gen Raptor will arrive later this year with a petrol-powered 284bhp V6