2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R (V8) – Ford Raptor 2023

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R (V8) - Ford Raptor 2023 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Restores the Roar with a 700-HP V-8 - The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R arrives with a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 that makes 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. - Along with a restored roar, every Raptor R has 37-inch tires and subtle visual cues that differentiate it from the V-6 version. - The 2023 F-150 Raptor R starts at $109,145, with orders open now and production starting this fall. The Raptor R is powered by Ford&Predator V-8. However, there are some significant differences between the pickup-truck version and the one under the Shelby GT500&hood. In the mightiest Mustang, the blown motor makes 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque. In the Raptor R, the supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 makes 700 horses and 640 pound-feet. For further comparison, the regular-strength Raptor&twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 makes 450 horses and 510 pound-feet. The new power figures are a result of Ford&tailoring the truck&engine for optimal performance in conditions that it&actually be driven in. Think pounding across the desert or crawling over obstacles rather than racing around a track or operating at triple-digit speeds. The Raptor&new engine still pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. However, the transmission has a new calibration and an upgraded torque converter. The Raptor R also has a new, stronger front axle and a thicker driveshaft. Ford says the changes that sacrificed 60...