The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Ford unveiled the most powerful F-150 ever, unseating the electric F-150 Lightning.
The 2023 F-150 Raptor R promises to produce 700 horsepower from a supercharged V8 engine.
It’s built for crushing the harshest off-road terrain. It starts at more than $100,000.
If the Ford F-150 Raptor is something like a regular F-150 on steroids, then Ford’s newest truck is like an F-150 on steroids on steroids.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Meet the Raptor R, Ford’s most powerful F-150 yet.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Starting at $109,145, it’s also the most expensive Ford F-Series pickup ever, a company spokesperson confirmed.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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It’s pricier than the roughly $96,000 F-450 Super Duty Limited and the $91,000 F-150 Lightning Platinum, the top-tier version of the company’s new electric truck.The Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Ford took the regular Raptor — an extra-wide, off-road-ready behemoth geared toward high-speed desert racing — and injected even more power and capability to make a limited-edition, high-performance version.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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The existing Raptor brings loads of power to the table, delivering 450 horsepower through its turbocharged V6.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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The Raptor R steps things up a few notches. Ford says it churns out 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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It’s powered by a supercharged, 5.2-liter V8 that Ford also used in the Mustang Shelby GT500 sports car.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Ford says it recalibrated the engine to offer more torque at low speeds, which should help the Raptor R tackle challenging terrain.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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The new truck also cranks out more horsepower than Ford’s electric pickup. Until now, the 580-horsepower Lightning had the most horsepower of any Ford truck.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Ford didn’t just plop in a new engine and call it a day.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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To make the Raptor R even more capable in harsh environments than the regular Raptor, Ford also upgraded the truck’s exhaust system, air intakes, oil cooler, transmission, and driveshaft.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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The Raptor R gets an advanced, long-travel suspension setup that monitors the terrain hundreds of times per second and adjusts the suspension accordingly, Ford says.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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It comes with big, chunky 37-inch tires as standard equipment.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Like the regular Raptor, the Raptor R comes with a suite of off-road-focused tech features. Trail Control, for example, is like cruise control for unpaved roads.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Most of the big changes are under the hood. But the Raptor R also gets some outward updates that set it apart from the standard Raptor.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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It has a larger bump-out on its hood, which helps extract warm air and cool the engine.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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There are also unique “R” badges on the grille, hood, and tailgate.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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The rear fenders get a special graphic that Ford says “mirrors the harsh, cracked desert earth, reinforcing the type of environment the Raptor R is built to conquer.”The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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Inside, the Raptor R gets a black interior with seats made of leather and faux suede.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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It has carbon fiber on the doors and dashboard.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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The Raptor R is available to order now and production begins later this year.The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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