Ford says the Bronco Raptor will arrive next year, and it’ll take on the Wrangler 392 with 37-inch tires and suspension components from the F-150 Raptor.
Ford just confirmed that the high-performance Bronco Raptor will arrive next year, showing a glimpse at the “Ford” script in its grille, and our illustration shows what the aggressive baja-ready SUV could look like. Earlier rumors and trademark filings suggested that the more capable Bronco would take the Warthog name, but now we know that it’ll follow in the F-150 Raptor’s footsteps, and it could be joined by the Ranger Raptor in the U.S. soon as well. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW
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The Bronco Raptor will make the Sasquatch package look like a Power Wheels. It’ll ride higher than the standard SUV, likely even more so than the Sasquatch-equipped Broncos, which ride on 35-inch tall rubber and are equipped with Bilstein dampers. Raptors will be fitted with Fox Live Wire adaptive dampers, the twin-tube bypass technology from the F-150 Raptor, and 37-inch BFGoodrich K02 All-Terrain tires will be available along with standard 35s. We also noticed beefier axles and a rear anti-roll bar on numerous test vehicles caught by our spy photographers. This setup will allow the Bronco Raptor to traverse uneven terrain at high speeds.
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It’s unlikely that Ford will shove a V-8in the Bronco Raptor, even though the Jeep Wrangler 392 is equipped with a 470-hp 6.4-liter V-8. We expect the Bronco Raptor will use the same twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 as the F-150 Raptor, which produces 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque in the pickup. A 10-speed automatic transmission will be the only option. Currently, a 310-hp 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 is the Bronco’s most powerful engine, and a manual gearbox is available on the less powerful turbo four.
Although the standard Bronco is available with a soft top and as a two-door model, the Raptor is likely to only be available in a four-door configuration with a hardtop based on the prototypes we’ve seen testing. Bronco Raptors will have a much wider track than the regular Bronco, and larger fenders and unique wheels to go with the tough stance. The teaser image showed amber marker lights, just like the F-150 Raptor, which are legally required on trucks more than 80 inches wide.
Look for Ford to slowly reveal more info about the upcoming high-performance Bronco variant before its arrival sometime in 2022. Pricing should start higher than the loaded First Edition four-door’s $62,605 starting price, as the F-150 Raptor starts just over $65,000.
By caranddriver.com
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