Here’s the good news: Ford confirms its newest F-150 Raptor is debuting on February 3, 2021, at 11:00 am ET on the American carmaker’s official YouTube and Facebook page. We have a hunch the new Raptor V8 will be faster. The Ram TRX rushes to 60 mph in 4.5-seconds, and it finishes the quarter-mile in 12.9-seconds at 108 mph. We’re also expecting the new Ford Raptor to be faster in a dragstrip with its stronger motor. We’re betting Ford will settle for nothing less than the Shelby GT500’s 760-horsepower motor, which is roughly 58 more horses than the TRX’s blown Hellcat V8 engine. The Ram TRX’s supremacy may be a short one with the return of Ford’s supercharged 5.2-liter V8 for the new Raptor. More Power and the return of Ford’s supercharged V8 We also understand that some Raptor owners prefer a monster truck with a conscience, so an electrified Raptor makes sense in the real world. It’s a distinct possibility considering the new F-150 Hybrid is already on sale, and Ford can use the 3.0-liter V6 hybrid powertrain from the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring with 630 pound-feet of torque and 494 horsepower. You can call it a ‘Hail Mary,’ but rumors persist of a Raptor Hybrid version arriving next year. Yes, leaf springs are more rigid and allow a pickup truck to carry heavier items in the bed, but coil springs are tunable for both ride and handling. It’s interesting to point out that Ram’s TRX has independent suspension on all fours, so it’s only natural for Ford to keep up with changing consumer preferences. Leaf-sprung rear suspension is standard for most pickups, but early spy shots of the incoming Ford Raptor suggest a redesigned coil-sprung rear suspension is in the works.Ĭoupled with new Fox shock absorbers and a taller ride height, we’re expecting the Raptor’s new rear suspension to improve on-road comfort with greater high-speed off-road capabilities. Here’s what you can expect from Ford’s new monster truck. As it turns out, the next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor is arriving with a vengeance.

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