The versions of Ford Ranger Raptor they have always been numerous despite the fact that in Italy it is a product aimed at a specific niche, above all for registration costs and for the various stamps that rage on our local roads. However, it is nice to know that in this world of hybrids, electrification and three-cylinder models, a certain market segment resists and fills the engine compartments with “heavy” parts. six-cylinder V with 288 horsepower.
Although aesthetically this new does not differ tremendously from the model that currently travels on our roads, we know that the Ford Performance development team has worked hard on the body placed under the chassis, strengthening it and giving suspension to the pick-up. Fox 2.5-inch Live Valve, capable of self-adjusting by adapting to the terrain even while the vehicle moves.
Speaking of the beating heart of the monster, the new V6 EcoBoost 3 Liters of displacement, which will have 288 horsepower of power. We know well that people who approach this type of vehicle are however interested above all in the torque power, which settles down to 491 Nm combined with a ten-speed automatic gearbox which in recent years we have appreciated on all Ford models who have implemented it.
Last but not least, know that in Baja mode the new Ford Ranger Raptor uses an innovative system that keeps the turbo under pressure for 3 seconds thus offering the possibility of having immediate power at the new touch.
Driving technology
Numerous steps forward by Ford which in addition to the well-known seven driving systems present on its off-road models, introduces an innovative cruise control dedicated precisely to off-road vehicles which, using a very sophisticated algorithm, to the radars present on the car and as long as they do not exceed 32 km / h, autonomously manages the accelerator and brake, allowing the driver to concentrate only on driving pleasure.
Internally, the Ford pickup leaves no room for criticism: everything is finished (like the outside, of course). Starting from the leather details with contrasting sport orange stitching up to the aluminum inserts for a harder look and lots of technology. In fact, the digital maxi screen already seen on makes its debut on this model as well Mustang Mach-E (the electric model of the range), although in this version it loses the typical central design element that divided the screen allowing you to raise and lower the volume in favor of a more sober look.
However, the new Raptor will also be available in the diesel versionlowering the number of cylinders that will become four for 2 liters of capacity, even if in addition to these details for the moment we do not know anything else
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