Built  Tough to conquer the desert

The iconic desert runner Ford Raptor now is the most powerful Ford F-150 in the market. The new Raptor "R" looks more aggressive and sits one inch taller than the original Raptor.

The heart of the  Raptor R is a new 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that delivers 700 horsepower and 640 lb.-ft. of torque to give it incredible desert-running power. This is the basically the same engine from Ford previously seen in the Mustang Shelby GT500^®. Engineers recalibrated this motor to achieve the most torque-dense supercharged V8 yet in a production pickup.

Mojave is really tough, with sandy trails and lava rock hill climbs. This new Ford truck has an incredibly capable suspension. The five-link rear suspension features extra-long trailing arms to better maintain axle position on rough terrain, a Panhard rod and 24-inch coil springs – all optimized for outstanding stability while traversing desert terrain at high speeds. Advanced FOX Live Valve shocks are tuned to balance ride quality and roll control on- and off-road. These electronically controlled dampers use suspension height sensors and other sensors to monitor terrain conditions independently, hundreds of times a second, while adjusting suspension tuning accordingly. Wheel travel of 13 inches in front and 14.1 inches in back facilitates Raptor R’s ability to traverse sand and rocks with outstanding capability.

The "R" version has upgraded the original engine’s exhaust manifolds to a cast stainless steel design, including a unique oil cooler and filter, plus a deeper oil pan enabling it to tackle aggressive grades while keeping the engine oil cool. To help the engine breathe better, air intake volume is increased 66% via a wider air intake inlet and a higher-flow, higher-efficiency conical air filter.

Like the rest of the Raptor family, Raptor R comes standard with a suite of smart technology to make off-roading easier. Trail Turn Assist** allows drivers to shrink their turning radius on tight turns and go even further off-road. Ford Trail Control^™ – think cruise control for off-roading – lets drivers select a set speed and steer through challenging conditions while the truck handles throttle and braking. Trail 1-Pedal Drive^† allows customers to control throttle and braking with just one pedal to make extreme off-roading like rock crawling even easier.

Keeping you connected is a standard 12-inch touch screen with SYNC^® 4 technology, Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ compatibility^††. Raptor R also benefits from Ford Power-Up over-the-air software update capability^‡. These wireless updates can offer improvements throughout the vehicle – from the SYNC system to enhanced quality, capability and convenience upgrades that improve the ownership experience over time. 

The Raptor "R" should handle Baja deserts with easy. Based on my experience with the base Raptor, the 700 HP will make the new version one of the most exhilarating rides in the dirt.