Ford introduced plenty of updates to the 2024 F-150 line just a few months in the past, together with for the Raptor fashions. However one element left dangling was the horsepower quantity for the Raptor R. All Ford stated was that it was aiming for greater than 700 horsepower. Nicely, Ford hit that after which some, because the Raptor R formally makes 720 horsepower.
Typically, extra horsepower is an effective factor, however that is significantly vital as now the Raptor R is extra highly effective than the 702-horsepower Ram 1500 TRX. Granted, the TRX is heading off into the sundown, however we’re sure that Ford and its boosters will all be celebrating the achievement. As for a way Ford received the additional energy from the supercharged 5.2-liter V8, a consultant informed us that it has a revised engine calibration and “lowered air inlet losses.”
Torque figures stay unchanged at 640 pound-feet. And that leaves the TRX with a remaining declare to fame, because it makes 650. The Ford consultant did observe that the brand new Raptor R makes extra torque via the rev band than earlier than, which ought to make the brand new R really feel stronger regardless of the identical peak determine. Sadly, Ford did not share precise charts for the ability and torque curves.
Different Raptor adjustments this 12 months embrace tweaked grilles, graphics, lights and a brand new colour. The inside picks up a shift indicator and extra head-up show structure. Extra fascinating are the up to date Fox LiveValve shocks that now regulate each rebound and compression, and people can be found even on the common Raptor. However past these adjustments, the Raptors are comparatively unchanged. 2024 Raptors can be found for ordering proper now, although pricing hasn’t been set. We’re anticipating every mannequin to be near the present ones, which begin round $79,000 for the common Raptor, and round $109,000 for the highest canine (dino?) Raptor R.
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