Future Raptor Gen Power Plant Options

[HighwaySentinel]

I know not everyone here is a fan of Jalopnik, but here is a story which features the head of Ford Performance discussing the possibilities of a Gen4 power plant. Interesting read and also nice to see they don't plan on abandoning the ICE in the Raptor any time soon.

Ford Doesn't Plan to Make an EV F-150 Raptor

The 2023 F-150 Raptor R begs the question of Raptor going electric, but Ford is not committing to it in the near future.

jalopnik.com

 

[Space Ghost]

My disapointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined

 

[FordTechOne]

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My disapointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined

Could have told you that without the need to interview FP. It’s a 600lb cast iron engine with less power and torque than the 3.5 HO. It would make no sense to put it in a Raptor.

 

[Diablo]

What about trading that unneeded crewcab and longer frame for the "heavier" 7.3 engine?

 

[RamseyF]

my guess is weight distribution would suck and harder to keep the power on the ground without making it a full-time all wheel drive. screw that I love just the rear wheel drive thats one reason I wouldn't be very interest in a TRX. gotta have the 2wd option in my opinion.

 

[Diablo]

I have an SCAB, but when I get in a crew cab it does not feel as nimble