2021 Raptor Is a Total BUST!!

[rtmozingo]

Also, I bet the Gen3 Raptor was always a 2022 model BUT Ford pushed it up to 2021 to provide a product to some while they work on the V8 variant in 2022.

Relax guys, most here prob can't afford a 100K truck anyway and if you can, you are not likely going to Baja to beat on it.

Seems very likely. That would explain the rather anomalous year naming.

As far as pricing - that's exactly why Ford isn't concerned with the TRX. The people whining about the Raptor's limitations and lack of V8 - by and large - can't afford a Raptor, let alone the TRX. Those that can afford either and want bragging rights - not actual performance - will opt for the TRX, because it is the most expensive and has the best numbers. The rest of us will realize that the Raptor is better in every practical way, and much cheaper.

I think the Ford press announcement says it best:

F-150 Raptor has eclipsed the sales of other well-known performance icons. Over the last four years, the previous-generation Raptor cumulatively outsold Porsche’s entire lineup of sports cars and also outsold Chevrolet’s Corvette.

 

[nikhsub1]

Screw the V8 I wanted a 650HP Powerboost Raptor.

 

[Raptorial]

I guess I’m the only one who likes it. If I was in the market for a new Raptor, I’d be excited about grabbing a gen3. If you own a gen2 though, not enough reason to upgrade IMO

 

[moog5050]

After selling my Gen 1 a few years ago, on Sat I bought a low mileage fully optioned 2019 with stage 2 goosedtune and some other extras. I was a bit nervous I might regret not waiting it out on a Gen 3 but figured if there was enough motivation I would just sell it down the road and buy a Gen 3. So far and after seeing the release, I doubt I will be moving to a Gen 3 soon. Not that I don’t like the new offering but I am thrilled with this new to me raptor. Huge upgrade from my 2012. Maybe the Gen 3 will grow on me, but I actually like the styling of the Gen 2 better. And it runs like a scared rabbit.

 

[SilverBolt]

Trombone

Wonder what Baja mode sounds like, a freakin' donkey?
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Will an X-Pipe that far downstream actually do anything? It's after the muffler.

 

[nikhsub1]

Will an X-Pipe that far downstream actually do anything? It's after the muffler.

It's for sound only. X pipes and H pipes are performance enhancers on big block NA motors but actually suck dung on turbo applications and are nothing but a detriment if anything.

 

[JefferyGT]

LED license plate lights!

Finally.

Gorgeous truck.

 

[RAPTERRIER]

It's a disaster from the perspective of sound. Band aiding it with what they call a trombone isn't going to do anything. And Ford is going to rip the shirt off anyone looking to buy a Raptor R with a real engine in it.

 

[Psirus7]

I came to this thread to see all of the sport b$@#hing and I was not disappointed!

The truck looks good and sounds good IMHO.

 

[greenraptor]

It's a disaster from the perspective of sound. Band aiding it with what they call a trombone isn't going to do anything. And Ford is going to rip the shirt off anyone looking to buy a Raptor R with a real engine in it.

Sound is in the ear of the beholder. Since you’re a MOPAR fan do all V10 vipers sound like ass to you?