7.0?

[WarSurfer]

Ford went into the Gen1 Raptor expecting to lose money (dig into the archives for the Ford rep threads if you don't believe me) so whatever R&D went into the Gen2 didn't start until after they realized they had a winner.

Also, it isn't like Ford created a teleportation device, turbo's aren't new, v6s aren't new, aluminum isn't new, tires aren't new, buttons aren't new, etc... They updated the block based on existing tech, used better components, improved cam profiles, ported the heads and worked on the tune. The ORM / Transfer case wizardry was taken from Range Rover so they didn't have to do much there either.

I would bet the profit margin on the Gen2 is larger than the Gen1 because they weren't starting from scratch with respect to concept AND they already had a ton of data from all the Baja testing / racing and forum feedback - they do read this forum by the way.

 

[brc misfit]

>>>>Oh so that was you sitting in the corner staring all creepy during happy hour in the hotel bar? <<<<

and who was at the other end of the chain he was holding.?. even creepier.

 

[Frank N]

>>>>800HP v-12 Raptor that sounds like a Ferrari<<<<

that weep hole may be bigger than you think.

squatch said it so it must be true...care for some kool-aid?

 

[marilynsride]

I am told it will eliminate wheel hop and will increase the towing capacity bigly

won"t a 4" lift accomplish the same thing?

 

[Aaron]

won"t a 4" lift accomplish the same thing?

Only if you use a 4" lift block and switch to Rancho shocks


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[marilynsride]

Only if you use a 4" lift block and switch to Rancho shocks


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maybe we can organize a group buy?

 

[Aaron]

maybe we can organize a group buy?

No problem I'll get in touch with Rancho ASAP.

 

[LVsFINEST]

Guy hit the nail on the head (market pressure), otherwise the ecoboost is here to stay unfortunately. That said, there's rumors that Ford is thinking about a Super Duty Raptor to compete w/ the Power Wagon and I could see the 7.0 making it there.

 

[Sasquatch77]

Don't worry, there IS a v8 planned as an option for the Raptor.

 

[jaz13]

Don't worry, there IS a v8 planned as an option for the Raptor.

Of course there is. It was announced earlier this year just like you said it would.