Report: 2016 Raptor to use an EcoBoost V8

[Rambo]

"Ford has reportedly allocated funds and time on developing the next generation of the Raptor. It will be naturally based on the aluminum body structure and high-strength steel frame of the 2015 Ford F-150. This will make the truck lighter. If not by 700 lbs, then by a significant percentage. Of course, you still get all the benefits of the new aluminum cab and interior design: greater stiffness, more legroom, more shoulder room, panoramic sunroof, and more. As if the current Crew Cab Raptor is lacking on interior room.

Now, a TFLtruck source says that the next Raptor will use an EcoBoost V8. Sure, using an upgraded version of the existing 3.5L V6 EcoBoost would be convenient, but it would not have the outrageous factor that Raptor is all about. The twin-turbo V8 will likely displace 5.0 liters (or a little more) and be capable of close to 500 horsepower in Raptor trim. A blown Coyote! That sounds more like it. Make the truck bigger, faster, and (likely) more efficient. That should keep the customers coming."

Link: Will the next generation 2016 Ford Raptor use an EcoBoost V8? | TFLTruck.com: Truck News, Views & Reviews | The Fast Lane TruckTFLTruck.com: Truck News, Views & Reviews | The Fast Lane Truck

 

[BIRDMAN]

 

[jdruzik]

I'll believe it when I see it...

 

[Tom]

^Think positive. It will be great!!!

 

[Kanakry]

Hmmm if I only knew someone who worked for the company that makes all of Fords Engine controllers. :********:

 

[Jake Y.]

So much want!

 

[DrippinRaptor]

I'd be onboard for an EcoBoost V8.

 

[TiFJ]

When Ford changed the Raptor engine from 5.4L to 6.2L and everybody was wondering about whether or not the 3.5L EB would make it into the Raptor I remember saying that an EB version of the 5.0L would be awesome.

Still think it would make a great engine but I'm not convinced that Ford will keep the Raptor name alive for the next generation of F150s.

 

[FarFromStock]

 

[skyscraper]

EB v6...booooo
EB v8...hell yeah