What's next for Ford Raptor now that Ram came out with the RHO?

[FmaxTurboSi]

So what's everybody's thoughts? Will Ford come out with a different powerplant or option with the release of the Ram RHO?

I wish we could get a 35" Raptor with the Raptor R motor. Like a 801 package with Raptor R power plant option.

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

I'll bite your baitclick just to say. No, and

FŮCK A DODGE

 

[James O]

The only logical thing that makes sense is to increase power output on the 3.5.

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

But why.....Ford has a stripped down worktruck with a V8. Albeit not a 4x4and Not as much hype but badasser

 

[someday]

I expect nothing till gen 4. they knew the rho was coming out with 500+ hp and they did nothing in ~8 years or for 2024

engine power is 2nd on their list of priorities

ford:
1. suspension
2. power
3. appearance
4. tech

 

[GCATX]

Clearly...

 

[shigman]

I doubt very highly they are going to develop a new or even semi modified version of the HO 3.5 for the Raptor. They will have to increase power, and likely it’ll come at the expense of weight from a battery and motors. They already have a power boost, there is no way in all their staff meetings the idea of putting the hybrid in the raptor hasn’t come up at least once.

 

[GCATX]

Ecoboost HP is just a tune away. They will eat the warranty costs and tune her up to be top dog. Hopefully.

 

[someday]

maybe a 3.7 ho v6 for gen 4

 

[shigman]

maybe a 3.7 ho v6 for gen 4

Wouldn’t be out of the ordinary. Nissan did that, converted all their 3.5s to 3.7 VQs to make a little extra power.