FORD Motor Firm has introduced that it’ll reveal its much-anticipated next-gen Ranger Raptor globally on February 22 through its Fb and YouTube social media channels.
A teaser video launched right this moment reveals a camouflage-clad Ranger Raptor testing at excessive speeds in what might be the Australian outback. A cracking – and presumably petrol-fed – turbocharged V6 soundtrack and fast computerized transmission shifts accompany the dust-filled thirty-second movie.
Developed by Ford Efficiency for off-road lovers, the brand new Raptor guarantees to be the most-powerful factory-built Ranger but. Ford has but to launch spec or pricing particulars of its 2022 Ranger line-up, however the ute is predicted to supply modest will increase over the current-gen mannequin.
Due on sale in early 2023, the Ranger Raptor is broadly tipped to function Ford’s 2.7-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine underneath the bonnet. The unit is reputed to supply peak outputs of 231kW and 540Nm of torque and is more likely to be paired completely with a 10-speed computerized transmission.
On the styling entrance, the Raptor is predicted to function a brawnier, flared physique with FORD radiator grille, distinctive alloy wheels, BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 rubber and wide-set twin exhaust ends.
It’s understood the Ranger can be constructed at each Ford’s South African and Thai manufacturing amenities, the previous alongside Volkswagen’s twin-under-the-skin Amarok. Australian fashions can be sourced from Thailand as per the present mannequin.
Ford unveiled its fifth-generation Ranger late final yr. On the time, it confirmed that the mannequin will arrive with a alternative of four- and six-cylinder turbo-diesel engines in addition to considerably revised chassis and suspension bundle and extensively up to date know-how and gear ranges together with an enormous portrait-oriented central touchscreen.
Ford didn’t announce pricing, payload, towing capability, engine outputs or dimensions of the load space and cabin on the mannequin’s international reveal, however mentioned that the mannequin was its first utterly redesigned Ranger for the reason that launch of the T6 sequence in 2011.
It additionally mentioned the three.0-litre turbo-diesel V6-powered mannequin was more likely to be a favorite with clients wanting “extra energy and torque for towing heavy hundreds and excessive off-roading”.
And it appears off-road consumers are in Ford’s sights. In contrast with the outgoing mannequin, the entrance wheels of the brand new Ranger are positioned additional ahead (+50mm) to supply an improved method angle and additional outboard (+50mm) to extend off-road articulation.
The rear shock absorbers are relocated outboard of the body rails to enhance journey high quality over all surfaces and when totally laden, whereas the supply of two four-wheel-drive techniques and twin restoration hooks within the entrance bumper guarantee off-road duties are correctly catered to.
Go to GoAuto once more on February 22 for full particulars of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor.
