Only a few more days!
know the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor debut date on February 3. A new teaser image suggests that the unveiling will take place at 11:00 ET. This is our first uncamouflaged, official look at the new performance pickup.
The teaser photo corresponds to a leaked parts diagram for the Raptor’s front. The grille is dominated by the Ford lettering, while the rest of the grille has a thick-pattern mesh. Three separate, thin lights are located along the upper edge.
The hood is revealed by a glimpse. It has raised sections and black trim. The center has a large black section.
The entire truck is shown in a teaser video on Facebook (above). It’s a nice touch to the video of the Raptor running in the desert by playing the opening of Metallica’s Enter Sandman.
The Raptor 2021 will be available Standard with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost 6 According to a leaked dealer ordering guide, it is. It is not clear if the engine has the same output as its predecessor with 450 horsepower (336 Kilowatts) 510 pound-feet (691 Newton-meters). It wouldn’t surprise Ford to increase the numbers slightly just for bragging rights.
Based on the sound of the Raptor’s exhaust, it seems that Ford is also working on a V8 engine. The leaked dealer guide suggests that this engine would arrive later in the vehicle’s production run.
The Raptor will be available in eight colors: Code Orange (Rapid Red), Velocity Blue (Antimatter Blue), Velocity Blue (Velocity Blue), Antimatter Blue), Iconic Silver; Lead Foot, Agate Black; and Oxford White. A two-panel moonroof can be added to the Raptor for $1,495.
The Raptor’s ride height is higher than the F-150 and has a more robust suspension to absorb bumps. Depending on the mode, a sophisticated all wheel- or four-wheel drive system should reduce the power.