The Euro-spec truck has a significantly higher torque.
Europeans have a long history of getting the short end of the stick when power is concerned. Automakers are being forced to make stricter emissions regulations to ensure that their engines comply with EU’s stricter laws. Euro 7 will make it even more difficult to comply with these stricter emissions regulations. The twin-turbo V6 in the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor was criticized for being significantly detuned to the Explorer ST. However, this is not generally true.
The 3.0-liter EcoBoost unit is much more powerful than the EU’s. Ford’s Press Offices in Australia and South Africa have announced that the Ranger Raptor local will be able to produce 392 horsepower (292 kW) as well as 583 Nm (430 Lb-ft) torque. This is more than 100 horsepower and 90 Nm (66 Lb-ft) higher than the Euro-spec truck, and it’s the largest discrepancy that we’ve ever seen.
It also has 20 Nm (15lb-ft more torque) than the Explorer ST. Ford claims that the Bronco Raptor’s V6 will be more massaged than the one used in the SUV. The full torque of the midsize truck will start at 3,500 rpm. Logic tells us that the EcoBoost engine will be available in the USA for the pickup-anywhere vehicle.
Ford will offer the redesigned Ranger Raptor with its twin-turbodiesel 2.0 liter engine in select markets. Although technical specifications are not available, the four pot EcoBlue produced 204 horsepower and 500 Nm (369lb-ft). The gasoline-powered model has more torque but the diesel is able to deliver its power much faster, starting at 1,750 rpm.
Both the old gasoline and new diesel can tow a maximum of 2,500 kg (5,511lbs) and are compatible with a ten speed automatic transmission. Some are asking if Ford will make an Everest Raptor SUV, but it is not likely.
The Bronco Raptor is the second model to be introduced with the suffix. Later in the year, the Blue Oval will unveil the F150 RaptorR. It will feature a V8 engine that will fight the Ram 1500 TRX.