Expect to see a lot of horsepower under the hood.
We’re just a few steps away from the new Ford F-150 Raptor. But it’s not only the most extreme off-roader on the Blue Oval’s horizon. We have new spy photos from the Motor City that give us a glimpse of what Roush is planning for the F150. In this version, it seems ready to jump tall mountains with a single stroke of the throttle.
The most important news is the one you don’t see. According to Ford, the supercharged Coyote V8 5.0-liter engine produces at least 650 horsepower. Although it’s a rumor, our sources in these situations tend to be quite accurate. The Ram TRX boasts 702 horsepower from its Hellcat V8. It is likely that Roush has its rival across the border in mind. This is especially true when you consider that the upgraded suspension, which Fox Performance Series claims, has a maximum horsepower of 702 hp.
Roush’s off-roader is likely to be a more popular choice than Ford’s F150 Raptor. This is especially true for those who want V8 power, as the Raptor will continue to use the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost. It will be the standard motor. Camo-wrapped Raptor test cars emitting a V8 rumble. Rumours suggest that a range-topping Raptor equipped with the supercharged V8from Mustang Shelby GT500 may be on the horizon.
The official Ford unveiling of the new Raptor will answer most of our questions. The official debut of the Roush F-150 is expected to take place sometime in the spring.