Bronco R Race Prototype Revealed for Baja 1000!

[JimmyDean]

I would assume that this has zero to do with the design of the actual Bronco? This is some racers/shops/customizers custom Sheetmetal work on a modified F-150 or ranger frame and just calling it a Bronco, correct?

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[TeocaliMG]

It is on our homepage! looks epic, I am checking to see if I can share it!

 

[snipes243]

If you look closely at the frame it has production pivots, mostly for class 2000 truck.

 

[Jalisurr]

I would assume that this has zero to do with the design of the actual Bronco? This is some racers/shops/customizers custom Sheetmetal work on a modified F-150 or ranger frame and just calling it a Bronco, correct?

Given all the official ford branding around it on the stand and the official Ford performance trailer in the background of one photo, I'd be inclined to think this will share styling cues with the production Bronco

 

[Nickp]

https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2019/11/broncoR.html

Here’s an article about it... not the production Bronco but a hint at things to come!

 

[Sherminiator]

Well the original Raptor baja 1000 truck was pretty close to the production one

 

[Jalisurr]

https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2019/11/broncoR.html

Here’s an article about it... not the production Bronco but a hint at things to come!

“Rugged endurance racing is such a big part of Bronco heritage. The Baja 1000 gives us not only the perfect setting to honor Rod Hall’s win, it also provides an authentic test bed to demonstrate our upcoming Bronco’s desert racing capability and durability.”
This is an interesting line - clearly they are intending for the BroncoBronco to have desert racing capability.

"The team worked in secret to create a one-off build that hints at the all-new Bronco to come"
And this prototype should give us some clues as to what the styling the real BroncoBronco will look like

 

[78CreamBrownie]

I like the "BRONCO" lettering across the front. I hope that stays on the production model.

 

[TeocaliMG]

If this is the Bronco then holy shit yes. IFS but looks strong as shit if it’s holding those tires.

Indeed it is, i'll save my continued gushing for the official reveal

 

[Jalisurr]

Another bit from that linked article:

More than a celebration of Hall’s 1969 win, the Bronco R race prototype is designed with the production model’s body-on-frame architecture to test its capability and durability, while also energizing off-road enthusiasts who eagerly await the return of America’s original sport utility vehicle.

The race prototype is built on a modified Ford T6 architecture that will provide the base for the production model. Beefed up for Baja, Bronco R features an independent front suspension with 14 inches of travel and a production-based five-link rear chassis design with up to 18 inches of travel, plus custom Fox shocks, 17-inch beadlock-capable aluminum wheels and 37-inch BFGoodrich tires.

This thing is based on the production chassis. Very cool. Also supporting the IFS for BroncoBronco hypothesis.

 

[Administrator]

Posted official press release and pics @ https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-r-race-prototype-for-baja-1000.859/

 

[snipes243]

Basically the mounting points to the frame are in a factory supplies location. So of the race series will use that to limit the classes.

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