Bronco Raptor R news coming 1/17... see upcoming Ford Performance video description

[Fly]

MAP is not tooled for the 3.5.

Here is an explanation from TurboS:

“Because MAP, Michigan Assembly Plant, is tooled for the latest Ecoboost engines called Nano series. The 2.3L, 2.7L, & 3.0L are the Nano series family of engines. To accommodate the 3.5L would have required plant tooling changes and shutdown. By staying within the Nano family all the various vehicle configurations may proceed down the assembly line at any time.”

Could a Raptor R be produced by Multimatic like the DR instead of being assembled at MAP?

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[mpeugeot]

Could a Raptor R be produced by Multimatic like the DR instead of being assembled at MAP?

Exactly what I was thinking, if they are making 50-500 of them, then the MAP assembly line doesn't factor in at all.

In typical Ford fashion, these will be less common than the base model (or Everglades).

 

[5GENIDN]

One day I'm gonna open the greatest burger place and call it Nothingburger.

So a chicken sandwich shop?

 

[CarGuy]

I find the $90k+ for a Braptor absurd…can’t imagine the 6-digit amount for a Raptor R. You’d be better off with a MB G-class.

 

[Cactus Jack]

It’s possible, but let’s hope it is not a limited run.

A hybrid powertrain makes the most sense.

Gas mileage would be improved as well.

Could a Raptor R be produced by Multimatic like the DR instead of being assembled at MAP?

Exactly what I was thinking, if they are making 50-500 of them, then the MAP assembly line doesn't factor in at all.

In typical Ford fashion, these will be less common than the base model (or Everglades).

 

[ironmike]

MAP is not tooled for the 3.5.

Here is an explanation from TurboS:

“Because MAP, Michigan Assembly Plant, is tooled for the latest Ecoboost engines called Nano series. The 2.3L, 2.7L, & 3.0L are the Nano series family of engines. To accommodate the 3.5L would have required plant tooling changes and shutdown. By staying within the Nano family all the various vehicle configurations may proceed down the assembly line at any time.”

Who said it’s being produced at MAP? The DR certainly wasn’t.

 

[Breptar]

Confirmed it was a typo. It’s now fixed on the site.

 

[cr117]

Pack it up, boys!

 

[Laserdoc]

Confirmed it was a typo. It’s now fixed on the site.

Pack it up, boys!

The R was a typo? So, there isn't a R model coming?

 

[Ducati1098]

The R was a typo? So, there isn't a R model coming?

It appears that way. They’ve removed Bronco Raptor R completely.

 

[Laserdoc]

It appears that way. They’ve removed Bronco Raptor R completely.

Thanks. I was trying to look it up, but couldn't find anything. I was excited for a moment!

 

[Razorback]

First the Cowboys get blown out... Now this. Ughhh.

 

[raptorusmaximus]

I posted my thoughts they were going to do an R version of the bronco over a year ago. At the time the bronco program manager was quoted as saying they "couldn't properly fit the 3.5 in the bronco" and then went on to say "they didn't like the torque curve of the coyote" he didn't say it wouldn't fit. At the time that just screamed there would be a V8 powered R version in the future. Why not, the original broncos had one.... It won't be the predator, it'll be the coyote rated somewhere around 485 hp. just enough to bury the wrangler 392 but not drop the 10r60 out the bottom. just my crystal ball speaking....

Unless it was just a typo and another a mirage......lol..

 

[APEX REX]

Unless the Braptor R has a V8, what's the point? Anything else would be a disappointment.

 

[vrtical]

Back to focusing on the FP tune release for the braptor.

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