Waiting out for the Warthog? Expected price?

[Uncle Gump]

By the way, there is a lot more coming in the future with regards to Bronco. You haven't even come close to seeing everything yet. Let's just say that the plan is to keep the Bronco buzz going strong for the next several years.

Also, my understanding is that a lot of things will be available as standalone options that can be purchased after the fact. The idea is that you could buy a base model if that's all you could afford, but slowly add additional parts to make it more capable.

This just blows me away...

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[Wwheeler]

Nope. Warthog is something completely different.

The Sasquatch package was referred to as both the Bigfoot package and Adrenaline Rush internally. I'm glad they decided on the Sasquatch name, I think it is the best of the three.

Can you confirm if we’ve seen the rock monster yet?

 

[Imissmy1996bronco]

By the way, there is a lot more coming in the future with regards to Bronco. You haven't even come close to seeing everything yet. Let's just say that the plan is to keep the Bronco buzz going strong for the next several years.

Also, my understanding is that a lot of things will be available as standalone options that can be purchased after the fact. The idea is that you could buy a base model if that's all you could afford, but slowly add additional parts to make it more capable.

This is great news, and is definitely how I prefer to set up a vehicle, let's me dial in exactly what I want with fewer extra things that I'd never use. (I also, unfortunately, am more on the base model end of buyer spectrum than badlands or wild track )

 

[BroncoHooves]

Rock Monster was what the Black Diamond trim level was called in development.

@laj.tuxmek We need some kind of confirmation of what the interior of the First edition looks like. Roast/black saddle leather?

 

[CJ428]

392 Rubicon is all hype, to front heavy. TT V6 can make just as much power and torque.

 

[RupertH]

Sorry to crush your dreams, but I wouldn't hold your breath for a manual. The 7-speed can't be mated to the 2.7L due to its high torque output. They would have to develop a new transmission to handle that much torque. That just isn't going to happen.

Why do people keep saying this? It's not true- the specs clearly put the 2.7 in the range of the tranny. That Ford doesn't want to bother designing a second bellhousing seems plausible, but it's not a strength issue.

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

Rock Monster was what the Black Diamond trim level was called in development.

Well ... that's a let down.

 

[Bronc-OH]

Why do people keep saying this? It's not true- the specs clearly put the 2.7 in the range of the tranny. That Ford doesn't want to bother designing a second bellhousing seems plausible, but it's not a strength issue.

I'm all for the manual 2.7 but this post leads me to believe they know what they are talking about. proof?

 

[BroncoHooves]

Why do people keep saying this? It's not true- the specs clearly put the 2.7 in the range of the tranny. That Ford doesn't want to bother designing a second bellhousing seems plausible, but it's not a strength issue.

The 7 speed is only rated for 405 lb. ft. of torque. The 2.7 EcoBoost can provide 400 lb. ft.

5 lb. ft. isn't enough of a safety margin.

A tuned 2.3 EcoBoost could easily destroy the 7 speed is my bet as well.

 

[Laminar]

The 7 speed is only rated for 405 lb. ft. of torque. The 2.7 EcoBoost can provide 400 lb. ft.

https://getrag-ford.com/files/theme/downloads/6MTI550_Storyboard_20191010_wo_contact.pdf

Convert 800Nm to lb-ft and get back to me.

 

[RupertH]

The 7 speed is only rated for 405 lb. ft. of torque. The 2.7 EcoBoost can provide 400 lb. ft.

5 lb. ft. isn't enough of a safety margin.

Once again, that's not how that works.

 

[duc135]

Why do people keep saying this? It's not true- the specs clearly put the 2.7 in the range of the tranny. That Ford doesn't want to bother designing a second bellhousing seems plausible, but it's not a strength issue.

https://getrag-ford.com/files/theme/downloads/6MTI550_Storyboard_20191010_wo_contact.pdf

Convert 800Nm to lb-ft and get back to me.

Hopeful thinking, but maybe Ford is anticipating offering a tune for the 2.7 that would exceed the capabilities of the MT?

Also note that the PDF states 600 Nm scalable to 800 Nm. It's possible Ford optioned for the base.

 

[BroncoHooves]

https://getrag-ford.com/files/theme/downloads/6MTI550_Storyboard_20191010_wo_contact.pdf

Convert 800Nm to lb-ft and get back to me.

Thought it was MT88. 600Nm is still too close.

 

[BroncoHooves]

I actually don't know the answer to that. Hopefully we get some more detailed information on that soon.

Thank you! It looks like they're getting things ready behind the scenes for the build and price!

 

[DustyD]

Nope. You won't see Warthog anytime soon. It is still a couple of years out. Stay tuned.

Now we need two more years of MOAR LEAKS!

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