Ford F-150 is the best-selling truck in America. Arguably, the best part about the best-selling truck in America, is its top of the line off roading trim, the F-150 Raptor. There are quite a few off-roading pickups, and the F-150 Raptor is the most capable off-roader out there. The 2023 model year continues the dominance of this F-series powerhouse, and adds some new goodies. Ford has produced quite possibly the most powerful engine a pickup has to offer.
What is New in 2023 for the Ford F-150 Raptor?
The Raptor R package has arrived. Be forewarned, this package does come with a $30,000 price tag in addition to the base price but comes with a suite of options. The best part of that is the supercharged engine it borrows from the Shelby GT500. This engine is a V-8 that displaces 5.2 liters, outputs 700 horses, and gets 640 pound-feet of torque. That is 250 horsepower more than the standard engine on the Raptor, which is already an incredibly powerful engine. The rest of the features include quite a few cosmetic changes and upgrades, which include:
- Unique Raptor R grille with R badge
- Unique hood vent with R badge
- Code orange tow hooks
- Raptor R badge on tailgate
- Black suede and leather seats
- Carbon fiber interior accents
- Code orange stitching on the doors and on the dash
- Raptor R badging throughout the cabin
- 17 inch forged aluminum bead-lock capable wheels
What Off-roading features does the F-150 Raptor have?
The Raptor is not just designed to tackle off-roading obstacles, but to do it at speed. This is one fast vehicle, possibly one of the faster off-roading vehicles you can purchase right off the lot. Beyond being able to get up to speed out in the desert, the Raptor comes with a host of features to make your off-roading experience comfortable and extremely fun. These features include:
- Ford’s advanced track with roll stability control
- Trail control with trail pedal drive and turn assist
- Sport tuned shock absorbers from Fox Racing with Live Valve Technology
- Independent front axle suspension
- 5 link rear suspension with panhard rod
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Standard 35 inch tires
- Available 37 inch all terrain tires
- Adaptive ground clearance from 12-13.1 inches
- Selectable drive modes that include normal, sport, tow/haul, slippery, off-road, Baja, and rock-crawl
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This is the first year that the Ford Raptor introduces the high powered 5.2 liter V8 with 700 horses. The other engine is the famed Ford EcoBoost twin turbo 3.5 liter V6 that outputs 450 horses. Both of these engines readily handle obstacles and are incredibly fast. The V8 even more so than the standard Raptor engine, which accelerates at a magnificent pace and just makes the ride much more fun. This Raptor series comes equipped with two of Ford’s best engines.
Summary
The 2023 Ford Raptor might just be the most trail ready F-150 yet, and arguably the best off-roading pickup you can get right out of the box. The Ford Raptor is sure to turn heads and to make your adventures that much more fulfilling.