2021 F-150 Raptor Showcases V8 Engine in New Video, Debuts February 3rd!!!!

[Sergeant Gearhead]

Hi everyone! I was just taking my daily rounds for car news when I saw an an article on Car and Driver (the link is below) about the new Ford Raptor. They had a video up there that I'm sure we can all finally agree that there's a big V-8 under there. C/D also said that the new third-gen off-roader will debut February 3rd at 11 AM ET. I'm telling you, I'm so excited! I cannot WAIT to see this thing for real!

VIDEO: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35215412/2021-ford-f-150-raptor-r-v-8-spy-video/

-SG

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[Mando]

3 weeks away!? Wow earlier than I thought. Can't wait!

 

[2017 Silver Lobo]

Debuts on my birthday. Happy 38th Birthday to me. Thanks Ford

PS Tack on some insight on the Tremor.

 

[GABAR]

Sweet.

Get ready for a price drop on the TRX not to mention many used ones as well because FCA knows what’s coming.

 

[ldsavow]

 

[gobluejd]

This is not the release date FYI. They are announcing this and the Tremor Package for the F150. The Tremor will be available first, then I was told the Raptor later. I should mention you will not be able to order the RAPTOR yet.

 

[ldsavow]

This is not the release date FYI. They are announcing this and the Tremor Package for the F150. The Tremor will be available first, then I was told the Raptor later.

well that BITES
I want to see what the RAPTOR is going to offer this summer...

 

[futuretrunks]

Better look at the grille

 

[ldsavow]

Set a reminder for 11am EST on February 3 because we’re finally going to meet the all-new 2021 Raptor!

Not much to report, folks, but some very exciting news coming out of the motor city today. The Blue Oval confirmed with us here at Ford Truck Enthusiasts that Ford Performance plans to unveil its next-generation 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor on Wednesday, February 3 at 11am EST. As Ford’s offroad baddy heads into its third generation, enthusiasts everywhere have been speculating whether or not Ford would stick with a High Output version of the twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost. Or if they would jump into an arms race with RAM by dropping in a 700+ horsepower version of the Shelby GT500’s supercharged 5.2L “Predator” motor.


Car and Driver recently reported that the Raptor will offer BOTH, with an upgraded 3.5L EcoBoost acting as the “base” engine and the Predator coming in the form of a limited production “Raptor R.” This follows reporting from The Fastlane Truck saying the new Raptor will have a V8 as well as a hybrid version of the 3.5L EcoBoost inspired by the Lincoln Aviator.


I guess we’ll find out in a week. But regardless, with the 2021 F-150 PowerBoost out-accelerating the 2020 Raptor, it’s clear the new Raptor needs to climb back to the top of the F-150 power rankings. As a reminder, the previous generation 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. pumped out 450 horsepower and 510 lb. -ft. of torque, while the Lincoln Aviator hybrid system boasts 494 horsepower and 630 lb.-ft of torque.


Either way, we should expect Ford to top themselves. I just hope the rumors are true about the V8. The EcoBoost is amazing for all of its torque and acceleration, but there’s nothing quite like hearing an American V8 screaming from under the hood of your Ford truck.

How to Watch the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Unveiling

• Time: Wednesday, Feburary 3 @ 11am EST
• Where: Ford’s YouTube Channel OR Ford’s Facebook Page

 

[gobluejd]

well that BITES
I want to see what the RAPTOR is going to offer this summer...

Oh I agree. I am in a lease of a 2019 Lariat F150 and will be buying my first Raptor. So luckily I have about 9 months I can wait.

This is what I was told when I asked about building a Raptor online. They said "Tremor will be up soon and Raptor a bit later in the year."

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