The Ford Ranger Raptor has been a huge
success for the automaker and it appears that even more markets will be able to
enjoy it in the pickup’s second-generation. There has been talk for quite some
time about the next-gen Ranger Raptor being offered in the United States and,
based on a new report, it seems this will be the case. As if that wasn’t enough
to get you excited, there’s a very good chance it will be driven by a powerful
EcoBoost petrol V6.
CarExpert claims to have received a
screenshot showing a Raptor test mule’s build sheet from a confidential source.
This screenshot shows a Ranger Raptor outfitted with Ford’s 2.7-liter EcoBoost
V6 that is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This engine, known as
the ‘Nano’, will reportedly deliver an impressive 325 hp and 542 Nm of torque coupled to an all-wheel drive system with a selectable low-range
mode.
The current Ranger Raptor is sold exclusively
with a 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel with 210 hp and 500 Nm of torque and it is understood this engine will be carried
through to the latest-generation model in certain markets, such as Australia. A
3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel with 255 hp and 600 Nm of torque
is also to be expected and will be mated to a 10-speed automatic with permanent
all-wheel drive. This engine will be offered in the Aussie and Asian markets
but probably not in the United States.
Beyond the new engines, the 2022 Ford
Ranger Raptor will be equipped with a host of other impressive parts, including
Fox suspension, a stronger frame, skid plates, and beefed-up wheels and tires.
