Ford unveiled the 2021 F-150 in June, and
now we’re getting a glimpse of the upcoming F-150 Raptor. Caught wearing heavy
camouflage, the redesigned truck features an evolutionary front fascia with a
prominent grille that is flanked by new headlights. Further below, we can see a
familiar skid plate, recovery hooks and an air intake with a honeycomb mesh
insert.
Moving further back, there are pronounced
fender flares and dark wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires. We
can also see a dual exhaust system, new taillights and a modified tailgate.
Bigger changes occur underneath the skin as spy photographers snapped the
truck’s new rear suspension. As you can see, the leaf springs have been
replaced by new coil springs.
This change has allowed engineers to add a
new structural brace which attaches to the rear axle. Ford was also able to
reroute the exhaust, giving it a straighter exit and a higher mounting point
for additional ground clearance. Thanks to all these changes, the 2021 F-150
Raptor should have a more comfortable ride and improved off-road capability.
While photographers didn’t get a glimpse
of the interior, it should largely carryover from the standard model. This
means we can expect a 12-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12-inch SYNC 4
infotainment system. Fans can also look forward to higher quality materials,
new switchgear and a handful of Raptor-specific touches. Ford has been
tight-lipped about the truck, but it will likely have a familiar twin-turbo 3.5-liter
V6. As a result, we can expect an output of around 450 hp and 691 Nm of torque.
