Ford's 10-speed automatic transmission returns, as well, linking the EcoBoost engine to the standard four-wheel-drive system. Horsepower and torque numbers aren't yet available, and while we expect a slight bump, the new specs probably won't be dramatically higher than the 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque this V6 makes in today's Raptor. The new F-150 Raptor features an updated version of Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6.
Ford told us the Raptor will weigh about 600 pounds less than the TRX, so let's estimate 5,750 pounds versus the Ram's 6,350.
The Raptor's 74-inch front and 73-inch rear tracks reflect this difference, but aren't too far off of the TRX's 74.5-inch and 74.1-inch, respective, front and rear tracks. The Ford is also a slightly narrower truck than the Ram, with an overall width of 86.8 inches versus 88 inches. The F-150's height depends on the tires equipped - which we'll get back to in a bit - but ranges between 79.8 inches and 80.7 inches, still short of the TRX's 80.9-inch roof. And while the Raptor's overall length of 232.6 inches is just a touch longer than the standard SuperCrew, it's still about three-tenths shorter than the TRX's 232.9 inches. The Raptor's 145.4-inch wheelbase is within a few tenths of an inch of the Ram's 145.1 inches. Metrics for the Ford are incomplete at this time, but we've got enough to compare, pointing out the educated guesses as we come to them. For this story, we're comparing the Raptor SuperCrew with the TRX Crew Cab, partially because they're comparably scaled, but mostly because the Raptor's shorter SuperCab body style was discontinued. Jimmy Dinsmore is a freelance automotive journalist. I thought the 2017 was the best pickup truck I’ve ever driven, and now the 2021 version is making me reconsider that. Even with high fuel prices, you just don’t care about how much gas you’re consuming because this truck is just so much fun.Įven if you’re not a truck person, the Raptor is a pickup that will always be memorable and enjoyable. As such, the EPA rating for the 2021 F-150 Raptor is 14 mpg/city and 18 mpg/highway. The Raptor with its four-wheel drive, high-performance engine and 10-speed automatic transmissions tries hard to improve upon fuel economy and it does, versus the 2017 version (just barely). The Raptor has a starting price of $65,840 which makes it significantly more expensive than most F-150 trims. The Raptor is all things it hopes to be in that regard.
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This helps the driver get into the perfect driving position so they can go flying down the road, or traverse down a rocky hillside. There is under seat storage in the massive second row too.Īnother small feature that might go unnoticed are the adjustable pedals. The gear shift retracts with the push of a button, and a compartment from the center console folds up and over to create a flat workspace, perfect for laptops and paperwork.Ī 12-inch touchscreen runs Ford’s brand-new Sync 4 system which makes it one of the best infotainment systems in the industry now. The best thing about this 2021 Raptor that is so much better than the 2017 is that it gets all the great upgrades that the regular F-150 gets too including a fold-flat work surface. Inside, the special Raptor touches continue with the logo prominently displayed on the interior. All in all, it’s a well assembled and completed look that shows this isn’t just an F-150, but a truck that oozes machismo. Slick decals cover the hood and there’s a Ford Performance emblem, along with an American flag near the rear wheel. The Raptor logo is emblazoned on the hood scoop, as well as the tail gate. Also, the Raptor has its own mean, aggressive-looking grille. But the Raptor has graphics and aesthetics that are exclusive to it including on the hood graphics and over the fenders. For 2021, the Raptor boasts new looks that fall in line with the rest of the 14th-gen F-150.