The high-performance division of the American manufacturer, Ford Performanceonce again completed a renovation for one of its exclusive models.
This time with the 2023 Ford Lobo Raptor R it adopts the supercharged 5.2-liter V8 used by the Shelby GT500.
more capacity
By having a higher displacement and a supercharger that allows more air into the combustion chamber, the 5.2-liter V8 makes 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque.
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The 2023 Ford Lobo Raptor R adopts the supercharged 5.2-liter V8 used in the Shelby GT500
The Raptor High package stuck to 540 horsepower and 510 lb-ft, produced by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost that uses a Twin Turbo.
Both versions have a 10-speed automatic transmission as well as 4 Wheel Drive with a torque-on-demand transfer case.
best adapted
Although the engine is the same as the one used by the Shelby GT500, Ford Performance made several adaptations such as the adoption of a transversal crankshaft and pistons made of forged aluminum (which support higher loads with less risk of breaking), a greater air flow (66 %), so that the engine breathes better thanks to a larger intake and a conical induction filter that injects more air making it more efficient.
Lobo Raptor R also surpasses the High version in its off-road capabilities
Added to this is the new cast stainless steel exhaust manifold, exclusive cooler and air filter (for handling in extreme conditions such as heat, higher speeds and jumps), as well as a deeper crankcase to avoid circulation and temperature problems. lubricant when climbing steeper slopes.
It maintains systems such as Turning Radius Reduction in off-road driving, Off-Road Cruise Control, Road Control with 1-pedal driving, as well as the 7 driving modes: Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Deep Snow, Sand, Rock and Low Mode.
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Its price is $2 million 551,900 pesos while the High version is $2 million 92,000 pesos
ready for the hill
Lobo Raptor R also surpasses the High version in its off-road capabilities.
The angle of attack went from 31º to 33.1º, the ventral one from 22.7º to 24.4º, while the exit angle is now 24.9º against 23.9º.
The towing capacity is almost 200 kilos more when marking 3,946 kilograms.
The Ford Lobo Raptor R 2023 is already on sale in the country and its price is $2 million 551,900 pesos while the High version is $2 million 92,000 pesos.
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