Will Ford drop the v8 in the Gen 2

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

Toadster

FRF Addict
Joined
Jul 15, 2016
Posts
1,458
Reaction score
645
Location
Folsom, CA
A V8 won't be 'ecoboost'. That would not make sense for them. A supercharged v8 does make sense and is already proven. If a V8 cones, that's what it would most likely be.



Maybe go the AMG route and do a smaller 4.4l v8TT


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

WhatExit?

FRF Addict
Joined
Mar 11, 2014
Posts
1,800
Reaction score
1,211
Location
48th state
I just read a report that said the 2019 Raptor will have a motor in it. They didn't way it will be nor did they say it won't be a V-8 so you're safe to assume whatever you want.
 

reaper1441

Full Access Member
Joined
Feb 4, 2018
Posts
350
Reaction score
206
I just read a report that said the 2019 Raptor will have a motor in it. They didn't way it will be nor did they say it won't be a V-8 so you're safe to assume whatever you want.

actually.......it will have an ENGINE. A motor would mean its electric.
 

Polar Rex

Member
Joined
Mar 20, 2018
Posts
1
Reaction score
0
Ford has enjoyed a unique market spot with the Raptor...there has been no real challenger to Raptor's segment in terms of a factory vehicle. This may be about to change since the Ram guys have a truck clearly lined up with the Raptor segment which is advertised as having a "truckified" Hellcat engine making 570+ HP and probably lots of torque to go with it. Ford must be watching this with interest. TRX will surely be aimed directly at Raptor if/when it hits the marketplace.
 

smurfslayer

Be vewwy, vewwy quiet. We’re hunting sasquatch77
Joined
Dec 16, 2016
Posts
16,359
Reaction score
24,151
Nobody really has to offer up a Raptor competitor to make sales. Let’s be honest, the Rap is a capable off road truck that excels in the desert ( or dessert, depending on the drivers ). Jeeps are more maneuverable and narrower and tend to be more favored among the rock crawling crowd. For mudding and typical “east coast” lower speed off roading, a regular f150 eco with a lift is plenty capable. Sure, the Raptor will do some things better, but it how much better time are you going to make headed to the deer stand in the Raptor as opposed to a Chevy, Dodge, Taco/Tundra, etc?

If someone offers up a less expensive truck that’s close, they will definitely eat into Raptor sales.
 

RAPTERRIER

Full Access On Your Mom
Joined
Jul 28, 2016
Posts
900
Reaction score
629
If you want Ford to put a V8 into the Raptor, you better hope Mopar produces a Hellcat TRX 1500. Right now they have zero motivation.
 

FmaxTurboSi

Full Access Member
Joined
Feb 26, 2018
Posts
439
Reaction score
267
Location
So Cal
If you want Ford to put a V8 into the Raptor, you better hope Mopar produces a Hellcat TRX 1500. Right now they have zero motivation.

I'd be willing to pay extra for a super raptor.

Jeep trackhawk is about 90k.

I'd pay 90k for a raptor in similar form. 700hp supercharged v8 with brembo brakes, fully optioned out, factory warranty. YESSS PLZZZZZZ
 

snapxshot

Member
Joined
Mar 20, 2018
Posts
4
Reaction score
0
Location
Long Island, NY
Order now or wait?

I’m looking to finally order my first raptor after years of debating. Should I order now or wait until the v8 drops? Is the extra sound and power worth it? Need advice!
 

FmaxTurboSi

Full Access Member
Joined
Feb 26, 2018
Posts
439
Reaction score
267
Location
So Cal
I’m looking to finally order my first raptor after years of debating. Should I order now or wait until the v8 drops? Is the extra sound and power worth it? Need advice!

no confirmation for v8, just speculation and rumors. A lot of members here refute the mere possibility of ford putting a v8 in the raptor ever again. Only time will tell.

order banks for the 2019 open up around august I think.
 
Top