2020/2021 Raptor to get the GT500’s V8?

I think most people forget that the Raptor was purpose built to be an off road beast. 500, 600, 700 hp isn't necessary in this truck because it would be useless in dirt, on rocks, in snow/mud. Ford engineers tuned this truck to do exactly what it's supposed to do. These are not purpose built for the street. If it was, they wouldn't have put those big heavy tires, suspension, etc on it. For those looking for a fast street truck, the Raptor isn't it.

cbland1979 said:

I think most people forget that the Raptor was purpose built to be an off road beast. 500, 600, 700 hp isn't necessary in this truck because it would be useless in dirt, on rocks, in snow/mud. Ford engineers tuned this truck to do exactly what it's supposed to do. These are not purpose built for the street. If it was, they wouldn't have put those big heavy tires, suspension, etc on it. For those looking for a fast street truck, the Raptor isn't it.

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All I can say is good luck to the dealers who try to cram that logic down a potential buyers throat. Ram dealers will be like "yeah whatever...our truck has a 707 horsepower Hellcat in it"

cbland1979 said:

I think most people forget that the Raptor was purpose built to be an off road beast. 500, 600, 700 hp isn't necessary in this truck because it would be useless in dirt, on rocks, in snow/mud. Ford engineers tuned this truck to do exactly what it's supposed to do. These are not purpose built for the street. If it was, they wouldn't have put those big heavy tires, suspension, etc on it. For those looking for a fast street truck, the Raptor isn't it.

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It’s actually a great street truck in the potholed strewn northeast!

I also completely agree with your point. That’s what’s missing in all these conversations. Answering the “why?” question reasonably.

RAPTERRIER said:

All I can say is good luck to the dealers who try to cram that logic down a potential buyers throat. Ram dealers will be like "yeah whatever...our truck has a 707 horsepower Hellcat in it"

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* In four years the Fiat dealers will be saying that

** Allegedly

SSWIM said:

With the performance they are getting now in the GT I highly doubt you are going to be seeing anything anytime soon.

Sam

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We will know Friday afternoon
https://media.ford.com/content/ford...-ford-gt-supercar-news-at-goodwood-festi.html

cbland1979 said:

I think most people forget that the Raptor was purpose built to be an off road beast. 500, 600, 700 hp isn't necessary in this truck because it would be useless in dirt, on rocks, in snow/mud. Ford engineers tuned this truck to do exactly what it's supposed to do. These are not purpose built for the street. If it was, they wouldn't have put those big heavy tires, suspension, etc on it. For those looking for a fast street truck, the Raptor isn't it.

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So what do race Baja trucks have? 500, 600, 700hp?

cbland1979 said:

I think most people forget that the Raptor was purpose built to be an off road beast. 500, 600, 700 hp isn't necessary in this truck because it would be useless in dirt, on rocks, in snow/mud. Ford engineers tuned this truck to do exactly what it's supposed to do. These are not purpose built for the street. If it was, they wouldn't have put those big heavy tires, suspension, etc on it. For those looking for a fast street truck, the Raptor isn't it.

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I’m not sure you’re accurate here.

The Raptor is a Baja truck. These trucks typically have 700-900HP and are fast across terrain.

The Raptor is not that great as a typical “off-road” truck (mud, rocks, trails, etc.). It is not “tuned” for this type of duty.

Will it manage? Of course.

jabroni619 said:

Asking a question nobody can answer is slightly less useful than using a banana as a shovel.

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That pretty much sums it up!....Thanks!

NORCAL SS said:

Do you mean just in the F150 / GT?
Does Ford offer the 3.5 ecoboost in anything else today?

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The basic gen 1 3.5 Ecoboost is offered in several vehicles, the Taurus SHO, Lincoln MkT, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, F-150, etc. The Gne 2 3.5 Ecoboost HO is now offered in the Raptor and GT, and also the Ford Expedition, F-150 Limited, and the Lincoln Navigator.

SO yes, the 3.5, in both flavors, are still widely available.

As to the GT500 motor in a Raptor, I would not be surprised, but only as a special edition, in limited numbers. Not as a option to most Raptor builds.

I really think if Ford was going to put a V-8 back in the Raptor as a regular thing it would end up being a 4'ish liter Ecoboost V-8. Yes, I know they do not have such a motor now, but I would not be surprised to see one coming.

T!

....priceless.