Official power figures: New 3.5 Ecoboost and Powerboost

Over 500 hp? over 600 ft/lbs? Torque at an absurdly low rpm? Great gas mileage? IM IN.

The 3.5 power boost in a Raptor interests me more than the V8, particularly if it has the electrical panel in the bed like the F150. The V8 defiantly wins the cool factor, but as far as utility is concerned, power boost all the way. I'll gladly live with "only" 500+ HP

jabroni619 said:

The 3.5 power boost in a Raptor interests me more than the V8, particularly if it has the electrical panel in the bed like the F150. The V8 defiantly wins the cool factor, but as far as utility is concerned, power boost all the way. I'll gladly live with "only" 500+ HP

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If it's not a plug in, I would love it even more than I do already.

Donmatteo said:

If it's not a plug in, I would love it even more than I do already.

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Power boost uses regenerative braking to recharge - not plug in. Should come with the bed power panel and maybe even the option bigger one in case you need run a dryer or whatever while camping.

At least 500/600 is a given imo... not totally sold there will be some unicorn V8 limited edition model to compete with a truck that still has zero actual trucks on the road...

647 hp in the ford gt

quikag said:

3.5 Ecoboost V-6: 400hp, 500 lb-ft.

3.5 Powerboost V-6 Hybrid: 430hp, 570 lb-ft


What does that mean for our Raptors? Well, if history is any indication, our engines make 75 more horsepower than the "standard" 3.5 Ecoboost and 40 more lb-ft of torque.

If that applies directly to the new Powerboost V6 Hybrid, Powerboost V-6 in the new Gen 3 Raptor could have:

505hp and 610lb-ft of torque.

That is damn impressive for a V-6. Factor in the likely much better fuel economy than an equivalent V8 and this hybrid V6 could be a beast. Also, don't forget you can power up to 7 kilowatts of crap off your truck with that hybrid battery/generator running. That's pretty sweet.

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gee those figures sound very close to the aviator 3.0 powerboost tho- not likely the gen 3 rapper makes only equal power & especially not from a bigger block. Forget straight number increase, it’s about a 17% jump in HP & 8% increase in TQ over a standard 3.5 EB - so 520HP/620 TQ- and I’m not trying to split hairs at all I’m agreeing those are along the same #s, just a bit low- no way Ford will let the new Powerboost raptor make equal to or slightly less power than an aviator lol

Donmatteo said:

If it's not a plug in, I would love it even more than I do already.

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Why is plug in a concern? Wouldn't that mean that it charges by regenerative breaking, ICE engine, and plug in if you wish? Wouldn't that mean you don't have to drive to gain electrical power?

melvimbe said:

Why is plug in a concern? Wouldn't that mean that it charges by regenerative breaking, ICE engine, and plug in if you wish? Wouldn't that mean you don't have to drive to gain electrical power?

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nah it just means the vehicle wouldn’t perform to its potential without getting plugged into a huge electrical socket every day

So an electric motor that can consistently do its thing on regenerative braking alone & doesn’t require charging to maintain power is both more efficient & less maintenance/headache than a “plug-in” hybrid.

Badgertits said:

nah it just means the vehicle wouldn’t perform to its potential without getting plugged into a huge electrical socket every day

So an electric motor that can consistently do its thing on regenerative braking alone & doesn’t require charging to maintain power is both more efficient & less maintenance/headache than a “plug-in” hybrid.

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I guess I don't get the math. If you're telling me that a plug in isn't going to have absent or lesser regenerative braking then a non-plugin, ok. However, if two vehicles have the same battery, same regenerative braking capability, and one has plug in extra and one does not, then I want the plug in.

Perhaps it's a matter of battery weight? Is it a preference for a smaller battery that constantly gets drained and recharged by braking rather than a larger battery that needs plug in to be fully charged and justify the extra weight? Is the larger battery also a concern for additional maintenance?

melvimbe said:

I guess I don't get the math. If you're telling me that a plug in isn't going to have absent or lesser regenerative braking then a non-plugin, ok. However, if two vehicles have the same battery, same regenerative braking capability, and one has plug in extra and one does not, then I want the plug in.

Perhaps it's a matter of battery weight? Is it a preference for a smaller battery that constantly gets drained and recharged by braking rather than a larger battery that needs plug in to be fully charged and justify the extra weight? Is the larger battery also a concern for additional maintenance?

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I really don't understand your question

I'll put it this way, would you prefer a hybrid boat that ran on a combo gas & electric motor but the electric motor was constantly charged by a solar panel on the bimini or a hybrid boat where the electric motor had to be plugged in every day/prior to use or the boat didn't run or didn't function @ full potential? The answer should be easy

I prefer my hybrid "hands free" - something thats there, that helps gas mileage & performance, but doesn't require even an iota of additional thought/concern for me as an owner

Again I'm confused as to why you WOULD want to have to plug in your vehicle every day (especially if its not a full blown EV)