Well, it seems like the next Raptor won’t disappoint. No, you’re probably focused on how it handles jumps and whoops in the desert. Of course, if you’re opting for a Ford F-150 Raptor, you’re probably not too concerned with what’s under the hood. Ford does suggest there is a more-potent Ford F-150 Raptor R coming next year, suggesting the V6 is either getting a huge power boost or there’s space under the hood for another engine. Mated to the V6 is a ten-speed automatic feeding power to all-four wheels when needed by way of a torque-on-demand transfer case. Ford did equip the 3.5-liter V6 with a new three-inch equal length exhaust system with a factory-installed X-pipe, which should hint at increased performance. Ford isn’t disclosing how much power the 3.5-liter is making but we expect it to surpass the 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque found on the outgoing models. Ford ditched the V8-powered F-150 Raptor in lieu of the turbocharged V6 in the Raptor’s second-generation debuting in 2017. The big question looming over Ford Raptor fans is probably what’s under the hood.įord is sticking with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost, for now. Ford saved you a trip to your local tire shop, and is offering 37-inch tall tires as an optional extra. For those out of the loop that means Ford looked at the suspension to push the Raptor to the next level. With the latest Raptor there aren’t any major shakeups: Ford is basically sticking with the formula that made the truck a runaway success. With the Ford F-150 expanding its 14th generation of trucks, it was only a matter of time before the company launched the next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor and it looks like that time is finally here. Fox Live Valve shocks come standard and are larger in diameter than the outgoing Raptor’s shock to better manage heat.Optional 37-inch tall tires should save you a trip to the tire shop after taking delivery of your new Raptor this summer.No V8 yet: The 2021 Ford Raptor is still powered by the 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 but there is no word on output.