The New 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, Revealed: What You Need to Know

For the 2021 F-150 Raptor, Ford is sticking with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine used in the previous version. that means no hybrid version, and no Shelby GT500 V8-powered one...yet. (More on that in a second.)

The company did not offer any new performance specs for the engine, which put out 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque in its last iteration. Ford did note that the Raptor will have a 500-mile EPA range on a tank of gas, which will be good for overlanding.

Ford did confirm that a high-performance "Raptor R" is coming to challenge the Ram 1500 TRX but not until 2022. This, presumably, will be the long-rumored 700-plus-horsepower version with a supercharged V8. And, contrary to speculation, it will be street legal.

The F-150 Raptor has followed Ram's lead, switching from leaf springs to a five-link, coil-sprung suspension featuring electronically-controlled Fox shocks with Live Valve technology. The new setup will give the 2021 Raptor 14 inches of wheel travel up front and 15 inches at the rear — and, presumably, be a bit more comfortable.

Ford will sell the Raptor with either 35- or 37-inch tires from the factory. Leveling up to 37 inches will offer 13.1 inches of ground clearance and 33.1° approach, 24.4° breakover and 24.9° departure angles.

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