{"id":31893,"date":"2023-12-21T18:40:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=31893"},"modified":"2023-12-21T18:40:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:40:46","slug":"ho-ho-ho-horsepower-2024-ford-f-150-raptor-r-gets-720-ponies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/ho-ho-ho-horsepower-2024-ford-f-150-raptor-r-gets-720-ponies","title":{"rendered":"Ho Ho Ho Horsepower! 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R gets 720 ponies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Ho ho ho horsepower!<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Just in time for Christmas, Ford Motor Co. announced that its V8-powered off-road beast, the F-150 Raptor R, will up its output to 720 horsepower for the 2024 model year. That puts the Raptor R firmly at the head of the gas-powered super-truck class, eclipsing its rival, 702-horsepower Ram TRX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">However, that\u2019s still shy of new electric-power pickups on the market including the 1,000-horsepower GMC Hummer EV, the 835-horse Cybertruck, and 835-horse Rivian R1T.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/12\/19\/PDTN\/71976739007-2024-ford-f-150-raptor-r-720-hp.jpg?width=660&amp;height=462&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R gets a horsepower upgrade to 720 ponies.\" width=\"490\" height=\"343\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/12\/19\/PDTN\/71976739007-2024-ford-f-150-raptor-r-720-hp.jpg?width=660&amp;height=462&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2023\/12\/19\/PDTN\/71976739007-2024-ford-f-150-raptor-r-720-hp.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=924&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" alt=\"The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R gets a horsepower upgrade to 720 ponies.\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_em_img_ccw gnt_em_img_ccw__cap gnt_em_img_ccw__crd\" data-c-caption=\"The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R gets a horsepower upgrade to 720 ponies.\" data-c-credit=\"Ford, Ford\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Raptor R is an upgrade over the standard Raptor supertruck with \u201conly\u201d 450 horsepower from its twin-turbo V-6 engine. Otherwise, the super trucks share SuperCrew cabs, 5.5-foot boxes, 10-speed transmissions and enough off-road artillery to make a small army jealous. Giant 37-inch tires, Fox Dual Live Valve dampers, and 13-inch suspension lift help propel the Raptor R across desert dunes at over 100 mph. A factory-sponsored, competition-equipped Raptor R won the Stock Mid-Size class at this year\u2019s Baja 1000.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\" aria-label=\"advertisement\">\n<div id=\"ad-slot-7103-mi-detroit-C1561-native-article_link-money-autos-2\" class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_al\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"llx\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Ford Raptor is considered the first \u201csuper truck\u201d given its prodigious off-road abilities compliments of racing-proven shocks, tuned chassis, and high-output engine. But after Ford swapped out the first-generation, 2010-2014 truck\u2019s throaty V-8 engine for a more emissions-compliant, twin-turbo V-6 in the second-generation, 2017-2020 truck, the brand heard grumbles from enthusiasts over its lack of rumble.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">With canny product management, Ford\u2019s introduction of a battery-powered Lightning pickup opened up regulatory wiggle room for the brand to re-introduce the V-8 engine in the Raptor R for the 2023 model year. The Raptor R\u2019s supercharged, 5.2-liter V-8 is shared with the recent Mustang GT500 coupe and not only beats the Ram TRX horsepower number but crushes the first-gen, 6.2-liter V8-powered Raptors\u2019 411 horsepower.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\" aria-label=\"advertisement\">\n<div id=\"ad-slot-7103-mi-detroit-C1561-native-article_link-money-autos-3\" class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_al\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"llx\" data-x-c=\"2\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Raptor R was met with huzzahs from enthusiasts and was snapped up by buyers despite its $109,145 sticker price \u2014 a healthy premium over the \u201cbase\u201d $78,770 model.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cThe R is about 40 percent more expensive than the base price for the &#8216;regular&#8217; Raptor. However, the R also puts out about 55 percent more horsepower,\u201d wrote enthusiast journal Car and Driver. \u201cIf you&#8217;re after frightening acceleration and peak performance, then the choice is a no-brainer. The glorious wail of that supercharged V-8 is the cherry on top.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\">\n<div class=\"label\" hidden=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"message\">\n<div class=\"title\">Get the\u00a0<span class=\"highlight\">Michigan Politics<\/span>\u00a0newsletter in your inbox.<\/div>\n<p class=\"description\">Washington and Lansing, red and blue, we&#8217;ve got your government covered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frequency\">Delivery: Daily<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"input-container populated\"><input autocomplete=\"off\" name=\"email\" required=\"\" type=\"email\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"clickable\"><\/div>\n<p><label>Your Email<\/label><\/div>\n<div id=\"bar\">\n<div class=\"highlight\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"progress-primary\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"progress-secondary\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Still, grumbles persisted that the R was shy of the TRX by 2 horses. For 2024, problem solved. Ford elves credit the 20 horsepower increase to \u201creduced air inlet losses coupled with an optimized calibration that also results in a wider torque curve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Opting for the Raptor R also includes unique graphics and badging, and options for the stocking like a Raptor Carbon Fiber Package. You\u2019ll know the R by its larger hood vent, revised grille and standard, 37-inch all-terrain tires. The R also bests its V-6 stablemate with an 8,700-pound tow capability (8,200 for regular Raptor) \u2014 though both numbers pale compared to the more Santa toy bag-friendly F-150 and its 14,000-pound max towing.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\" aria-label=\"advertisement\">\n<div id=\"ad-slot-7103-mi-detroit-C1561-native-article_link-money-autos-4\" class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_al\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"llx\" data-x-c=\"3\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Those who want to improve the audio experience on the way to grandma\u2019s house can option an 18-speaker B&amp;O sound system. Or you can just turn up the V-8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News. Find him at hpayne@detroitnews.com or Twitter @HenryEPayne.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ho ho ho horsepower! Just in time for Christmas, Ford Motor Co. announced that its V8-powered off-road beast, the F-150 Raptor R, will up its output to 720 horsepower for the 2024 model year. That puts the Raptor R firmly at the head of the gas-powered super-truck class, eclipsing its rival, 702-horsepower Ram TRX. 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