Ford unveiled its most powerful and expensive F-150 pickup truck yet — see the $109,000 Raptor R

Tim LevinJul 19, 2022, 00:26 IST

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Ford unveiled the most powerful F-150 ever, unseating the electric F-150 Lightning.
The 2023 F-150 Raptor R promises to produce 700 horsepower from a supercharged V8 engine.

If the Ford F-150 Raptor is something like a regular F-150 on steroids, then Ford's newest truck is like an F-150 on steroids on steroids.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Meet the Raptor R, Ford's most powerful F-150 yet.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Starting at $109,145, it's also the most expensive Ford F-Series pickup ever, a company spokesperson confirmed.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

It's pricier than the roughly $96,000 F-450 Super Duty Limited and the $91,000 F-150 Lightning Platinum, the top-tier version of the company's new electric truck.

The Ford F-150 Lightning.Tim Levin/Insider

Ford took the regular Raptor — an extra-wide, off-road-ready behemoth geared toward high-speed desert racing — and injected even more power and capability to make a limited-edition, high-performance version.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Ford took the regular Raptor — an extra-wide, off-road-ready behemoth geared toward high-speed desert racing — and injected even more power and capability to make a limited-edition, high-performance version.

The existing Raptor brings loads of power to the table, delivering 450 horsepower through its turbocharged V6.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

The Raptor R steps things up a few notches. Ford says it churns out 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

It's powered by a supercharged, 5.2-liter V8 that Ford also used in the Mustang Shelby GT500 sports car.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Ford says it recalibrated the engine to offer more torque at low speeds, which should help the Raptor R tackle challenging terrain.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

The new truck also cranks out more horsepower than Ford's electric pickup. Until now, the 580-horsepower Lightning had the most horsepower of any Ford truck.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Ford didn't just plop in a new engine and call it a day.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

To make the Raptor R even more capable in harsh environments than the regular Raptor, Ford also upgraded the truck's exhaust system, air intakes, oil cooler, transmission, and driveshaft.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

To make the Raptor R even more capable in harsh environments than the regular Raptor, Ford also upgraded the truck's exhaust system, air intakes, oil cooler, transmission, and driveshaft.

The Raptor R gets an advanced, long-travel suspension setup that monitors the terrain hundreds of times per second and adjusts the suspension accordingly, Ford says.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

It comes with big, chunky 37-inch tires as standard equipment.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Like the regular Raptor, the Raptor R comes with a suite of off-road-focused tech features. Trail Control, for example, is like cruise control for unpaved roads.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Most of the big changes are under the hood. But the Raptor R also gets some outward updates that set it apart from the standard Raptor.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

It has a larger bump-out on its hood, which helps extract warm air and cool the engine.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

There are also unique "R" badges on the grille, hood, and tailgate.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

The rear fenders get a special graphic that Ford says "mirrors the harsh, cracked desert earth, reinforcing the type of environment the Raptor R is built to conquer."

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

Inside, the Raptor R gets a black interior with seats made of leather and faux suede.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

It has carbon fiber on the doors and dashboard.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

The Raptor R is available to order now and production begins later this year.

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R.Ford

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Ford unveiled its most powerful and expensive F-150 pickup truck yet &mdash; see the $109,000 Raptor R

If the Ford F-150 Raptor is something like a regular F-150 on steroids, then Ford's newest truck is like an F-150 on steroids on steroids.

Meet the Raptor R, Ford's most powerful F-150 yet.

Starting at $109,145, it's also the most expensive Ford F-Series pickup ever, a company spokesperson confirmed.

It's pricier than the roughly $96,000 F-450 Super Duty Limited and the $91,000 F-150 Lightning Platinum, the top-tier version of the company's new electric truck.

Ford took the regular Raptor — an extra-wide, off-road-ready behemoth geared toward high-speed desert racing — and injected even more power and capability to make a limited-edition, high-performance version.

The existing Raptor brings loads of power to the table, delivering 450 horsepower through its turbocharged V6.

The Raptor R steps things up a few notches. Ford says it churns out 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.

It's powered by a supercharged, 5.2-liter V8 that Ford also used in the Mustang Shelby GT500 sports car.

Ford says it recalibrated the engine to offer more torque at low speeds, which should help the Raptor R tackle challenging terrain.

The new truck also cranks out more horsepower than Ford's electric pickup. Until now, the 580-horsepower Lightning had the most horsepower of any Ford truck.

Ford didn't just plop in a new engine and call it a day.

To make the Raptor R even more capable in harsh environments than the regular Raptor, Ford also upgraded the truck's exhaust system, air intakes, oil cooler, transmission, and driveshaft.

The Raptor R gets an advanced, long-travel suspension setup that monitors the terrain hundreds of times per second and adjusts the suspension accordingly, Ford says.

It comes with big, chunky 37-inch tires as standard equipment.

Like the regular Raptor, the Raptor R comes with a suite of off-road-focused tech features. Trail Control, for example, is like cruise control for unpaved roads.

Most of the big changes are under the hood. But the Raptor R also gets some outward updates that set it apart from the standard Raptor.

It has a larger bump-out on its hood, which helps extract warm air and cool the engine.

There are also unique "R" badges on the grille, hood, and tailgate.

The rear fenders get a special graphic that Ford says "mirrors the harsh, cracked desert earth, reinforcing the type of environment the Raptor R is built to conquer."

Inside, the Raptor R gets a black interior with seats made of leather and faux suede.

It has carbon fiber on the doors and dashboard.

The Raptor R is available to order now and production begins later this year.

Ford unveiled its most powerful and expensive F-150 pickup truck yet — see the $109,000 Raptor R