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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
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
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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