Ford Ranger Raptor Could Come To America With An EcoBoost V6

Ford recently pulled the wraps off the Ranger Raptor and we’re starting to learn more about a possible US variant.

According to Car and Driver, the off-road focused truck will probably make its way to America sometime in the future. There’s no word on when but the magazine believes the model will have a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine when – and if – it lands stateside.

The engine produces 335 hp (249 kW) and 380 lb-ft (514 Nm) of torque in the Edge ST and this should make it significantly more powerful than the standard Ranger which will use a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine.

The V6 would also outgun the twin-turbo 2.0-liter diesel engine which is found in the international Ranger Raptor. In that model, the mill develops 210 hp (157 kW) and 368 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque.

If the Ranger Raptor does indeed come stateside, we’re probably in for a bit of a wait. The standard model recently debuted at the North American International Auto Show and won’t go on sale until early next year.

However, the wait could be worth it as the truck features an aggressive design that is heavily influenced by the F-150 Raptor. Starting up front, there’s a familiar “FORD” grille which resides above an aggressive bumper with LED fog lights. The model has also been equipped with extended wheel arches, recovery hooks, and stylish wheels shod in off-road rubber.

Styling is just part of the package as more meaningful changes occur beneath the skin. Highlights include an upgraded braking system, Fox Racing Shox dampers, and a new coilover rear suspension that uses a Watt’s link setup.

Thanks to these and other tweaks, the Ranger Raptor has 32.5° and 24° approach / departure angles as well as 11.1 inches (283mm) of ground clearance.