Ford is just finally getting around to bringing the new Bronco SUV to dealers after lengthy production delays. But from nearly the moment Ford first unveiled it, people have been speculating about a higher-performance version. Ford showed a teaser photo of one testing back in 2020. And while some early reports suggested it might have gone with the Halo-inspired name of Bronco Warthog, Ford has opted to keep the sub-branding consistent and call it the Bronco Raptor.
Here’s what we know about what could be one of the most badass off-road SUVs ever.
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Ford Bronco Raptor
Ford teased the high-performance, desert-running edition of the Bronco shortly after the vehicle’s launch. It should arrive this summer.
Est Arrival: Summer 2022
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The Bronco Raptor will likely borrow heavily from the F-150 Raptor
According to Car and Driver, the Bronco Raptor will get some significant components from the F-150 Raptor including the FOX racing dampers and optional 37-inch BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires from the factory. Expect a wider track than the current Bronco and more aggressive fender flares as well.
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This is how the Wrangler 392 will actually be used
As with most off-roaders, though, you can fully expect the vast majority of V8-powered 2021 Wranglers to spend most of their lives on pavement. Indeed, as I’ve mentioned before, off-roading isn’t really a power-intensive activity; low range and short gearing are what matter most, as they can multiply even a small engine’s torque to remarkable levels so long as you stick to the low speeds mostly used in off-road adventures.
Luckily, the 392 excels at urban living — at least, by Wrangler standards. All that power means merging, passing, bobbing and weaving into, around and through traffic require no forethought; just point and squirt, and let the honey of a V8 do the rest. The 392 is the only Wrangler with a full-time four-wheel-drive system (i.e. one without a two-wheel-drive mode), so you never need to worry about not being able to make the most of the power, either.
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