If you’re ready for adventure, it’s time to check out the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor. Ford’s off-road-ready light-duty truck is overflowing with rugged features. It specializes in desert racing, but it’s just as capable everywhere else!
What’s new for the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor?
This year, Ford is turning up the heat, delivering an all-new, high-performance Raptor R model. In addition to the long list of off-road-ready Raptor features, the Raptor R borrows a 700-horsepower engine from the Mustang GT500.
Under the Raptor R hood, you’ll find:
- Supercharged 5.2-liter V8 (700 horsepower, 640 lb-ft of torque)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drives
How powerful is the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor?
This new Raptor is about 200 pounds more capable than before, with an increased max tow rating of 8,200 pounds. Payload ratings are also up by 200 pounds, giving you the ability to haul up to 1,400 pounds of gear.
Under the hood, you’ll find a very capable powertrain, which kicks up major dust with 450 horsepower. The F-150 Raptor’s powertrain specs include:
- Turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Two-speed automatic four-wheel drive with neutral towing capability
Which features come with the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor?
In addition to standard four-wheel drive and a powerful engine, this rugged truck is ready to hit the trail in earnest, with standard equipment that includes:
- Five-link suspension with Panhard rod
- Front and rear sport-tuned Fox Racing Shox with live valve technology
- Electronic-locking rear differential
- Hi-lock transfer case
- Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive
- Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Off-Road, Baja, Rock Crawl
- Optional 4.10 front axle
While the F-150 Raptor is decidedly sporty on the outside, it’s very luxurious on the inside. This truck includes upscale comforts, savvy infotainment features, and impressive safety systems:
- Heated and ventilated front seats with driver memory settings
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 12-inch digital gauge cluster
- SYNC 4 with enhanced voice recognition
- 12-inch central touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ambient interior lighting
- Power-adjustable pedals with memory settings
- Adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam Assist
- 360-degree camera package
- Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
- Optional heated rear seats
- Optional wireless smartphone charging pad
When can I order the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor?
Right now! Visit us at Karl Flammer Ford, where we’ll help you design the perfect F-150 Raptor to suit your off-road adventures and unique personal tastes.