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How powerful is the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R?

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R power ratings and performance 

If you’re looking for a powerhouse truck, it’s no secret that the Ford F-150 is among the best. The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R, to be more specific, is a powerful truck perfect for off-roading or towing, whatever you want to do. You can find Ford F-150 models here at Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB. Read below, and then pay us a visit to learn more about the Raptor R model. 



How much horsepower can the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R produce? 

When people think of a powerful truck, they’re usually thinking of either horsepower or torque ratings. The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R will blow you away with its rating of up to 700 horsepower and up to 640 pound-feet of torque. This extreme truck is able to produce these ratings with its 5.2 L supercharged V8 engine. It’ll give you the confidence to tackle harsh terrain. 


2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R – ten best performance features 

What makes the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R such a great off-road truck? Power ratings are part of it, but this truck also has a range of other performance features putting in work. Here are some of our favorites. 

  • A 10-speed SelectShift ® transmission 
  • A specially tuned torque converter 
  • A unique dual exhaust system 
  • A pass-through muffler 
  • An active valve system 
  • A five-link rear suspension 
  • Advanced FOX Live Valve shocks 
  • An optimized Baja mode for maximum performance 
  • Standard, class-exclusive 37-inch tires  
  • Class-leading 13.1-inches of ground clearance 


What the experts are saying about the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 

“When customers experience Raptor R in the desert and beyond, it will make the hairs on the back of their necks stand up – and they’ll love every second of it,”

– Carl Widmann, Ford Performance chief engineer 

“Raptor R is visually designed like a desert predator to catch the attention of Raptor customers and off-road enthusiasts,”

– Tom Liu, Raptor R lead designer 


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