Taking the Raptor to the Next Level

Other than a few fender flares and a few LED light features, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is unassuming from the outside. When you touch the accelerator pedal, the Raptor R comes to life thanks to a little inspiration from the Mustang Shelby GT500. Ford managed to trap lightning in a bottle, and the automaker put it under the hood of this practically perfect performance-based, off-road dream truck. Drivers looking for more than a joy ride in a powerful, safe, and comfortable truck can reserve theirs at Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw near Marietta, Georgia.

Mind-Bending Performance Features

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R specs include the appropriately named Predator V8, which is what powers the Shelby GT500 Mustang. In the Mustang, the engine achieves 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. The larger Raptor R gets 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque from the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. For comparison, the standard Raptor has 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6.

The additional torque in the Raptor R comes from a few other special performance features. Ford recalibrated the high-performance supercharger, added an exclusive exhaust system with cast stainless steel, and redesigned the oil system with a deeper oil pan. The wider intake system from the aggressive power dome on the hood improves airflow to boost the supercharged 5.2-liter.

Aggressive Ford Styling Features

On the outside, the pickup truck has minimal, but aggressive styling to distinguish it from the rest of the Ford F-150 pickup truck lineup. All Raptor R models will wear 37-inch All-Terrain tires on unique off-road-ready wheels. The 13.1-inch of ground clearance makes the Raptor R more than a daily driver road truck. Ford also outfitted the Raptor R with specially tuned dampers and stiffer springs on the front axle to manage the weighty V8 engine.

Ford F-150 Raptor R features resemble the V6 Raptor models, but with a few subtle changes. Ford chose Code Orange as the distinctive color for the “R” trim and the Raptor R badging on the bedside graphic. Owners who don’t want to be tested at every stop light can choose to have the graphics removed for a small fee.

On the inside, the Raptor R looks like an F-150 with the same tech features as the Raptor models. However, Ford gave the Raptor R high-end, exclusive carbon-fiber accents, black leather and microsuede upholstery, and a distinctive R emblazoned on the exceptionally comfortable Recaro front seats. Drivers will also see a bold “R” on the steering wheel for instant access to the Ford F-150 Raptor R performance preset drive mode.

Reserve Your 2023 F-150 Raptor R at Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw in Kennesaw, GA

Ford will begin manufacturing the Raptor R during the Fall of 2022. We invite you to visit Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw near Acworth to order your high-speed pickup truck. All this power and performance comes with a notable price tag, and the finance experts at Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw can arrange loans and leases using the latest incentives and offers from Ford.