2024 Ford Raptor (and Raptor R)

04Ram2500Hemi · Sep 13, 2023

Ford did some interesting things with the updated Raptor. Rumor has it when they release power numbers on the R it will be more than the TRX.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45101488/2024-ford-f-150-raptor-revealed/

BlueTRX · Sep 13, 2023

I thought Ford had planned to only produce something like 3,000 Rs?
I wonder how many had hit the streets and how many left will be produced in 2024.
Wise move by FORD possibly will steal back customers from RAM who couldn't get a new TRX past end of '23.

wac45 · Sep 13, 2023

Really a shame that Ram has thrown in the towel on the TRX vs Raptor R battle. Not a fan of that new Raptor front end, at least judging from the pictures.

Rawwr · Sep 13, 2023

wac45 said:
Really a shame that Ram has thrown in the towel on the TRX vs Raptor R battle. Not a fan of that new Raptor front end, at least judging from the pictures.

It seems like Ram isn't really trying anymore; like they are on autopilot... No, worse, Lane Keeping Assist.

TCAT · Sep 13, 2023

BlueTRX · Sep 13, 2023

wac45 said:
Really a shame that Ram has thrown in the towel on the TRX vs Raptor R battle. Not a fan of that new Raptor front end, at least judging from the pictures.

I used to like the Raptor but learned to dislike it not for being a RAM fanboy but I just can't stand Ford and their dealerships from own experience.
Somehow I can't appreciate the Raptor and I really try at times. It's old talk but that V6 sounds fucking awful to my ears. I would go electric before getting a V6.
I guess I don't like the R look because it reminds me of the V6!

-Ryan- · Sep 13, 2023

The shocks are a nice upgrade but visually I think the original Gen 3 looks better, which doesn't look as good as the Gen 2.

wac45 · Sep 13, 2023

BlueTRX said:
I used to like the Raptor but learned to dislike it not for being a RAM fanboy but I just can't stand Ford and their dealerships from own experience.
Somehow I can't appreciate the Raptor and I really try at times. It's old talk but that V6 sounds fucking awful to my ears. I would go electric before getting a V6.
I guess I don't like the R look because it reminds me of the V6!

The main reason I sold my Gen 2 Raptor was the embarrassing V6 sound coming out of a big truck like the Raptor. Love my TRX. Honestly I still like Raptors but not as much as my TRX. I was surprised that Ford didn't make the R more visually distinguishable from the standard Raptor.

quikag · Sep 13, 2023

I'd consider trying a R for MSRP, but 140-150k+, F-that. In the meantime, my '23 TRX has been absolutely perfect in 8k miles so far. I love it.

rao26 · Sep 13, 2023

Pretty smart move here. They have to subsidize their garbage ev cars that lose them a lot of money. I’m very interest in a truck like this when I start looking for a new one. I won’t buy a v6 trx or any kind of electrified version. They’re gonna give the 2024 R 705 hp and be the top dog again.

RTG · Sep 13, 2023

Absolutely a smart play. Ford will change nothing, call it 710HP and win. RAM let the clock run out without taking a shot. Pretty sad there was never a red-eye, what an easy win that would have been. Instead they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

It's easy to armchair quarterback but this was a race Ram should have won, but instead stopped running altogether.

BlueTRX · Sep 13, 2023

Ford and others played well putting out electric garbage like the EV F150 to free up emission footprint and stay with ICEs longer.
Ram/Dodge playing the "die hard for the fans" waited till the bell to transition with no more ICE options and here we are.

Ford will have all cards to brag now(I'm sure they will). Wonder though after RAM poked so much fun how will Ford make fun at the TRX with that shitty Hurricane when Rs will have 700hp+

Georgia TRX · Sep 13, 2023

RTG said:
Absolutely a smart play. Ford will change nothing, call it 710HP and win. RAM let the clock run out without taking a shot. Pretty sad there was never a red-eye, what an easy win that would have been. Instead they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

It's easy to armchair quarterback but this was a race Ram should have won, but instead stopped running altogether.

Just go to Injected Engineering once the warranty is up and get their pump gas kit.

RTG · Sep 13, 2023

Would be great timing for a TRX power Broker option. Still hard to believe there will not be a TRX Jail Brake, Red-Eye, TRXtreme...

TRX90210 · Sep 13, 2023

Georgia TRX said:
Just go to Injected Engineering once the warranty is up and get their pump gas kit.

Have you made the plunge with them yet? They are about 30 minutes from me and I am strongly considering.

Cromin8tor · Sep 13, 2023

wac45 said:
The main reason I sold my Gen 2 Raptor was the embarrassing V6 sound coming out of a big truck like the Raptor. Love my TRX. Honestly I still like Raptors but not as much as my TRX. I was surprised that Ford didn't make the R more visually distinguishable from the standard Raptor.

Having a 2012 Raptor for 10 years, which has always been my threshold, it’s was time to trade up. Because Ford only had a V6 engine they lost me to the Ram TRX WHICH IM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO FORD for pushing me off the Ford cliff.

The TRX is by far the most complete truck I’ve ever owned, a true ground up symbiotic engineering comparable to Ferrari and other super cars, this is why I think any changes to the TRX suspension and drivetrain is a huge mistake. Maybe adding some hp modifications is cool but everything else is like it is for a reason.

Now it’s time to trash the Raptor R which is nothing more than a lick and stick highly accessorized Raptor kind of what these kids are doing to their Subaru‘s turning them into a poor man’s rice rocket. I’m not taking anything away from these kids turning their cars into amazing 9k rpm handling machine, it’s still a Subaru.

So….. it took me a long to say, if you want the real thing, buy the real thing!

LawDawg · Sep 13, 2023

I really couldn't care less. I wouldn't buy a Raptor R if it had 1000hp at the same price as our TRX. Ford Sucks. A marginally more powerful Raptor isn't going to change my mind.

PhoenixTRX · Sep 13, 2023

wac45 said:
The main reason I sold my Gen 2 Raptor was the embarrassing V6 sound coming out of a big truck like the Raptor. Love my TRX. Honestly I still like Raptors but not as much as my TRX. I was surprised that Ford didn't make the R more visually distinguishable from the standard Raptor.

Always said ... it should have been a HALO vehicle. More aggressive flares, bed cage/longer shocks, ability to run 39's, etc. I do like the modular bumper.

RaptorTillNow · Sep 13, 2023

Hopefully we will regain control of this government in 24 with REAL Republicans who actually Represent the people, and if sensible leadership returns (I can hope!) RAM should come out with the “Return from Extinction TRX- 800hp 800tq”
Slogan:
America has WokeUP…So have we…Introducing: The in your face, up yours, Grennies, TRX Anti-Communist Edition, with extended range 40 gallon fuel tank. For those times you want to burn just a few more fossils…

BlueTRX · Sep 13, 2023

quikag said:
I'd consider trying a R for MSRP, but 140-150k+, F-that. In the meantime, my '23 TRX has been absolutely perfect in 8k miles so far. I love it.

If we thought ADMs were high with the R while TRXs were still being pumped out immagine now with potentially more power absolutely no competition and the official title of sole supertruck on the market... prices will be comical to watch.
The "new R"will come out making original Rs feel outdated, almost like if RAM threw any performance improvements on "last call" TRXs. People would pay tons and flock for that.

The typical R $170k buyer doesn't care to pay much more if needed for a collectable and so far R owners are mainly celebrities, dealership owners or preferred customers. Very few early buyers got it for MSRP.

I have a client who has a large fleet of trucks from a Ford dealer, was offered their only R allocation for $165k.
He took it and for others without Ford priviledges... not happening