According to FCA the TRX Launch Editions are not being built yet, and no date to start the build is known.
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According to FCA the TRX Launch Editions are not being built yet, and no date to start the build is known.
I got Arie today who gave me nothing but a copy and paste q4 message and talk to my dealer. Spoke with the dealer and they told me no update so far. Ram better hurry things a long here. It would stink for them if Ford comes out with a higher hp raptor and steals the TRX's thunder before we even get delivery.
I would be for it if it had a GT500 power plant and they beefed up the frame/suspension like the TRX. Just an engine drop in won't do it for me either. The new 2021 F150 interior is much improved but I still think its a few steps behind the Ram interior. I can see them doing a 2021 V8 with limited production / limited edition version. Ultimately I think someone else on here said it, I also think the raptor will end up being a hybrid ecoboost in the long runIs anyone buying that the Raptor will be a 21 model? No announcement yet and not known date to reveal the new model. I'd be shocked if they can put things together to get a 21 model out even by the middle of next year (and then you're approaching 22 model year). Still curious to see what the power plant is though, even though it won't change my mind either way.
I agree with the long run V6 comment and honestly Ford would be smart to go that way. There are distinct market segments within this off-road capable truck market to go after here. Some are not going for a super truck, and will find value/joy in equally interesting engineering feats like finding the best power/speed/gas mileage/etc. balance you can get out of a power plant by combining boost/electricity, etc.I would be for it if it had a GT500 power plant and they beefed up the frame/suspension like the TRX. Just an engine drop in won't do it for me either. The new 2021 F150 interior is much improved but I still think its a few steps behind the Ram interior. I can see them doing a 2021 V8 with limited production / limited edition version. Ultimately I think someone else on here said it, I also think the raptor will end up being a hybrid ecoboost in the long run
It is interesting how many V8 engines Ford has in its closet for a company centered so heavily around the eco-boost name. If they went V8, I'd bet on the 6.2 GT500 engine but can see them using the 7.3L or the 5.0L but spinning up a 6.8, as cool as it would be, seems like it would cost quite a bit.Anyone else see this?
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If Ford puts GT500 in that will be a limited edition like LE trx was that will be gone in 2-3 h and the price with dealer markup will be in a range of 140KI would be for it if it had a GT500 power plant and they beefed up the frame/suspension like the TRX. Just an engine drop in won't do it for me either. The new 2021 F150 interior is much improved but I still think its a few steps behind the Ram interior. I can see them doing a 2021 V8 with limited production / limited edition version. Ultimately I think someone else on here said it, I also think the raptor will end up being a hybrid ecoboost in the long run
I have a friend who works at the RAM plant and he’s seen atleast 2 TRX/day go through the line during his shift. I also seen 3 finished TRXs parked outside the plant. I’ll try to get pictures for you guys.According to FCA the TRX Launch Editions are not being built yet, and no date to start the build is known.
That is very nice, Stig. Welcome to the waiting room.I have a friend who works at the RAM plant and he’s seen atleast 2 TRX/day go through the line during his shift. I also seen 3 finished TRXs parked outside the plant. I’ll try to get pictures for you guys.
If they could crank out a V8 Raptor I would look at it...I think the Gen2 looks great...I want the POWAIs anyone buying that the Raptor will be a 21 model? No announcement yet and not known date to reveal the new model. I'd be shocked if they can put things together to get a 21 model out even by the middle of next year (and then you're approaching 22 model year). Still curious to see what the power plant is though, even though it won't change my mind either way.