The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is a force to be reckoned with, debuting in July as a supercharged, borderline overkill addition to the iconic F-150 range. As Ford Authority exclusively reported in 2019, an eight-cylinder powerhouse returned to the F-150 Raptor R line for the 2023 model year, harnessing the supercharged Ford 5.2L V8 Predator under the hood. Now that the gritty details about the Raptor R have been unveiled, Ford Authority reckons it’s time to pit it against the regular 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor.
| 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor | 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Price + DFC | $77,570 | $109,145 | |
| Powertrain | Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V6 | Supercharged 5.2L V8 | |
| Transmission | Select-Shift 10-speed automatic | Select-Shift 10-speed automatic | |
| Power (hp @ rpm) | 450 @ 5,850 | 700 @ 6,650 | |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 510 @ 3,000 | 640 @ 4,250 | |
| 0-60 mph (seconds) | Est. 5.2 | - | |
| With 35-inch tires | With 37-inch tires | With 37-inch tires | |
| Wheelbase (in. / mm) | 145.4 / 3,693 | 145.4 / 3,693 | 145.4 / 3,693 |
| Length (in. / mm) | 232.6 / 5,908 | 232.6 / 5,908 | 232.6 / 5,908 |
| Width w/o mirrors (in. / mm) | 86.6 / 2,199 | 86.6 / 2,199 | 87.0 / 2,209 |
| Width w/mirrors (in. / mm) | 96.0 / 2,438 | 96.0 / 2,438 | 96.0 / 2,438 |
| Height (in. / mm) | 79.8 / 2,027 | 80.7 / 2,050 | 80.6 / 2,047 |
| Max ground clearance (in. / mm) | 12 / 304 | 13.1 / 332.74 | 13.1 / 332.74 |
| Front overhang (in. / mm) | 37.0 / 940 | 37.0 / 940 | - |
| Rear overhang (in. / mm) | 50.2 / 1,275 | 50.2 / 1,275 | - |
| Bed length (ft. / m) | 5'5" / 1.65 | 5'5" / 1.65 | - |
| Approach angle (deg.) | 31 | 33.1 | 33.1 |
| Departure angle (deg.) | 23.9 | 24.9 | 24.9 |
| Breakover angle (deg.) | 22.7 | 24.4 | 24.4 |
| Climbing angle (deg.) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Wall climb (in.) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Water fording depth (in. / mm) | 32.0 / 813 | 32.0 / 813 | 32.0 / 813 |
| Track width front (in. / mm) | 74.0 / 1,880 | 74.3 / 1,887 | 74.3 / 1,887 |
| Track width rear (in. / mm) | 73.6 / 1,869 | 73.9 / 1,877 | 73.9 / 1,877 |
| Turning circle 35-in. tires (ft. / m) | 48.0 / 14.6 | - | - |
| Turning circle 37-in. tires (ft. / m) | - | 50 / 15.2 | 50 / 15.2 |
| Suspension travel front (in. / mm) | 14.0 / 356 | 13.0 / 356 | - |
| Suspension travel front (in. / mm) | 15.0 / 381 | 14.1 / 358 | - |
Before delving any further, as a reminder, the “regular” 2023 Ford Raptor starts at $77,570, with a set of 35-inch tires as standard. Opting for the Raptor 37 Tire Performance Package adds $5,250 to the price of the pickup, bringing it to $82,820. The range-topping 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R, meanwhile, starts at a cool $109,145.
Now, it’s interesting to note that the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor with the 37 Tire Performance upgrade is quite similar to the Ford F-150 Raptor R in terms of dimensions. They have exactly the same wheelbase of 145.4 inches, and are both exactly 232.6 inches long bumper-to-bumper. However, the regular F-150 Raptor on 37s is slightly narrower than the Raptor R, but is .01 inch taller than its more aggressive counterpart. Both trucks boast the same 33.1-degree approach angle and 24.9-inch departure angle.
Of course, the most significant difference between the Raptor and the Raptor R is the engine strapped under the hood. The “regular” Raptor features the twin-turbocharged Ford 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, which produces 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. The Raptor R, meanwhile, snarls to the tune of 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque, thanks to its 5.2L V8 Predator powerhouse. However, both trucks are united by the 10-speed automatic transmission that makes sure all that power meets the road.
With all that in mind, it’s certainly more cost effective to opt for the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor with the 37 Tire Performance Package, since its exterior dimensions are almost identical to that of the range-topping 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R and is over $26,000 less expensive. It simply depends on how much power a customer would like under the hood of their performance pickup truck, and how fast they really want to go.
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Comments
Lots of stats, yet…
What are the truck weight differences, in base trim? (essentially, difference in engine weights?)
What are the front/rear weight balances? How much more nose heavy does the V8 make the Raptor R?
When are they (FORD) coming out with the F=150 Raptor E?
You mean the electri-raptor?
“It all depends on how much power the customer would like”
And the options list. The Raptor R comes completely loaded, with the lone extra-cost option a sunroof. You can still spec up a Raptor close to six figure territory.
You sure the sunroof is extra cost? I’m fairly certain all Raptor R’s come fully loaded and then you opt out of the graphics and sunroof if you choose. Price does not change either way.