The Ford Carnivore engine is a 5.2-liter, supercharged V8 gasoline engine. It features a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design, with a supercharger in a V configuration and powers the 14th-generation Ford F-150 Raptor R.
Quick Look
| Engine family | Modular |
| Displacement | 5.2 liters |
| Aspiration | Supercharged |
| Configuration & cylinders | V configuration, eight cylinders |
| Engine orientation in vehicle(s) | Longitudinal |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead cam (DOHC) with variable camshaft timing (VCT) |
| Assembly site(s) | Niche line at Dearborn Engine Plant |
| Successor | Ford Legend engine |
| Related | 5.2L Predator |
The Ford 5.2L Carnivore engine is a variant of the Ford Predator engine used in the S550-gen Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Since the Carnivore is used to power a high-performance pickup truck (as opposed to a muscle car), Ford tuned the engine to make more low-end torqu and less horsepower compared to the Predator. This was achieved by using a different supercharger pulley and a different calibration, resulting in the Carnivore making 25 more pound-feet of torque but 40 less horsepower than the Predator.
In addition, the Carnivore is mated to Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission (10R80) – a more potent version of Ford’s 10-speed transmission – as opposed to the Predator, which hooks up to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Vehicle Applications
The 5.2L Ford Carnivor engine is used only in the 14th-generation Ford F-150 Raptor R.
| Model Year(s) | Make | Model | Transmission | Drive Wheels | Power (hp) @ RPM | Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - present | Ford | Ford F-150 Raptor R | 10-speed auto 10R80 | 4WD | 720 @ 6,650 | 640 @ 4,250 |
Specs
| Bore | 94 mm |
| Stroke | 93 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Max boost | 12 psi |
| Max power @ RPM | 720 @ 6,650 |
| Max torque @ RPM | 640 @ 4,250 |
| Cylinder head | Cast aluminum |
| Cylinder block | Cast aluminum |
| Camshaft drive | Chain |
Production
The Ford Carnivore engine is hand-assembled on the Niche line at the Dearborn Engine Plant.
Engine Family
The Carnivore is part of the Ford Modular engine family – a series of V8 gasoline engines used in various vehicles. More specifically, the Carnivore is part of the Ford 5.2L Modular engine range, which represents a series of hand-built, high-performance V8 engines displacing 5.2 liters.
Successor
The Carnivore will likely be succeeded by the Legend engine in the F-150 Raptor R variant of 15th-generation Ford F-150.
Discussion
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News
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