Quick Facts:
- The news: Ford Racing is doubling down on the Ford Raptor lineup and adding options in more markets.
- Source: Ford Racing boss Will Ford, speaking to Australia’s Drive.
- Under study: A Dakar-bred halo model plus hybrid power for existing trucks.
- On sale now: F-150 Raptor, F-150 Raptor R, Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor.
- Strongest today: F-150 Raptor R, 720 hp, supercharged 5.2-liter V8.
- Anniversary: Ford is marking 15 years of Raptor in 2026; the truck arrived for the 2010 model year.
- Race proof: Ford took a double podium at the 2026 Dakar Rally.
- Confirmed timing: None. No nameplate, model year, or price has a green light.
- Best for: Buyers weighing a Raptor purchase now against waiting.
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In This Article
- Ford Raptor Lineup: What Ford Sells Today
- What Ford Racing Said About the Raptor Badge
- A Dakar-Bred Off-Road Supercar
- What a Hybrid Raptor Buys You Off-Road
- How the Ford Raptor Lineup Might Grow
- One Truck for Eleven Years, Then Three in Three
- The Rivals: 777 HP From Ram, Trailhunter From Toyota
- What Ford Confirmed and What It Did Not
- Should You Wait for the Next Raptor?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Ford Raptor Lineup: What Ford Sells Today
Ford intends to put its highest-performance off-road badge on more vehicles. Will Ford, who runs Ford Racing, told Australia’s Drive the badge isn’t going anywhere, and the company is weighing both a Dakar-bred halo model and hybrid power. First, though, here is where the Ford Raptor lineup stands right now.
The F-150 Raptor uses a 3.5-liter high-output EcoBoost V6 rated at 450 hp, starting at $79,005. Above it sits the F-150 Raptor R, a 720-hp truck built around a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, Fox Racing Dual-Valve shocks, and 37-inch tires. Ranger Raptor covers the midsize slot with 405 hp and 430 lb-ft. Finally, the Bronco Raptor brings 418 hp and 440 lb-ft to the SUV side.
| Model | Engine | Output | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Raptor | 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 | 405 hp, 430 lb-ft | $57,270 |
| F-150 Raptor | 3.5L HO EcoBoost V6 | 450 hp | $79,005 |
| Bronco Raptor | 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 | 418 hp, 440 lb-ft | $79,995 |
| F-150 Raptor R | 5.2L supercharged V8 | 720 hp | $110,930 |
Look at where the money clusters. Three of the four trucks land between $57,270 and $79,995, then the Raptor R leaps to $110,930. As a result, Ford has open air above its volume Raptors, open air below the Ranger Raptor, and a $31,000 canyon in between. Any expansion has obvious places to go.
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What Ford Racing Said About the Raptor Badge
Will Ford framed the plan in terms of markets, not model codes. Speaking to Drive, he said Ford is “committed to growing Raptor all over the world, both in North America and in markets like Australia.” He added the company is “celebrating 15 years of Raptor this year” and pointed to what he called an organic love for the badge worldwide.
He went further on longevity. The Raptor badge, in his words, is not going anywhere, and the phrasing understates the ambition behind it. For markets outside North America, where Ranger Raptor is often the only version sold, the comment reads as a promise of more choice. In the US, however, the same comment hints at white space inside a range already four models deep.
Ford has not disclosed how far the expansion goes, including which nameplates are in play. Instead of naming products, the racing boss described intent and scale. Ford Racing sits close to the vehicles wearing this badge, though, so the source carries more weight than a dealer rumor.
A Dakar-Bred Off-Road Supercar
The headline possibility is an off-road supercar drawn from Ford’s rally-raid program. Ford campaigns the Raptor T1+ in the Dakar Rally, a purpose-built desert racer with long-travel suspension and a mid-mounted V8. A road-legal interpretation of the Raptor T1+ would sit above every truck in the range, closer to a Ford GT in price logic than an F-150.
Ford has the results to back the idea. At the 2026 Dakar Rally, Ford Racing scored a double podium, with Mattias Ekstrom and Emil Bergkvist finishing third overall after a closing stage win. It was also the program’s second straight podium at the event. Ford’s racing record separates a real halo program from a rendering.
Precedent exists elsewhere. Land Rover built a road-legal Defender Dakar around a class-winning rally car, with 626 hp and 35-inch tires. Closer to home, Ford Racing backs showroom-stock Raptors in competition, supporting privateer teams running Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor in the bone-stock category, as the Ford Raptor Rebelle Rally teams show this season. Rally-to-showroom is therefore an established path, not a fantasy.
What a Hybrid Raptor Buys You Off-Road
Ford is also weighing hybrid power. Most coverage stops at the word itself, so here is what electrification changes on a trail. First, an electric motor delivers peak torque from zero rpm, which smooths rock crawling and low-speed ledge work. Second, it lets the truck creep quietly through camp and trailheads.
Third, and most useful for overlanders, a hybrid Raptor pairs naturally with Pro Power Onboard. Ford’s generator system already runs tools and camp gear from the truck bed. A larger battery and motor feed it longer with the engine off, which matters on a four-day trip far from shore power.
Ford has framed the hybrid question around performance and emissions together. Rivals reached the same conclusion first. Toyota’s Tundra TRD Hammer is expected to arrive with a twin-turbo hybrid V6 and roughly 37-inch tires, though Toyota has confirmed little beyond the name. An electrified Raptor is therefore a competitive answer as much as an efficiency play.
How the Ford Raptor Lineup Might Grow
Where does the Ford Raptor lineup expand next in the US? Three candidates stand out on badge logic alone. Maverick sits below Ranger and would give the badge a compact entry point. Expedition offers a three-row body-on-frame platform with real desert-running bones. Explorer is the softest fit, although its new Tremor trim, which replaced Timberline for 2026, shows appetite for a rugged variant.
Sales data supports the theory. Ford told Autoblog one in four Expeditions now leaves the lot as a Tremor, the brand’s mainstream off-road trim. Tremor versions of Ranger, F-150, and Super Duty have similarly widened the off-road ladder below Raptor. As a result, Ford has a proven customer base ready for a step up.
Product planning cuts the other way on one point. Raptor works partly because it stays rare and expensive. Spreading the badge across seven nameplates risks diluting the halo Ford spent a decade building. Expect the company to move carefully, adding models above the range before cheap ones below it.
One Truck for Eleven Years, Then Three in Three
Ford kept Raptor to a single truck for eleven years, then added three variants inside three model years. Reviewing the timeline shows how sharply the pace changed, and it explains why more models sound plausible now.
- 2010: F-150 SVT Raptor debuts with a 310-hp 5.4-liter V8 and factory long-travel suspension; the 411-hp 6.2-liter V8 follows within the model year.
- 2017: Second-generation Raptor switches to the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6.
- 2021: Third-generation F-150 Raptor adds a five-link rear suspension.
- 2022: Bronco Raptor brings the badge to an SUV for the first time.
- 2023: Raptor R lands with 700 hp and 37-inch tires, rising to 720 hp for 2024.
- 2024: Ranger Raptor reaches North America as a midsize option.
- 2026: Raptor T1+ scores a Dakar podium during Ford’s 15th anniversary year for the badge.
Three additions in three years is the pattern to watch. Because the last burst worked commercially, the case for another one writes itself.
The Rivals: 777 HP From Ram, Trailhunter From Toyota
Competition also explains the timing. Ram opened orders this summer on the returning 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT, with a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 making 777 hp, or 57 hp more than the Raptor R. Enthusiasts have tracked the returning Ram TRX closely since the announcement, and the horsepower crown moved with it.
| Truck | Engine | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 TRX SRT | 6.2L supercharged Hemi V8 | 777 hp |
| Ford F-150 Raptor R | 5.2L supercharged V8 | 720 hp |
| Ford F-150 Raptor | 3.5L HO EcoBoost V6 | 450 hp |
Toyota attacks from a different angle. Instead of chasing horsepower, it runs two off-road trims side by side: TRD Pro for high-speed desert work and Trailhunter for overlanding, now including the full-size Tundra. Consequently, Ford faces pressure at both ends, from raw output above and from expedition-focused builds beside it.
Whatever badge sits on the tailgate, the gear list for desert running looks similar. Recovery boards, a compressor sized for oversize tires, and a rated recovery kit turn a fast truck into a self-sufficient one.
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What Ford Confirmed and What It Did Not
Separating fact from headline matters here. Ford has committed to growing the badge globally, in North America and abroad, and treats the anniversary as a milestone worth investing behind. Everything beyond the badge commitment sits in one of two softer buckets.
| Claim | Status | Attributed to |
|---|---|---|
| Badge expands globally, including North America | On the record | Will Ford, Ford Racing |
| Dakar-inspired halo model | Under consideration | Will Ford, Ford Racing |
| Hybrid power for Raptor models | Under consideration | Will Ford, Ford Racing |
| Standalone supercar in development | Stronger CEO framing | Jim Farley, Ford CEO |
| Nameplate, model year, powertrain, price | Not confirmed | No source |
Ford CEO Jim Farley has separately said the company is “in the middle of creating something,” framing the open question as whether Ford should build “not a version of a car, a standalone supercar” for off-road use. His language sits ahead of the racing boss’s softer framing. Until a program gets an official reveal date, treat both statements as direction rather than product news.
Should You Wait for the Next Raptor?
For most buyers, no. Nothing in this announcement carries a date, and Ford has given no indication a new model arrives inside the next model year. Meanwhile, the trucks on sale now are mature products with a full aftermarket behind them.
Waiting makes sense in one narrow case. If your interest is specifically the halo model, a Dakar-derived flagship, then holding out costs you nothing except seat time. If Ford builds it, expect small production numbers at a price far above the Raptor R, similar to how Land Rover handled its Dakar edition.
The Ford Raptor lineup as it stands already covers three sizes and two engine philosophies. Ranger Raptor handles tight trails and tighter parking, since its narrower body clears trees a full-size truck bounces off. F-150 Raptor is the balanced pick for open desert. Bronco Raptor trades bed space for approach angles and a removable roof.
Watch two signals over the next year. First, whether Ford schedules a reveal tied to its racing calendar, since the Raptor T1+ program gives the marketing a natural stage. Second, whether Tremor volume keeps climbing, because the Tremor number is the business case for adding models. Either signal moves this story from talk to metal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ford making a Raptor supercar?
Ford has confirmed it is studying an off-road supercar inspired by its Dakar race trucks. CEO Jim Farley has described the project in stronger terms than Ford Racing has. However, no production version, timeline, or price exists on the record.
Will there be a hybrid Ford Raptor?
Hybrid power is under active consideration, according to Ford Racing. Specifically, the stated goals are added performance and lower emissions. No hybrid Raptor has been announced for any model year.
How many Ford Raptor models are there?
Four trucks wear the badge today: F-150 Raptor, F-150 Raptor R, Ranger Raptor, and Bronco Raptor. Availability varies by market, and several countries sell only Ranger Raptor.
What is the Raptor T1+?
The Raptor T1+ is Ford’s purpose-built Dakar race truck, developed with M-Sport. Long-travel suspension and a race-prepared V8 sit under silhouette bodywork. Ford scored a double podium with it at Dakar in 2026.
How much horsepower does the F-150 Raptor R have?
The F-150 Raptor R produces 720 hp from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8. It also runs Fox Racing Dual-Valve shocks and 37-inch tires as standard equipment.
Is the Ram 1500 TRX SRT more powerful than the Raptor R?
Yes. The returning 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT makes 777 hp from a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8, or 57 hp more than the Raptor R. Ford has not yet responded with a power increase.