Quick Facts:
- Benchmark: Ford F-150 Raptor, 450 hp, 5.2 seconds to 60 mph
- Quickest overall: Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack, 2.6 seconds
- Quickest gas truck: Ford F-150 Raptor R, 3.6 seconds
- Power range: 702 to 1,025 horsepower
- Weight range: 6,077 to more than 9,000 pounds
- Price range: roughly $99,900 to $117,900
- Data source: instrumented runs by Car and Driver and MotorTrend
- Best for: buyers cross-shopping performance trucks on tested acceleration
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Trucks Faster Than the Raptor: The Short Version
Five trucks faster than the Raptor exist on dealer lots right now, and the gap is wider than most owners expect. Car and Driver timed the 450-hp F-150 Raptor at 5.2 seconds to 60 mph and 13.9 seconds through the quarter mile at 98 mph. Three electric trucks and two supercharged V8 trucks beat both figures.
Ford never built the standard Raptor for drag strips. As a performance pickup truck, it optimizes for terrain instead of for elapsed time. Therefore the engineering budget went to 35-inch tires, long-travel suspension, and desert-running durability. Because of those priorities, the truck carries roughly 5,900 pounds and gears its 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 for whoops rather than for trap speed.
The trucks below take a different route. Three of them stack electric motors until traction, not power, sets the limit. Two of them bolt a supercharger to a V8 and accept the fuel bill. Every number in this guide comes from an instrumented test run by Car and Driver or MotorTrend, so you compare like with like. All five rank among the fastest pickup trucks sold in America today.
One caution before the list. Manufacturer 0-60 claims and magazine test results rarely match, and the spread reaches a full second on some trucks. Where a figure comes from a manufacturer instead of a test track, this guide says so directly.
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Tested Numbers at a Glance
Every row below traces to a published instrumented run. Notably, the two supercharged V8 trucks land within a tenth of each other, while the three EVs separate themselves by more than a second.
| Truck | Power | 0-60 mph | Quarter mile | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack | 1,025 hp | 2.6 sec | 10.6 sec at 128 mph | 6,987 lb |
| Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast | 845 hp | 2.5 sec | 11.0 sec at 113.7 mph | 6,884 lb |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 1,000 hp | 3.3 sec | 11.9 sec at 106 mph | Over 9,000 lb |
| Ford F-150 Raptor R | 720 hp | 3.6 sec | 12.0 sec at 113 mph | 6,077 lb |
| Ram 1500 TRX | 702 hp | 3.7 sec | 12.3 sec at 110 mph | 6,440 lb |
| Ford F-150 Raptor | 450 hp | 5.2 sec | 13.9 sec at 98 mph | About 5,900 lb |
Two rows deserve a footnote. First, the Hummer EV posts 3.3 seconds only with its launch mode armed. Second, the Ram TRX figure comes from Car and Driver, while MotorTrend recorded 4.1 seconds and Ram itself claimed 4.5 seconds for the same truck. Testing conditions move these numbers, so treat any single run as one data point rather than gospel. Our own mile-high 0-60 comparison shows how much altitude alone changes a result.
Electric Trucks Faster Than the Raptor
The three quickest trucks on this list all run on batteries. Electric pickup trucks launch without waiting for boost, without shifting, and with torque at every wheel. As a result, they turn weight into traction instead of into lap-time penalty.
Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack
Four motors and a 140-kWh pack produce 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft. Car and Driver measured 2.6 seconds to 60 mph and 10.6 seconds through the quarter at 128 mph. The magazine called it the quickest pickup it has tested. All of it comes from a truck weighing 6,987 pounds.
Trap speed tells the real story here. At 128 mph, the R1T pulls harder at the top of the quarter than anything else on this list, including both supercharged V8 trucks. Rivian’s RAD tuner also lets owners shift power distribution between the four motors, which changes how the truck rotates off pavement. Few owners will use the full range, yet the tuning depth separates the Rivian from every rival here.
Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast
The tri-motor Cyberbeast makes 845 horsepower and 864 lb-ft. MotorTrend ran it to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and through the quarter in 11.0 seconds at 113.7 mph. Curb weight measured 6,884 pounds. Although the Rivian wins the quarter mile, the Cyberbeast still holds the quicker 60-mph time between the two.
Steer-by-wire is the other headline. The system turns lock to lock in under one full rotation of the yoke, which shortens parking maneuvers and tightens trail turns. Owner opinion on the styling splits hard, yet the acceleration numbers stand on their own.
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
GMC’s three-motor pickup makes 1,000 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft while carrying more than 9,000 pounds. Car and Driver recorded 3.3 seconds to 60 mph and 11.9 seconds at 106 mph, both with the Watts to Freedom launch mode engaged. Turn the mode off and MotorTrend measured 5.4 seconds for the same truck.
Nearly two full seconds therefore live inside one drive mode, which matters if you plan to launch repeatedly. Road and Track reports the mode pre-conditions the battery pack and drops the air suspension by two inches before the run. Our earlier look at the Hummer EV as an all-electric supertruck covers the rest of the package.
Gas Trucks Faster Than the Raptor
Two supercharged V8 trucks split the difference between the standard Raptor and the EVs. Both give up more than a second to the Rivian, yet both stay quicker than the Raptor by roughly a second and a half.
Ford F-150 Raptor R
The Raptor R swaps the EcoBoost V6 for the supercharged 5.2-liter Predator V8 from the Mustang Shelby GT500. Output started at 700 horsepower and rose to 720 after a 2024 airflow update, with torque holding at 640 lb-ft. Car and Driver timed 3.6 seconds to 60 mph and 12.0 seconds through the quarter.
Tire rating caps the top end. The 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2s carry a 112-mph speed rating, which limits trap speed no matter how much boost the supercharger makes. Ford rates towing at 8,700 pounds versus 8,200 for the standard truck. Payload still lands at 1,400 pounds and ground clearance at 13.1 inches, so the truck keeps working-truck numbers despite the blower.
Ram 1500 TRX
Ram’s supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi produced 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft in the 2021 through 2024 trucks. Car and Driver measured 3.7 seconds to 60 mph and 12.3 seconds at 110 mph from 6,440 pounds. Underneath, 2.5-inch Bilstein Black Hawk e2 shocks and 15-inch rotors handle the consequences.
For 2027 Ram revived the nameplate as the SRT TRX with 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft. Ram claims 3.5 seconds to 60 mph and a 118-mph top speed at a $99,995 starting price, though no magazine has verified those figures yet. We covered the 777-hp TRX returning for 2027 when Ram announced it.
Where the Raptor Still Beats All of Them
Straight-line numbers answer one question and ignore several others. Off pavement, the standard Raptor keeps advantages no quarter-mile time captures.
PEDAL COMMANDER for Ford F150 2011-2026 Truck Throttle Response Controller
Sharpens throttle response on the factory 3.5-liter EcoBoost without touching engine tuning.
- Plug-and-play install through the factory pedal connector
- 36 sensitivity settings across four modes
- Fits F-150 and Raptor model years 2011 through 2026
- Bluetooth app control with an anti-theft lock
- Changes pedal mapping only, so peak horsepower stays unchanged
- Sport modes reduce fuel economy in stop-and-go driving
Sustained desert speed favors Ford. The Raptor’s long-travel suspension and 35-inch tires soak up whoops at pace. Heavy EVs meanwhile load their packs and brakes far harder over the same terrain. Weight is the core problem, since the Hummer carries more than 3,000 pounds over the Raptor.
Recovery and range matter too. A gas Raptor refuels in five minutes at any station on a dirt highway, whereas an electric truck needs a charger the trail rarely provides. Our desert-racing comparison of the Raptor 37 and TRX digs into the suspension side of the argument.
Price closes the case for many buyers. Ford lists the standard Raptor from $79,005, roughly $20,000 under the cheapest truck on this list. For a rig you plan to scratch, the cheaper entry point carries real weight.
What These Trucks Cost
Speed prices in steeply. The fastest pickup trucks now open near or above $100,000. Car and Driver lists the Hummer EV Pickup from $99,895, the Raptor R at $113,525, and the Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack at $117,885. Ram opens the 2027 SRT TRX at $99,995. Tesla has repriced the Cyberbeast repeatedly, so check the configurator rather than trusting any published figure.
Cost per tenth of a second favors the Hummer EV on paper. Compared to the Raptor R, it costs about $13,600 less and runs three tenths quicker to 60 mph. However, it also asks you to accept 9,000 pounds of curb weight on every trail you drive.
Resale is the variable nobody prices correctly. Electric pickup trucks depreciate faster than gas trucks, which hurts a new buyer and helps a used one. Anyone shopping used should read our take on the Raptor and TRX compared head to head before committing.
Final Verdict
Buy the Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack if outright acceleration decides the purchase. At 2.6 seconds to 60 mph, it beats every production pickup ever tested. It still crawls competently once the pavement ends.
Buy the Raptor R instead if you tow, refuel in remote country, or want engine noise. Its 3.6-second run trails the Rivian by a full second, yet it hauls 8,700 pounds and refills anywhere. The trade-off is fuel economy near 12 mpg and a price above $113,000.
Skip all five if your driving happens mostly on trails and forest roads. The standard Raptor runs the same long-travel suspension layout for $79,005. Its lighter curb weight also protects tires, brakes, and suspension over long days in the dirt.
For most 4wdTalk readers, the honest answer is the Raptor R or a used 702-hp TRX. Both keep the refueling convenience and towing capacity a working truck needs. Each also holds value better than the electric field. Either one serves as a performance pickup truck you drive daily without route planning around chargers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What truck is faster than the Ford Raptor?
Five production trucks beat it on tested numbers. The list runs Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack, Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast, and GMC Hummer EV Pickup. Then come the Ford F-150 Raptor R and the Ram 1500 TRX. All five beat the Raptor’s 5.2 seconds.
Are electric trucks faster than the Raptor off-road?
Not in the terrain the Raptor targets. Electric trucks win on pavement and on short technical climbs where instant torque helps. Over sustained desert whoops, the Raptor’s suspension travel and lower weight give it the edge.
Which gas trucks beat the Raptor?
Two supercharged V8 models. The 720-hp Ford F-150 Raptor R runs 3.6 seconds to 60 mph. Ram’s 702-hp 1500 TRX runs 3.7 seconds. Car and Driver measured both.
Is the Raptor R worth the money over the standard Raptor?
Only if acceleration and engine character justify roughly $34,000. The Raptor R adds 270 horsepower, 500 pounds of towing capacity, and 37-inch tires. Suspension travel and everyday off-road capability stay close between the two.
How fast is the F-150 Raptor 0-60?
Car and Driver recorded 5.2 seconds with the 450-hp 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 on 35-inch tires. The same test produced a 13.9-second quarter mile at 98 mph.