Many of us adore the Ford Ranger Raptor, but, up until now, it's mostly been platonic love, since the Blue Oval has only showcased the right-hand-drive version of the truck. Well, as it turns out, the F-150 Raptor should get a little brother in the US, with an example of the Ranger Raptor having been spotted testing in America.
The red test vehicle was caught on camera while doing its thing in Metro Detroit and, thanks to the Ranger 5G forum, we can show bring you the footage, which you'll find at the bottom of the page. And while there's still no official word on the bed wielder coming Stateside, the presence of the test vehicle all but confirms the development.
Zoom in on the spied tester and you'll notice the Raptor decals, as well as the diesel soundtrack of the engine. Keep in mind that the Blue Oval introduced the Ranger Raptor in Bangkok, Thailand, back in February, with the vehicle being animated by a twin-turbo 2.0-liter diesel packing 211 hp and 369 lb-ft of twist, while packing a ten-speed automatic tranny.
And while the new turbodiesel coming to the US might seem like a bit of a far stretch, the American model should at least get the F-150's 2.7-liter V6 EcoBoost.
Given the fact that the vehicle has already been introduced in Thailand, the expected US debut of the bed wielder should take place by the end of the year.
Of course, one can't help but wonder how the Ranger Raptor will fare against the upcoming Jeep Scrambler. You know, the pickup truck incarnation of the new Wrangler, which has been spied on multiple occasions. The two might bot be 100 percent in the same league (for one thing, the styling of the Jeep puts this in a different league), but the comparo remains interesting.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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