LEAKED: Ford F-150 Raptor Getting Supercharged Predator V8

The above sheet shows that the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 known as the Predator will be migrating from its original home of theFord Mustang Shelby GT500to theF-150 RaptorR. In the Mustang, it generates 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. By comparison, the Ram TRX with its 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 produces 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. However, since all we have is confirmation that the rumored engine is going into the Raptor R, we do not know if Ford will detune the motor slightly. What we do know is that, whatever it produces, the most hardcore Raptor yet will certainly be a capable off-roader.

Recent rumors have suggested thatorders will open in the fall, which aligns with what we heard about the truck being revealed in the third or fourth quarter of the year. We also feel confident in guessing that Ford's outstanding 10-speed automatic will handle transmission duties, but we have no word on what the brutish truck will cost. The Ram TRX retails for around $70,000, but knowing how greedy Ford dealers have been lately, we wouldn't put much faith in getting the new Raptor at MSRP. Whatever happens, we hope thatFord's new plan to stop price gougingis effective.