2023 Ford Ranger Raptor v Wildtrak V6 and Wildtrak 4-cylinder: Dragparison

Ford has promised mega efficiency from its new Ranger Raptor – one thing we needed to place to the take a look at.

Merely sufficient, we grabbed the VBox and hit the drag strip within the Raptor in addition to the V6 and four-cylinder diesel fashions in Wildtrak spec guise.

We additionally did some extra efficiency assessments on the Raptor, managing a bloody fast 5.8 second sprint to 100km/h as soon as it dried out.

That is the most recent take a look at in a working collection: We’ve already put varied Rangers on a dyno, examined the Ranger V6 diesel in opposition to a Volkswagen Amarok V6, and raced the Ranger V6 diesel in opposition to the bi-turbo four-cylinder choice.

Checks performed on this video

• Sound take a look at: Filmed from behind the automotive, enjoying with any out there drive modes
• Drag race: All three in a row, every utilizing the quickest drive modes, 4WD and stability management settings as examined
• Efficiency assessments for Raptor: Utilizing varied modes, Baja was quickest. Standing quarter mile, 1/8 mile, and 0-100km/h assessments

Ford Ranger Raptor key specs

Energy within the new Ranger Raptor comes from a 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol V6 making 292kW and 583Nm, despatched to all 4 wheels by means of a full-time four-wheel drive system and 10-speed automated.

Its power-to-weight determine is 120.6kW per tonne.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 key specs

The Ranger’s V6 diesel engine, a model of which has beforehand seen use within the US-market F-150, produces 184kW of peak energy and 600Nm of torque, from simply 1750rpm.

Once more, torque is distributed to all 4 wheels by means of a full-time four-wheel drive system and 10-speed automated.

Its power-to-weight determine is 78.8kW per tonne.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4-cylinder key specs

The Wildtrak’s cheaper bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel choice makes 154kW and 500Nm, once more with a 10-speed automated, however with extra conventional part-time 4×4 that defaults to RWD on tarmac.

Its power-to-weight determine is 67.6kW per tonne.

Key outcomes

Some extra Ranger efficiency viewing

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