Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford Ranger Raptor makes history with Gamescom launch

Ford Ranger Raptor

The Ford Ranger Raptor will be on sale in mid-2019.

Ford has made history by launching the latest version of its Ranger pickup at Europe’s Gamescon video game trade fair, in Cologne, Germany.

The Raptor looks like something out of a computer game and the link goes further than that — the company announced that in partnership with Microsoft, the Ranger Raptor will feature in the Forza Horizon 4 racing game.

The new model will go on sale to real-world buyers in the middle of 2019. Powered by the BiTurbo versio of Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine, it packs a powerful punch with peak power of 213PS and 500Nm of torque. Drive is delivered to the over-sized wheels through Ford’s 10-speed automatic gearbox.

The Ranger Raptor’s design is inspired by off-road racing and the larger F-150 Raptor. It gets upgraded FOX shock absorbers and specially-designed BF Goodrich tyres on 17-inch alloy rims. Upgraded suspension is paired with new underbody protection to prepare the Raptor for serious off road use.

However, this won’t compromise the truck’s on-road driving quality, according to Damien Ross, Ford’s chief program engineer for the Ranger Raptor:

“The standout experience of the Ranger Raptor, hands down, is how far you can push it off-road and still ride like a millionaire on-road. Everything about the Ranger Raptor builds on the already outstanding sophisticated feel and functional capability of the Ranger, and then goes further. From a driving dynamic fun standpoint, it is really an exceptionally special vehicle.”

Inside, front-seat passengers are cossetted inside specially bolstered seats and can enjoy the full-range functionality provided by Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system.

The Ford Ranger Raptor will go on sale in Europe in mid-2019.

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