Ford Ranger Raptor Prototype Resurfaces for Up Close Spy Photos
New spy photos prove once again that Ford is readying its own Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 competitor.
Spy photographers managed to get detailed photos of the prototype, which is testing on 285/70/17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain TA tires. But perhaps the biggest surprise was when our spy photographers looked underneath the truck and saw underbody camouflage, which means Ford is trying really hard to conceal details of the suspension. The photographers can also confirm this particular prototype was testing with a diesel engine under the hood.
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Compared to other Ford Ranger prototypes, the front end of this tester is much more aggressive, similar to how the F-150 Raptor is quite different than the standard pickup. Other changes our photographers could note include wider fenders, different shocks, and higher ride height.
The new Ford Ranger is expected to arrive sometime in 2019, and you can expect to see the Raptor version sometime afterward.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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im waiting for the Jeep pickup...my god its gonna destroy these 2.
Please, PLEASE let that diesel be the 3.0L V6 and not the inline five.