Ford’s F-150 Raptor to get more powerful V8 engine, report says

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Can you even imagine a V8-powered Ford Raptor?

Regardless of how you look at it, the Ford F-150 Raptor topic is one of the hottest out there.

However, a recent report claims the Raptor is in line to receive a V8 engine and the massive power bump that comes with it.

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According to Ford Authority, the F-150 Raptor – currently powered by a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost unit – is going to get a V8 engine that would take it higher on the totem pole.

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Now, the said media outlet offers two V8 candidates that would fit the "ultra-high-performance version" of the F-150 Raptor like a glove. The first one is the 5.2-liter Voodoo V8 found inside the Mustang Shelby GT500, while the second one is the 7.3-liter Godzilla unit that will soon be unlocked for the 2020 Ford Super Duty.

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The F-150 Raptor is currently offering 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of twist, but if the report is true, then we're looking at a massive power bump that could see the Raptor pack as much as 700 hp.

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Mind you, at this point Ford hasn't released any official details on the topic, but seriously, a V8-powered Raptor would be the perfect answer to Jeep's 707-horsepower Cherokee Trackhawk, don't you think?

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It also remains to be seen whether Ford will drop the V6 EcoBoost and just adopt the V8 or if the two engines will somehow coexist in the F-150 Raptor lineup.

We'll get back with more details as soon as they become available.