The new 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R makes its official debut and now we have a leaked order guide for it and the rest of the latest 2023 F-150 lineup. Also, this gives us a great opportunity to compare the new 2023 Raptor line to the Ram TRX offerings. Let’s dig into all of the details.
The original 1st-generation Ford Raptor was born with a V8 back in 2010. Actually, it had two V8 engine options: a 5.4L or a 6.2L V8 that later took over. Our very first TFLtruck long-term test pickup truck was a 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. It was a crew cab with a 6.2L V8. We kept that truck for nearly three years and put around 55,000 hard-driven miles on it.
As the years went on, Ford introduced the second generation of the Raptor as a 2017 model. This truck had a new reinforced chassis, an all-aluminum body, updated suspension, and a twin-turbocharged 3.5L H.O. V6 engine. The F-150 Raptor continued to be very successful, but many enthusiasts longed for the return of a V8-powered off-road truck. Now, the V8 Raptor returns as a 2023 model with a monster of an engine.
Under the hood of the 2023 Raptor R is a supercharged 5.2L “Predator” V8 engine with a rating of 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a traditional 10-speed automatic transmission with a unique torque converter that can handle all this power.
Here is the information based on the leaked 2023 Ford F-150 order guide, including the price list (via the F150gen14.com forum). The guide lists the 2023 F-150 Raptor starting price at $75,775 (before destination charges). The Raptor R package is listed under the 802A option code for an additional $31,575. This put the Raptor R’s starting price at $107,350 before the $1,795 destination charge or a total of $109,145.
| 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R | 2022 Ram TRX | |
| Engine | 5.2L SC V8 | 6.2L SC V8 |
| Power | 700 hp @ 6,650 rpm | 702 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 640 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm | 650 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed auto | 8-speed auto |
| Curb Weight | 5,950 lbs | 6,350 lbs |
| MPG (EPA) | n/a | 10/14/12 MPG |
| Payload | 1,400 lbs | 1,310 lbs |
| Towing | 8,700 lbs | 8,100 lbs |
| Top Speed | 112 MPG (37s tire-limited) | 118 mph (35s) |
| Starting Price | $107,350 | $78,890 |
The 2022 Ram TRX’s starting price is currently listed at $78,890 on the official RamTrucks.com website. Here is how the off-road specs compare…
| 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R | 2022 Ram TRX | |
| Tires | 37-in BFGoodrich KO2 | 35-in Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT |
| Ground Clearance | 13.1-in | 11.8-in |
| Shocks | FOX 3.1 Live Valve | Bilstein Blackhawk e2 |
| Travel (F/R) | 13-in/14.1-in | 13-in/14-in |
| Approach | 33.1-deg | 30.2-deg |
| Breakover | 24.4-deg | 21.9-deg |
| Departure | 24.9-deg | 23.5-deg |
| Rear Diff Ratio | 4.10 | 3.55 |
| Crawl Ratio | 50-to-1 | 44-to-1 |
| Rear Locker | Yes | Yes |
| Front Locker | TORSEN LSD | Brake Distribution |
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