2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Black
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Black Ford finally presented his long-awaited version of Raptor at a party in Thailand. The Ranger Raptor 2019 is equipped with a two-turban diesel engine – a four- to ten-speed car and plenty of off-road activities. Unfortunately, for us, Ford insists that the truck you see here must be destined for the Asia-Pacific market, not to mention bringing it to North America.
The biggest news is the engine. It is a new 2.0-litre 2-turbus diesel oil with a capacity of 210 hp and 369 hp. Torque. Turbochargers are sequential, smaller for recharging at low revolutions per minute, which is bypassed after starting the turbocharger. The ten-speed automat is taken from the F-150 and has a load capacity of 5512 pounds.
Outside, the Ranger Raptor basically looks like a mini F-150 Raptor. It has a “Ford” block grille, extended mudguards, specially designed Goodrich BF off-road tyres, rear bumpers for the front and rear panels and towing hooks at the front and rear. Of course, there are special Fox Racing shock absorbers with independent front suspension and a coil mounted on the rear axle shaft. The interior is lined with Ford performance accents, including reinforced seats with suede inserts, magnesium sliding blades and a red marker in the centre of the steering wheel.
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Black Exterior
The 2019 Ranger Raptor is based on the Ford T6 Global Ranger platform, but “based ” is certainly the key word here. Everything from the frame, the powertrain and the suspension to the construction and interior trim pieces are specific to the Raptor.
Ranger Raptor’s exterior takes notes from the F-150 raptor. The grille boasts the bold F-O-R-D lettering with projection headlamps and LED daytime running lights on both sides. LED fog lights fill the stylized cutouts of the bumper, reminiscent of the F-150 raptor. Also the front skid plate and exposed tow hooks are inspired by the F-150 raptor. Ford says the tow hooks are rated at 9,920 pounds.
The black bumper then connects to the black Fender torches for a cohesive, almost one-piece look. The black line follows the torches on the steel running boards, on the rear fender torches, and ends on the Baja-style rear bumper. Combined with the black-accented wheels and the front grille, the dark lower half of the Ranger Raptor gives a grounded but almost menacing appearance.
Speaking of the rear bumper, the Ranger Raptor gets a similar design to his big brother, including a receiver hitch and two tow hooks. These are rated at 8,377 pounds. As with these side steps, they are made of high strength aluminum alloy. Ford says they are using holes that drain sand, mud and snow while still being extremely rugged. Apparently they were exposed to 220 pounds 84,000 times to simulate 10 years of use by a consumer. They are protected from rust with a powder-coat base, which is then designed by “Grit paint ” to withstand scratches and give a non-slip finish.
The widened body is not just for the show. The Ranger Raptor front and rear tracks are 5.9 inches wider, although the truck width is kinda just 0.7 inches wider than stock. The truck height is around 2.0 inches and its ground clearance is increased by 1.8 inches above the ranger FX4, meaning the Ranger Raptor can clear 11.1-inch high obstacles without rubbing.
Of course, approach and departure angle will be improved, with the front bumper allowing an impressive 32-degree approach angle and the rear bumpers giving a 24-degree departure angle.
Ford has several colors for the Ranger Raptor, including Lightning Blue, race red, shadow black, frozen white, and a ‘ unique hero color ‘ called Conquer Grey. These will probably be the transition to the U.S. Spec Ranger Raptor as well.
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Black Interior
The 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor has many internal updates that separate it from its little brothers. Open the front door and you will immediately notice the strongly starched front seats. They have suede inserts in the middle section that are sure to help keep butts planted, while the high side thicknesses are wrapped in two-tone leather with blue contrast seams.
Glide into the seats, the driver will notice the performance steering wheel. The handles at 10 and 2 o’clock are thick and wrapped in perforated leather, which is accented by the same blue contrast seams found on the seats. At the 12 o’clock position is the well-known red center marker-the same type found on the F-150 raptor. Also, like the F-150 Raptor, the Ranger Raptor uses magnesium paddle shifter.
Further details include an updated infotainment with the Raptor logo and dedicated off-road pages, an updated shift lever with leather-wrapped boot with the prevailing blue contrast stitching. The Raptor logo can also be embroidered in the front seatbacks in a stand-out white color and shaped into the six o’clock position of the steering wheel.
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Black Engine
While there weren’t too many surprises with the 2019 Ranger Raptor, the industry was taken aback with Ford’s new powertrain specifically designed for the truck. We expected everything from the 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engines to an updated 3.2-liter inline five turbo diesel, but no one could have expected Ford’s move.
It is a brand new 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel. The engine uses twin turbos mounted in a composite arrangement. This means that the smaller turbo coils go up, providing boost at lower speeds, while the larger turbo coils up soon after and provides more thrust when the engine spins at fast speed. The setup allows the benefits of the turbo loader to shine without the dreaded turbo lag yet a problem. The result is an impressive 210 PS and 369 pound-foot torque.
While the engine was a shock, Ford’s gearbox choice was not. It is the new 10-speed automatic, which was developed together with General Motors. The high-tech hardware is shared by automakers in everything from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to the 2018 F-150. For this application, Ford gave the gearbox a unique calibration designed to pair with the new 2.0-liter turbo diesel and catering for high-speed off-road driving.
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Black
The drive train rotates a part-time transmission enclosure that drives the front wheels only when 4WD is on. Otherwise, the rear wheels will get the power. Like the F-150 Raptor, Ranger Raptor comes with sophisticated drive modes that help the driver choose the right settings. For example, rock mode automatically engages 4WD low range, while Baja mode chooses 4WD high. Other modes are normal, sports, grass/gravel/snow, and mud/sand.
Ford says it has thousands of hours of testing on its new 2.0-liter, even going so far as to run the engine wide open for 200 hours, while the twin turbo system glowed red hot.
Ford did not announce Ranger Raptor’s estimated fuel consumption, but we expect a medium-sized diesel platform to receive at least 27 mpg on the motorway and around 20 mpg in the city. Remember, the big tires have more rolling resistance than the average all season. The additional weight of the Raptor from 4WD and skid plates also has a negative effect on efficiency.
Another important question is whether Ford will use a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine in the US Spec Ranger Raptor. Time will tell, but we will guess that it is.
