Ford Ranger and Bronco Raptor Rs Not HappeningJohn Roe - Car and Driver (John Roe - Car and Driver)Ford has no plans for the Bronco Raptor or the Ranger Raptor to gain rowdier R versions, according to Ford Performance chief engineer Carl Widmann.Speaking to Road & Track, Widmann went as far as to suggest that the Ranger Raptor may have too much power for its size.He also said the F-150 Raptor R and its 5.2-liter V-8 are safe at the top of the Raptor lineup, with the Bronco and Ranger retaining their twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 setup.Ford's Raptor lineup won't be getting any major shakeups in the near future, at least not from its existing three participants. Speaking to our friends at Road & Track, Ford Performance chief engineer Carl Widmann said that there are no plans for either the Bronco Raptor or the Ranger Raptor to gain more aggressive R-rated variants.Ford (Ford)When asked about the prospect of a more aggressive trim that would sit above the current Raptors, like a Bronco Raptor R or a Ranger Raptor R, Widmann shot them down immediately. "I have not seen any plans for it," the chief engineer told R&T.AdvertisementAdvertisementWidmann went even further by suggesting that the Ranger Raptor, specifically, is already at the outer edges of the segment's performance limits. "If anything, the Ranger Raptor might even already have too much power," he said. "The Ranger Raptor already has significantly more power than any other truck in its class. Nothing else is even within 30 horsepower."Ford (Ford)Widmann also pointed out that while the Ranger's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 makes slightly less than the same powertrain found in the Bronco Raptor (405 ponies vs. 418), the pickup makes up for it by being smaller and lighter. In a straight line, our test results agree with his sentiment. The Ranger Raptor we tested, which weighed 5372 pounds, hit 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The 5764-pound Bronco Raptor required 5.6 seconds to reach the same speed.Unfortunately, neither model holds a candle to the F-150 Raptor R's 3.6-second sprint, nor to the burliness of its V-8 powerplant. Still, never say never. Ford could always decide that the time is right to give the Ranger or the Bronco Raptors a couple of extra cylinders—or standardize the available Ford Performance software calibration that pushes their outputs to 455 hp and 536 pound-feet of torque.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029