For you Ford fans out there, you might want to know that the American brand is launching the new Ranger Raptor Special Edition in Europe. As a teaser, Ford released a trailer called “The Good, The Bad, and the Bad-RSE featuring the said truck in a Western, cowboy-ish themed setting. “RSE” of course, refers to the Raptor Special Edition.
The teaser for the May 25 launch
For the actual launch, it is scheduled on 4:00 PM (Metro Manila time) May 25 via Team Fordzilla’s twitch.tv channel. Of note, this Twitch channel belongs to the Blue Oval brand’s official esports team. Combined with the fact that the Raptor itself has been involved in numerous video games, it's no surprise that Team Fordzilla will be taking the helm with the said launch.
As for the truck itself, it looks like the Ford Ranger Raptor X is also going to be launched in Australia sometime in July of this year. It bears wide racing stripes running along the length of the car, a set of 17-inch alloy wheels in black, a black-colored extended sports bar, and red-colored tow hooks, among others.
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Regarding its engine, reports are saying that it will be using the same 2.0-liter biturbo diesel mill, which is capable of making up to 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. That said, it's also going to use the same Fox Shocks suspension, the same permanent 4x4 system, and 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Ford Ranger Raptor X
With regards to this truck, Stefan Muenzinger, the manager of Ford Performance, Ford of Europe has this to say:
The new Ranger Raptor Special Edition adds even more dramatic style to our ‘bad-ass’ truck, with unique exterior touches and cabin enhancements that make our off-road performance pick-up even more distinctive and desirable. Starring in its own Spaghetti Western movie is the perfect way to demonstrate Ranger Raptor’s outlaw appeal.
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