Anyone old enough to remember the defunct MTV series Pimp My Ride will certainly have fond memories of the custom jobs featured in each episode.
Hosted by rapper Xzibit, the show takes junker cars and gives them a complete makeover or “pimping”, with a team of custom body specialists. In cases where it wasn’t technically feasible to modify the actual car, the show would get a different model in brand-new stock form and pimp that instead.
Now, if you’ve got a stock Ford Ranger Raptor lying around, it’s likely not that old to be called a junker yet. But if you want to spice it up a bit, you can take down notes from a Raptor that’s been converted into a sound machine.
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Meet the Autobis Raptor Ultima, a pimped-out Ranger Raptor outfitted with a loud (figuratively and literally) sound setup, composed of an exterior show system and an interior sound system.
Custom body shop Auto Bis in Vietnam was responsible for this build, and the result is striking, to say the least.
This probably qualifies as secondary propulsion for the Raptor
The exterior mounts a large rear-facing speaker array on the cargo bed right behind the cabin. Pairs of Kicker KMS67 and KM8 speakers, as well as a couple of German Maestro 8-inchers, surround a fearsome-looking Kicker 15-inch subwoofer.
Three Zapco amplifiers are positioned at the bottom. The sheer output of the audio setup alone could be enough to move the Ranger’s bulk without even starting the engine.
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Plug in the audio player and feel the power
For the interior setup, there’s a pair of Focal Ultima speakers mounted on the A-pillars, accompanied by 8-inch Focal Utopia Be 21 WX subwoofers. Two Brax MX4 Pro amplifiers and a Brax DSP unit complete the arrangement. Plugging in the Astell & Kern A&Utima SP1000 music player gets the party started.
Stand back because it's going to be a big one
Once engaged, the exterior speakers put on an aural and visual show, with laser light accents complementing the heart-thumping sounds. Things get even more interesting with the Raptor running full-tilt while blasting out the tunes, although we don’t recommend that you do this on uneven terrain.
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The Raptor Ultima looks even more stunning at night
The stock Raptor’s transformation into the Autobis Raptor Ultima cost a cool USD80,000 (or Php4,061,240). Could this be an option for your Ranger Raptor in the future? Or more importantly, would you turn your beloved off-roader into something like this?
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Know more about Ford Ranger Raptor 2024
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is a performance-oriented pickup truck. For the Philippine market, its sole variant is priced at Php 2,345,000.
Under the hood of the all-new Ranger Raptor is a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel that can make up to 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The engine is then paired to a 10-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels.
The 2024 Ranger Raptor is 5,381mm long, 2,028mm wide, and 1,922mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length spanning 3,270mm.
Locally, the Ranger Raptor’s closest competitors are the Nissan Navara PRO-4X and the Hilux GR Sport.
Ford Ranger Raptor Launch
The second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor was launched for the Philippine market on May 18, 2023.
Ford Ranger Raptor Exterior
The all-new 2024 Ranger Raptor follows the design language of the second-generation T6 Ranger. That said, it gets a pair of Matrix LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, front fog lamps, and large fender flares.
To make it ready for off-road use, Ford fitted this truck with dual front and rear tow hooks. Its under chassis likewise gets protective plates.
Other features present on the Ranger Raptor’s exterior include power folding side mirrors, powder-coated side steps, and a bedliner with 230-volt and 12-volt power sockets.
Where size is concerned, this pickup truck is 5,381mm long, 2,028mm wide, and 1,922mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length spanning 3,270mm.
Ford Ranger Raptor Interior
Inside the Ranger Raptor is a cabin that can comfortably seat up to five occupants. The cabin is kept cool by a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, and all of its seats are wrapped in leather. A center armrest is also available for the rear cabin.
The driver of this Ford pickup truck is then provided with a push-to-start button, a center armrest, and a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster. Both front cabin seats are power adjustable as well.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment for the Ranger Raptor’s occupants is a 12-inch portrait touchscreen display. It has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. Charging smartphones is then made easy thanks to a wireless device charging pad.
As for safety features, the Ranger Raptor gets a whole host of standard equipment. It gets seven airbags, anti-lock braking, front and rear parking sensors, stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-launch assist, hill descent control, etc.
Enhancing safety aboard its model is a set of advanced driver assist technologies. Chief among these are adaptive cruise control, lane centering, automatic high beams, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, evasive steer assist, lane departure warning, lane keep aid, a 360-degree view camera, blind spot monitoring, etc.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new Ranger Raptor uses an improved version of the Fox Shocks set that came on the previous generation model. Specifically, it gets 2.5-inch Fox Shocks, with position-sensitive damping technology.
Braking for the Ranger Raptor is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels. It then uses an electronic parking brake with auto-hold control.
Like the regular Ranger, the Ranger Raptor is based on Ford’s T6-platform. This means that it comes with a ladder-frame chassis.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the Ranger Raptor is a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine that can generate up to 207 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It then uses a 10-speed automatic gearbox which distributes power to all four wheels.
Since the first-generation launch, until the arrival of the second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor, no other pickup truck can match its optimization for Baja-type off-road activities. Sure, other trucks have engines that can make as much power, but most of those do not feature the same off-road-ready suspension setups.
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Ford Ranger Raptor FAQs
1. How many people can the Ford Ranger Raptor hold?
The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor will have enough space inside for up to five passengers to sit comfortably.
2. How many selectable drive modes will the Ford Raptor 2024 have?
The Ford Raptor 2024 will include 7 selectable drive modes that let it manage well everything from paved roads to mud and potholes.
3. What is the difference between the Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor?
Although both the Ford Raptor and Ford Ranger belong to the same family of vehicles, size is the main factor that differentiates these two. The Ranger Raptor looks considerably wider and beefier than the latter.
4. What is the engine of the Ford Ranger Raptor?
The Ford Ranger Raptor is available with a sole engine option, which is the 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel engine that is partnered with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Ford Ranger Raptor comes with a part-time 4x4 drivetrain.
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