The Ford Ranger Raptor is getting a new lease of life with a special edition officially launched today. The updated model, called simply Special Edition, adds extra desirability to the highest performing variant of the UK’s best selling pickup truck.
Ford Ranger Raptor Special Editon: What’s New
Built in limited numbers to ensure exclusivity, the Ranger Raptor Special Edition enhances the pickup’s exterior and interior with additional styling accents including bold racing stripes and distinctive red detailing, as revealed earlier by Professional Pickup & 4×4.
Available in a choice of either Performance Blue, Conquer Grey or Frozen White colours, the Ranger Raptor Special Edition adds twin matte black racing stripes – edged with red contrast lines – to the bonnet, roof, lower body sides, rear wings and tailgate.
A pair of front tow hooks are finished in red, while the flared wheel arches, front and rear bumpers, door handles and signature Ford-embossed grille feature a matte black finish, contrasted against the standard Raptor’s grey exterior details.
Inside the Ranger Raptor Special Edition’s double cab interior, red stitching for the steering wheel, instrument panel and door cards creates a sporting style. Standard high-grain leather seats are embroidered with a custom Raptor logo.
A Special Edition-only Raceway Grey instrument panel adds further exclusivity.
Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition: Performance Carried Over
Developed by Ford Performance as the ultimate Ranger model, the Ranger Raptor features an ultra-strong chassis, bespoke suspension and tyres, and an EcoBlue diesel powertrain, all designed to support the thrill-seeking outdoor lifestyles of off-road enthusiasts.
The Ranger Raptor’s Ford Performance chassis is optimised for high-speed off-road driving (where regulations and conditions allow, of course) and features a 150mm wider track and 51mm taller ride height than Ranger XLT.
Bespoke suspension uses aluminium double wishbones at the front and a multi-link rear architecture, including FOX shock absorbers that moderate damping forces in response to changing driving conditions. The Position Sensitive Damping works with the General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres to offer maximum grip on loose surfaces.
Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBlue bi-turbo engine remains under the bonnet, producing 213hp and developing 500Nm of torque. A 10-speed automatic gearbox – shared with the Ford Mustang – sends the power to all four wheels. Ranger Raptor’s Terrain Management System enables drivers to tackle a wide range of terrain and driving scenarios, including Baja Mode – named after the famous Baja 1000 desert rally – for optimum off-road performance.
Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition: Launch Movie
The limited-edition model is among the heroes of The Good, the Bad and the Bad-RSE – a new Spaghetti Western movie genre-inspired action film. The short movie showcases Ranger Raptor Special Edition’s style and high-speed capability in appropriate off-road scenarios alongside other distinctive Ranger models, including the new Wolftrak and Stormtrak variants, and the rally-inspired Ranger MS-RT.
“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 pickup even more distinctive and desirable,” said Stefan Muenzinger, manager, Ford Performance, Ford of Europe. “Starring in its own Spaghetti Western movie is the perfect way to demonstrate Ranger Raptor Special Edition’s style and off-road capability.”
Filmed at the Oasys Mini Hollywood theme park near Almeria, Spain, the film follows the jumps and power-slides of Ranger Raptor’s original launch video, which has since been watched more than five million times.
Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition: Pricing and Availability
Ranger Raptor Special Edition will reach Ford dealerships in Europe from October this year. Prices are unconfirmed but are likely to be slightly higher than the existing model.
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