[Auto] New Ford F-150 Raptor Might Come Exclusively As Four-Door SuperCrew

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The evidence is mounting that the next-generation Ford F-150 Raptor might be available exclusively in the four-door SuperCrew cab configuration, at least for a little while. The latest clue comes from Ford Authority who says its team is "hearing early whispers" that this is the case.

Earlier indications about the next-gen Raptor's body style came from the leaked VIN decoder for the 2021 model year truck. It only showed the four-door SuperCrew cab. All of this suggests the SuperCab with its small, swing-out door wouldn't be available for the performance pickup's first model year and perhaps even for the vehicle's full lifespan.

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Ford confirms the next-gen F-150 Raptor arrives for the 2021 model year, but the automaker is keeping technical details about it a secret. The latest rumor is that buyers would have two engines to pick from. One of them would be the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 from the Mustang Shelby GT500 but making 725 to 750 horsepower (541 to 559 kilowatts) in this application.

The other engine choice would be a high-output twin-turbo V6 with hybrid assistance. It's allegedly related to the powertrain in the Lincoln Aviator where this powertrain makes 494 hp (368 kW) and 630 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque.

Ford confirms the next-gen F-150 Raptor arrives for the 2021 model year, but the automaker is keeping technical details about it a secret. The latest rumor is that buyers would have two engines to pick from. One of them would be the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 from the Mustang Shelby GT500 but making 725 to 750 horsepower (541 to 559 kilowatts) in this application.

The other engine choice would be a high-output twin-turbo V6 with hybrid assistance. It's allegedly related to the powertrain in the Lincoln Aviator where this powertrain makes 494 hp (368 kW) and 630 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque.