The Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to Europe

Following the Ranger Raptor’s recent launch in the Asia Pacific region, Ford has announced that its high-performance pick-up will soon be available across Europe too.

As previously disclosed, power is provided by a 2.0 litre bi-turbo diesel engine. This four-cylinder unit delivers 210 bhp (157 kW / 213 PS) and 500 Nm (368 lb/ft) of peak torque to all four wheels via a ten-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration and efficiency figures have yet to be released, though.

Ford Ranger Raptor Double Cab (2019) Front

Driving modes are selected via the Terrain Management System. ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’ cover on-road use, while for other surfaces there are ‘Grass / Gravel / Snow’, ‘Mud / Sand’, ‘Rock’ and ‘Baja’ settings.

Other key features include a stronger chassis engineered by Ford Performance to accommodate a unique suspension set-up. Among the upgrades are Fox Racing Shox dampers that incorporate Position Sensitive Damping and Internal Bypass technologies. Also fitted are a Watt’s linkage arrangement and coilovers for the solid rear axle.

European deliveries of the Ranger Raptor are due to begin during summer 2019.

Ford Ranger Raptor Double Cab (2019) Front SideFord Ranger Raptor Double Cab (2019) Dashboard

Ford Ranger Raptor Double Cab (2019) InteriorFord Ranger Raptor Double Cab (2019) Rear Side

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