Ford’s exclusive Special Edition Raptor

Builds on unrivalled performance

The appeal of the Ford Ranger Raptor highperformance off-road pickup has been raised even further with the launch of the new Special Edition model in southern Africa, which is being produced in limited numbers to ensure exclusivity.

The new Ranger Raptor Special Edition enhances Ford’s thoroughbred bakkie’s commanding exterior and premium interior with the addition of several functional and styling enhancements – from eyecatching decals and red accents to the fitment of the integrated sports hoop and practical Mountain Top lockable black roller shutter.

Developed by Ford Performance as the ultimate Ranger model, the Ranger Raptor created an entirely new segment in the light commercial vehicle market when it was launched in 2019, featuring an ultra-strong chassis, bespoke suspension and tyres, and a Terrain Management System to support the thrillseeking outdoor lifestyles of true off-road enthusiasts.

“The new Ranger Raptor Special Edition adds even more dramatic style to this trend-setting model which remains unequalled in the popular bakkie segment two and a half years after it was launched in South Africa,” says Doreen Mashinini, General Manager for Marketing at Ford South Africa. “The unique exterior enhancements and cabin updates make our offroad performance bakkie even more distinctive and desirable, while the fitment of the roller shutter as standard significantly enhances practicality and security for our customers.”

Featuring a choice of bold Conquer Grey, Frozen White, Performance Blue and Agate Black paint finishes, the new 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 to further emphasize the vehicle’s highperformance character.

Complementing the distinctive racing stripes, the front tow hooks are finished in red while the flared wheel arches, front and rear bumpers, door handles and signature Fordembossed grille feature a matte black finish to create an even more imposing appearance than the standard Ranger Raptor’s grey exterior details. Also new to this exclusive model is the integrated black sports hoop derived from the Ranger Wildtrak, which adds further sporting flair to the Ranger Raptor’s muscular appearance.

As with the standard Ranger Raptor, the Special Edition is powered by Ford’s 2.0-litre BiTurbo diesel engine that delivers a maximum of 157kW of power and 500Nm of torque. This innovative powerplant offers high performance and efficiency, thanks to its combination of a small high-pressure turbo and a large low-pressure turbo that work to provide optimal performance throughout the engine speed range.

Paired with Ford’s impressive 10-speed automatic transmission, the package delivers outstanding responsiveness, refinement and fuel efficiency. Unique to the Ranger Raptor are steering wheel-mounted magnesium paddle shifters that give the driver ultimate control over the gear change points and driving dynamics.

Inside the Ranger Raptor Special Edition’s double cab interior, an even sportier, bespoke feel is delivered with red stitching for the steering wheel, seats and door cards which replaces the blue stitching used on the normal Ranger Raptor. A Special Editiononly Raceway Grey instrument panel adds further exclusivity, also finished off with red stitching.

The sports seats are uniquely designed and trimmed in Technical Suede for maximum grip, providing optimum support during high-performance off-road driving, while also providing exceptional comfort when cruising in town. Emphasizing its sporty demeanour, the instrument cluster incorporates distinctive red needles for the dials.

The steering wheel incorporates perforated leather hand grip sections, paired with Raptor DNA lightweight magnesium paddle shifters for crisp gear changes. The Raptor logo is featured in the bezel of the steering wheel and a motorsport-inspired “oncentre” marker – a red stripe at the top-middle of the steering wheel – gives you confidence to know where the wheels are pointing. –

Photo: Ford SA The Ranger Raptor’s powerfulstance is unashamedly evident with its 51mm taller ride height compared to the standard Ranger, along with 283mm ground clearance, 150mm wider front and rear track and 850mm wading depth. Its offroad credentials are further emphasized by the 32.5-degree approach angle, and ramp-over and departure angles of 24 degrees.