VIDEO – Ford Ranger Raptor coming to Europe

Ford has confirmed that the new Ranger Raptor – the toughest and most high-performance version of the Ranger– is coming to Europe, as the bold new model debuted at the Gamescom trade fair in Cologne.

Developed by Ford Performance for the true enthusiast off-roader, the first-ever Ranger Raptor will go on sale in Europe in mid-2019 powered by a Bi-turbo version of Ford’s 2.0 litre EcoBlue diesel engine that delivers 213PS and 500Nm of torque; and Ford’s new 10-speed automatic gearbox.

The commanding presence delivered by the ultimate Ranger’s imposing dimensions and extreme styling is supported by a unique Ford Performance chassis optimised for high-speed off-road driving and go-anywhere capability.

Ford and Microsoft also revealed that the new Ranger Raptor will feature in the new Forza Horizon 4 video racing game, giving even more performance driving fans the opportunity to experience the pick-up’s unprecedented capabilities. By launching the new Ford Ranger Raptor at Gamescom – Europe’s biggest event of its kind – Ford became the first manufacturer to launch a new vehicle at the event.

“Forget everything you think you know about pick-ups,” said Leo Roeks, Ford Performance Director, Europe. “Our new Ranger Raptor is a different breed – a thoroughbred desert racer and extreme lifestyle off-roader that can toil with the best of them in the harshest of working conditions.”