2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R in the sand

What are the best features of the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R truck? 

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R performance features and ratings 

If you like to drive off-road and tackle extreme terrain, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is your truck. Below, you can learn about the performance and design features that distinguish this truck from the competition. We can help you find the right truck here at Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB. 



2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R top ten features and specifications 

What features matter the most to you? Whether you prioritize extreme power, off-road capabilities, the latest tech, or comfort features, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R has it all. It was hard to narrow it down to a top ten features list, but here’s what we came up with. 

  1. 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque 
  2. A new 5.2 L supercharged V8 engine 
  3. Standard class-exclusive 37-inch tires and best-in-class ground clearance 
  4. 66% increase in air intake volume via a wider air intake inlet 
  5. A 10-speed SelectShift ® transmission with improved calibration 
  6. Ford Performance-exclusive Code Orange accents 
  7. Standard Recaro ® seats in black leather and Alcantara ® suede 
  8. A standard 12-inch touch screen display 
  9. Ford Power-Up over-the-air software update capability 
  10. Eight available exterior paint options including Avalanche and Azure Gray Tri-Coat 


2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R ground clearance 

How much ground clearance does the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R have? Well, first, it offers class-leading ground clearance, so you won’t find another full-size pickup truck under 8,500 pounds that beats it right now. Second, it offers 13.1-inches of ground clearance, more than a foot of clearance to work with. 

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R suspension 

At the heart of the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is its incredible suspension. It has a five-link rear suspension with extra-long trailing arms, a Panhard rod, and 24-inch coil springs. This suspension will give you a smoother ride on any terrain. 


2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R kicking up sand
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R front end
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R side view

What the experts are saying about the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R 

“This supercharged 5.2-liter V8 is the ideal fusion of high-density power paired with the third generation Raptor’s all-new rear suspension and shocks to deliver a one-two punch that goes far beyond the sum of its parts,”

-Carl Widmann, Ford Performance chief engineer 

“There are details big and small – from the more aggressive hood air extractor to the Code Orange ‘R’ badges – that visually communicate next level off-road performance under the Raptor R banner,”

-Tom Liu, Raptor R lead designer