Ford offered its particular factor for Dakar. The eight-cylinder Raptor appears brutal, we additionally know the most important star behind the wheel – Garáž.cz

After Dacia confirmed him particular off-road for DakarFord was not lazy and with the assistance of the very best racing brains from the M-Sport workforce he constructed the Ford Raptor T1 +, i.e. the final evolution of the Dakar Ford Ranger Raptor 2024 of this yr.

Utilizing the insights from this yr’s sand sculpture, the engineers have designed an much more superior unbiased suspension and damping, dealt with by Fox three-way and four-way shocks with oil reservoirs distant managed shock. That is to make sure the management and stability of the chassis even in excessive circumstances, the place the method angle is bigger than 70 ° (widespread off highway They’re round 30-35°).

17-inch aluminum wheels are shod with 37-inch all-terrain tires and sit near 355mm air brake discs with six-piston monobloc calipers.

The Ford Raptor T1 + evolution with a wheel elevate of as much as 350 mm (wheel lifting top after hitting a bump) is provided with a five-liter engine Eight-cylinder Coyote of unspecified, however apparently adequate efficiency. The facility unit depends on a dry sump oil system (the oil is saved in an exterior tank exterior the sump) and a sports activities engine with a tuning specifically designed for the Dakar.

The physique construction itself consists of a three-dimensional metal body with carbon fiber panels. One can’t fail to see the very broad stance of two,300 mm (together with the width of the cabin by way of Tatra Phoenix), I’ll write FORD on the entrance cowl and a floor clearance of 400 mm (the bottom stage of the automotive from the highway).

Fashions with a minimal weight of two,010 kg shall be entered by 4 groups, with rally driver Carlos Sainz Sr. and Nani Roma as pilots. The automaker will title one other driver later.

This August, the up to date Raptor will make its debut on the Hungarian Baja Hungary occasion, which is legendary for its winding monitor, so excessive calls for are positioned on the willingness of automobiles and drivers.

In October 2024, then together with the sharp Dacia Sandrider this highway appears to Morocco for the Rallye du Maroc, making a trustworthy copy of the lands situated in Saudi Arabia, the place the Dakar now takes place.

The perfect factor then is to take part within the Dakar Rally 2025 (January 4-17, 2025), the place the Ford Raptor T1 + will seem 4 instances, ie with the 4 groups. And naturally, the blue apple needs to win… What do you assume, will he succeed? Or would you like a Dacia? Each automobiles drive the identical T1+ class.