If Porsche and Lamborghini can do it, then why can't the Mustang join the off-road craze?
Though just about any of Ford's many engines will nestle into the Mustang's engine bay, the Raptor's offering will be what Bronco enthusiasts are pining for: a nearly 500-hp 5.0-liter V-8. Sorry, folks, no manual-transmission option here. Also, don't expect a two-speed transfer case. To make the most of the limited space in the drive tunnel, a 10-speed automatic will route torque to all four wheels through an electronically controlled center differential.
Keeping true to the Raptor heritage, Fox Live Valve dampers will pad the landings when it's time to get all Bo and Luke Duke. Bespoke suspension components and elongated springs will provide a 2.0-inch lift, and an abundant number of underbody bash plates will protect the Mustang's vitals from harm. All-terrain tires will tuck into the cladding-protected fenders.
As the seventh-generation Mustang reaches dealerships later this fall and the inevitable street-oriented performance models follow, the Raptor variant should arrive in 2026. Like all Raptors, it won't come cheap, but it'll cost a lot less than a lifted Lamborghini. The limited run of off-road Mustangs should start around $90,000, expect to pay more for mudflaps.
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