Ford 900-HP Raptor R Is a Warning Shot to Ram’s SRT Trucks
The Blue Oval flexed its muscle at SEMA 2025, unveiling a formidable 900-horsepower F-150 Raptor R project truck built by Ford Performance Parts. This project vehicle is a clear warning shot across Ram’s bow, signaling that Ford has no intention of ceding ground in the high-performance muscle-truck segment. While Ram debuted street-focused concepts like the Mopar-built 1500 Street Truck and the Dodge Charger SIXPACK concept, Ford’s creation emphasizes outright power and off-road dominance, with the supercharger kit potentially becoming available to the public.
The Heart of a Supertruck: Over 900 HP
The Raptor R project pushes the F-150’s supercharged V8 engine to extreme new heights.
- Engine: The familiar 5.2-liter supercharged V8 from the standard Raptor R serves as the base.
- Performance Upgrade: Ford Performance fitted a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger kit.
- Output: This upgrade boosts output from the stock 720 horsepower to over 900 hp. Torque is expected to see a significant bump from the stock 639 lb-ft.
- Competition: This 900-hp output clearly outguns Ram’s anticipated 702-hp TRX and any other competitor on the SEMA floor, establishing a new performance benchmark.
Future Availability and Warranty
Unlike many one-off SEMA concepts, the Raptor R’s power kit is designed for public sale.
- Public Potential: Ford says the supercharger kit was engineered and tested to its own durability standards.
- Factory Backing: The kit could eventually be offered through the Ford Performance Parts catalog.
- Warranty: Crucially, if installed by a Ford dealer or ASE-certified technician, the kit would come with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty and remain CARB-certified and 50-state legal.
Visuals and Intent
The project truck’s aggressive styling reinforces Ford’s commitment to extreme off-road performance.
- Exterior: The truck wears gloss carbon-fiber trim, METHOD Black wheels, and massive off-road tires.
- Acoustics: A Borla extreme cat-back exhaust with black chrome tips ensures the 900 hp is heard, while a suite of RIGID off-road lights adds functionality.
- Message: The project signals Ford’s clear intent to push its most powerful pickup even further through Ford Performance Parts and Ford Accessories. With Ram’s two upcoming SRT trucks approaching, Ford is determined to set the bar first, even if this 900-hp monster remains a tantalizing factory tease.
Final Thoughts
The 900-hp F-150 Raptor R project is a brilliant piece of marketing and engineering, providing a potent answer to Ram’s street truck concepts. By showing that the Raptor R has significant untapped potential, Ford not only asserts its dominance in the off-road supertruck category but also provides a clear upgrade path for owners seeking more power, all while maintaining a factory-backed warranty.
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