2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Is the 400-HP Desert Runner SUV of Our Fantasies

It's finally here. After years of rumors, spy shots, teasers, and videos, the Ford Bronco Raptor is finally official. With ridiculous looks, massive 37-inch tires, tons of chassis updates, and over 400 hp on tap, the high-performance Bronco of our fantasies sounds ready to tackle any terrain thrown at it.

One look at the Bronco Raptor and it's clear a lot has changed. Available in four-door guise only, the hood, grille, and all four quarter panels are Raptor-specific, with gigantic fender flares to fit the standard BFGoodrich K02 37-inch all-terrain tires. The body is an incredible 9.8 inches wider than a standard Bronco overall. There's a bunch of Raptor-only upgrades inside too, like paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel, Ford Performance-designed seats, and a "Performance View" mode in the gauge cluster designed to highlight things like the tach and current gear.

But the biggest changes lie underneath the Bronco Raptor's skin. In the engine bay sits Ford's familiar 3.0-liter twin-turbo Ecoboost V-6, specifically tuned for this application. The company has yet to release specific horsepower and torque numbers, but says it's aiming to deliver over 400 hp once production starts. While that's great and all, the manual faithful among us will be saddened to hear the Bronco Raptor comes with just one choice of transmission: a 10-speed automatic. It sends power to all four wheels through an upgraded two-speed transfer case that connects to a new DANA 50 Heavy-Duty AdvanTEK live axle out back and a Dana 44 AdvanTEK differential up front. Aside from being able to handle more power, they also contribute to an 8.6-inch wider track width over the standard Bronco. Ford claims they're the same units found in its Ultra4-class Bronco race trucks, which is pretty neat.