2024 Ford Raptor T1+

2024 Ford Raptor T1+ Targets Dakar Rally

With its sights set on the grueling off-road Dakar Rally, Ford Performance, alongside top minds in off-road racing, has engineered the new 2024 Ford Raptor T1+ – a pinnacle of Raptor design and capability. This truck integrates learnings from this year’s Dakar Rally to deliver advanced suspension, V8 performance, and a purpose-built design to conquer the most unforgiving rally raid terrains. The Raptor T1+ debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and was engineered in collaboration with Ford Performance partners, M-Sport Ltd.

• The 2024 Ford Raptor T1+ is designed for the Dakar Rally, showcasing advanced off-road capabilities.
• Ford Performance and M-Sport Ltd. collaborated on the Raptor T1+, incorporating lessons from this year's Dakar Rally.
• The Raptor T1+ features a front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension, designed in partnership with Fox.
• It is equipped with a 5.0L Coyote-based V8 engine, delivering significant power and torque for rugged terrain.
• The vehicle combines T45 steel spaceframe and carbon fiber body panels for enhanced durability and performance.
• The Raptor T1+ has 400mm ground clearance, a wide stance for stability, and a distinctive grille with FORD across the front.
• The vehicle has a minimum weight of 2,010kgs, a width of 2,300mm, and an approach angle over 70°.
• The competition schedule includes 2024 Baja Hungary, 2024 Rallye du Maroc, and the 2025 Dakar Rally.
• Drivers include Carlos Sainz Sr. with navigator Lucas Cruz, and Nani Roma with navigator Alex Haro, with additional teams to be announced.
• The Raptor T1+ aims to enhance Ford's global off-road racing reputation and improve future Raptor vehicles based on competition learnings.

Ford's Commitment to Off-Road Racing

"Taking on such a demanding race like Dakar is a significant task for Ford Performance, but we never back down from a challenge," said Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance Motorsports. "Our partnership with M-Sport and Red Bull reflects our serious commitment. The Ford Raptor T1+ represents our global off-road vision – to compete with the best and prove ourselves in the toughest environments. The lessons from the Raptor T1+, alongside competitions like the Baja 1000 and Finke Desert Race, will enhance Raptor vehicles for our customers."

Team Line-Up

The new Ford Raptor T1+ will be driven by four teams of drivers and navigators, including rally drivers Carlos Sainz Sr. with navigator Lucas Cruz, and Nani Roma with navigator Alex Haro. Additional driver teams will be announced later this year.

Advanced Suspension

The Ford Raptor T1+ features a front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension in partnership with Fox, providing coilover three-way adjustable and four-way adjustable external bypass dampers with remote reservoirs. This setup ensures superior handling and durability in extreme conditions. The vehicle is equipped with 8.5-inch by 17-inch aluminum wheels, 37-inch tires, front and rear 355mm Alcon ventilated discs, and six-piston monoblock calipers. The Raptor T1+ has up to 350mm of wheel travel.

V8 Performance

Equipped with a 5.0L Coyote-based engine, the Ford Raptor T1+ delivers the power and torque needed for rugged terrains. It features a unique dry-sump oil system and a tuned exhaust designed for Dakar challenges.

Purpose-Built Off-Road Design

The vehicle, composed of T45 steel spaceframe and carbon fiber body panels, combines functionality with Ford’s signature Raptor aesthetics. It offers 400mm ground clearance, a wide stance for improved off-road stability, and a chiseled grille with FORD across the front, enhancing both appearance and performance. The Ford Raptor T1+ has a minimum weight of 2,010kgs, a width of 2,300mm, and an approach angle over 70°.

Competition Schedule

2024 Baja Hungary (Aug. 8-10): Following Goodwood, one team will debut the Raptor T1+ in Hungary, testing their technical driving skills on the twisting course.

2024 Rallye du Maroc (Oct. 4-11): Two teams will compete in this critical pre-Dakar event, held in Morocco, offering diverse terrains similar to Saudi Arabia.

2025 Dakar Rally (Jan. 4-17, 2025): The ultimate test for the Ford Raptor T1+, with all four teams competing to demonstrate the vehicle’s capabilities and achieve a landmark victory.

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