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How will Ford "Raptor" respond to Rebel TRX V8? GM lurking too.
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<blockquote data-quote="kaz109" data-source="post: 16468572" data-attributes="member: 55075"><p>I think the 7.3 liter without sell it probably 10 to 1 and I think that's why Ford did not opt for that motor in the Raptor. Hear me out on this one.....</p><p></p><p>As currently constructed the 7.3 is not a performance motor it is a low maintenance work horse motor ( do not take that statement as me saying something negative about it) which means it will be the lesser of the two performance-wise. So on the streets the Raptor will have a misrepresentation of its full performance. </p><p></p><p>Most ppl buy things for the numbers nowadays so why would Ford have a lesser version of its top performer running around on the streets. It is the same logic that all other car companies use when making their top cars. It's the reason why the Audi R8 no longer has the lighter V8 and a 6-speed manual. People threw a fit when the Supra wasn't offered in a manual, Alfa Romeo quadrifoglio what's supposed to be offered in a manual all the way up until the delivery day when it wasn't and people throw a fit then. Hell look at the new GT500 you think people aren't going to fit because there's no manual option? </p><p></p><p>I understand that people in the truck World care more about Sound then performance and the idea is a truck is supposed to have a V8. Trust me I get it , and I would be one of the ones top for a V8 if there was no performance difference, but right now they do not currently have a V8 that will outperform the Raptor EcoBoost ( well except for the new GT500 motor) so I would be happier with a EcoBoost or powerboost motor.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If enough people cared as [USER=166576]@RedVenom48[/USER] says then the Gen 2 wouldn't of outsold the Gen 1 , dealers wouldn't of got 20k over MSRP and Ford wouldn't have a choice but to go back to a V8... Porsche did the same thing with the GT3 in 2015 only offering it in a PDK and guess what by 2018 they offered a GT3 Touring that had a six-speed manual because there was actually enough ppl that didn't buy due to being PDK only.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaz109, post: 16468572, member: 55075"] I think the 7.3 liter without sell it probably 10 to 1 and I think that's why Ford did not opt for that motor in the Raptor. Hear me out on this one..... As currently constructed the 7.3 is not a performance motor it is a low maintenance work horse motor ( do not take that statement as me saying something negative about it) which means it will be the lesser of the two performance-wise. So on the streets the Raptor will have a misrepresentation of its full performance. Most ppl buy things for the numbers nowadays so why would Ford have a lesser version of its top performer running around on the streets. It is the same logic that all other car companies use when making their top cars. It's the reason why the Audi R8 no longer has the lighter V8 and a 6-speed manual. People threw a fit when the Supra wasn't offered in a manual, Alfa Romeo quadrifoglio what's supposed to be offered in a manual all the way up until the delivery day when it wasn't and people throw a fit then. Hell look at the new GT500 you think people aren't going to fit because there's no manual option? I understand that people in the truck World care more about Sound then performance and the idea is a truck is supposed to have a V8. Trust me I get it , and I would be one of the ones top for a V8 if there was no performance difference, but right now they do not currently have a V8 that will outperform the Raptor EcoBoost ( well except for the new GT500 motor) so I would be happier with a EcoBoost or powerboost motor. If enough people cared as [USER=166576]@RedVenom48[/USER] says then the Gen 2 wouldn't of outsold the Gen 1 , dealers wouldn't of got 20k over MSRP and Ford wouldn't have a choice but to go back to a V8... Porsche did the same thing with the GT3 in 2015 only offering it in a PDK and guess what by 2018 they offered a GT3 Touring that had a six-speed manual because there was actually enough ppl that didn't buy due to being PDK only. [/QUOTE]
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