Will the 2023 Ford Raptor have a V8?

Yes, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R will have a V8 engine. After eight years without one, the Ford F-150 Raptor lineup finally has a V8 again.

It's a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine from the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500,

and it has been modified to deliver up to 700 horsepower and up to 640 pound-feet of torque.

This makes it much more powerful than the standard Raptor, which has a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine.

This makes it much more powerful than the standard Raptor, which has a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine.

as well as improved oil cooling, a deeper oil pan, and a wider intake for more efficient air flow.

The engine itself is hidden under a taller power dome on the hood, and it is also visible from the exterior with several "R" callouts in a distinct shade of Code Orange,