Report: Ford is considering a Raptor-branded off-road supercar

When we think of performance vehicles, our minds typically jump to sports cars, muscle cars, and supercars—machines engineered with one goal in mind: speed. Off-road capability is rarely part of the equation.

For Ford, the most track-focused powerhouse in development is the Mustang GTD, an 800-horsepower beast built to dominate the asphalt, capable of exceeding 289 km/h. However, in a recent interview with Top Gear, Ford CEO Jim Farley says the Blue Oval brand is actively exploring the idea of a Raptor-branded supercar designed specifically for high-performance off-road driving, pushing the envelope of what ‘supercar’ means.

The news comes from a recent Ford Performance launch event in Charlotte, North Carolina. Interest in such a vehicle comes as no surprise, given Ford’s ongoing push to lead the off-road segment with its Raptor lineup and its growing presence in global motorsports. 

Mark Rushbrook, Ford Performance’s global director, weighed in on the topic. He expressed a desire to expand beyond the current Raptor lineup, which includes the F-150, Bronco, and Ranger. Rushbrook also emphasized Ford Performance’s mission to inject as much motorsport DNA as possible into the brand’s road cars, noting that the Raptor T1+ currently stands as the king of the Raptor lineup.

However, as mentioned earlier, Jim Farley says that this off-road supercar won’t be an existing version of a Ford already on the market, which means a production version of the T1+ is off the table.

If the project moves forward, it could result in one of the most extreme performance vehicles yet. Hopefully, Ford will bring this bold vision to life.

For a taste of Ford’s off-road capabilities, the Ranger Raptor is available for purchase locally. Visit AutoDeal.com.ph to explore options and connect with a sales agent to kickstart your car-buying journey.