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According to Car and Driver, Ford is developing a Mustang Raptor, an off-road style 'Stang in the vein of the F-150, Ranger, and Bronco Raptors. The report is certain enough of the project that it's even predicting the powertrain: the 5.0-liter V8 tuned to 500-horsepower and mated to a 10-speed automatic. Output will be routed to all four wheels via an electronic center diff.
True to the "safari" trend of taking cars not originally meant for off-roading and modifying them for that exact task, the Mustang Raptor must also look like something ready to lead an assault on the Thunderdome. C/D reports a new suspension with Fox Live Valve shocks and springs that provide a 2.0-inch lift. Naturally, beefy-looking skid plates, black fender cladding and all-terrain tires will round out the visuals.
Furthermore, C/D says an even more radical Mustang Raptor R will follow. They also created a pretty good artist rendering of the car (pictured above).
Source: Car and Driver
