LIFT OFF: 700bhp F-150 Raptor R vs Ford Bronco RAPTOR

The Bronco Raptor is a formidable beast – wider than most buildings, and powered by a 412bhp twin-turbo V6 – it’s therefore perfect for doing silly things in the sand and dirt. The F-150 Raptor R, with its 700bhp 5.2-litre supercharged V8, even more so. So we stuck Jack Rix in the former, Jethro Bovingdon in the latter, and told them to go shredding in the infinite off-road playground that is Johnson Valley, California. Things get a little hairier when Jack asks Jethro to “show him the way of the jump”.

ALSO in episode two: The Bronco DR is a bona fide off-the-shelf desert racer (hence the name), meaning for a mere $295,000 you could own a competition-ready, Coyote 5.0-litre V8 powered, off-road racecar capable of conquering pretty much any terrain this side of the moon. Or you could ask Ford very nicely to borrow one, insert Jethro in the middle of the Californian desert, light the touch paper and retire to a safe distance as he demonstrates what makes this car so special...

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Ford Bronco Raptor
01:55 Ford F150 Raptor R
03:20 Stats and specs
08:06 Jumps
10:36 Jacks turn
12:53 Studio
14:17 Ford Bronco DR
16:01 Straight line speed
17:37 Whoops
19:33 Rock Crawling
22:45 Jumps
24:13 Debrief
25:54 Silt Shower
28:03 Outro

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[moondogg]

I spent over 100k and countless man hours refining my 1973 bronco including it's insane suspension. Now you can just go buy it all sorted. It's incredible, and awesome really.

[TiroFrost]

finally some really good top gear content..really liking the series so far

[ever_a_pada]

This is what every boys imagination of what their toy trucks are doing in the sandbox. This guys are living our childhood dreams. I'm envious!

[JasonMendoza]

More of these longer videos please! In absence of any Top Gear episodes this is actually great content. Keep it coming

[sproesser]

The right choice between these two is not the one you think it looks more fun, it's the one that better suits your use case.

[FAT]

Still waiting for a V8 Bronco. That'd be wild!

[ferrarif]

Guys.... You are now Top Gear as we knew it... With none of the fat. I love seeing Jethro on the YouTube content. Please, for the love of all that is fuel burning, keep up the hard work. It is fully appreciated. -a loyal fan

[AutomotiveWoman]

I'm really enjoying the current series of Top Gear; it's delivering some excellent content!

[Bmstaudy]

Last time I was this early my girlfriend left me

[badmitionpro]

I searched so long for a raptor r but ended up with the bronco raptor and i couldn't be happier. I do miss the truck bed but the bronco raptor just does everything right for me.

[cambellschunky]

Almost a return to original TG. Like it. It's not trying to be something it's not.

[ezekielochieng]

I’d definitely try this before that warranty expires.

[RRobbin]

Wonder if they will give the Bronco a 700 hp V8 as well 👌

[OllieHeathcote]

Can't wait to see the rest of this series!

[btchidz]

9:27 the back seat didn’t like it at all 😂😂

[timothymumba]

The sound of that v8 is just Soo organsmic❤❤❤

[michaelmcroberts]

Great episode guys, really enjoying this one! Please keep up the good work!!!

[topcarspecs]

The Ride quality in the F-150 is incredible.

[gondayi]

"It's rarely the fastest car that wins the race. It's always the one that crosses the finish line first."

Reminds me of Murray Walker's

"If you want to finish first, first you have to finish."

I mean, it's simple, yet profound.

[Jovis]

i missed this kind of content from top gear😎