Factory Built Ford Bronco is Getting 5.0L Coyote Power | ~Mid-$200,000 Price Tag

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Factory Built Ford Bronco is Getting 5.0L Coyote Power | ~Mid-$200,000 Price Tag

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  • Factory-built to take on the grueling SCORE Baja 1000, Ford Bronco™ DR – Desert Racer – offers off-road* enthusiasts a Bronco race truck infused with Ford Performance design and engineering expertise, plus Multimatic suspension technology and craftsmanship
  • Bronco DR is targeting to be the most powerful production Bronco ever, building on a 2022 Bronco four-door frame and adding unique body and chassis modifications for high-speed desert racing, plus a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine that is targeting more than 400 hp, Multimatic Positional Selective DSSV™ Dampers and safety cage
  • With an initial run of 50 vehicles available in late 2022, Bronco DR pays homage to Bronco brand’s racing heritage and its overall 1969 Baja 1000 victory – the only 4x4 to ever win outright


DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1, 2021 – Innovating the off-road landscape for the hardest-core enthusiasts, Bronco™ brand is taking its desert racing expertise to a new level with the all-new Ford Bronco DR – a first-of-its-kind limited-production Baja 1000 desert race SUV based on the Bronco four-door SUV.

Purpose-built and turnkey, Bronco DR – Desert Racer – is intended for off-road use only. It builds upon the already impressive capability of the production Bronco, bolstering that with a third-generation Ford Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine that aims to generate more than 400 hp, Multimatic Positional Selective DSSV™ Dampers and Multimatic safety cage, plus a host of other racing hardware upgrades.

“Bronco DR is our ultimate turnkey off-road racing SUV, engineered to put enthusiasts behind the wheel of a desert racing force,” said Mark Rushbrook, Ford Performance Motorsports global director. “This collaboration between Ford Performance and Multimatic continues the Bronco desert racing legacy that dates back to Rod Hall and Larry Minor’s never-repeated overall Baja 1000 win in a stock Bronco in 1969.”

The Bronco DR prototype will make its race debut in 2022 and is targeting entry in the 2022 SCORE Baja 1000, wearing Ford Performance red, white, black and blue livery honoring the Baja 1000 victory. The first 50 units of 2023 Bronco DR will be available for sale in late 2022 with a starting price in the mid-$200,000 range**. Click here for more information on Bronco DR.

Baja-focused Built Wild capability and durability

With Bronco brand’s Built Wild™ capability and durability at its core, the Ford Performance team designed and engineered every facet of the Bronco DR to help endure multiple days of torture over grueling terrain in the high temperatures of the SCORE Baja 1000 in Baja California, Mexico.

“Bronco DR exists to give hardcore off-road enthusiasts a Built Wild, turnkey 4x4 to compete in desert racing events, including the unforgiving Baja 1000,” said Rushbrook. “It started with the Bronco four-door – the platform and chassis are production true, and then we modified and optimized every aspect and built the vehicle hardcore off-road enthusiasts want.”

While final specifications will be shared closer to the on-sale date, Bronco DR packs a long list of hardware specifically for off-road desert racing. Longtime Ford Performance collaborator Multimatic has enhanced the Bronco brand-exclusive High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension (H.O.S.S.) system, adding Positional Selective DSSV Dampers with 80-millimeter bodies with finned fluid cooling channels, as well as Multimatic-designed billet aluminum lower control arms. Compared to a four-door Badlands™ series Bronco, Bronco DR is targeting 55.1% more front suspension travel, at 15.8 inches, and 58.6% more at the rear, 17.4 inches, for remarkable capability over nearly any terrain.

The vehicle – with a race weight of about 6,200 pounds – features an approach angle of 47 degrees, departure angle of 37 degrees and breakover angle of 33 degrees to give it the capability to take on the nastiest routes. A 73.7-inch front track and 73.3-inch rear track provide firm footing.

Bronco DR rides on 37-inch BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 all-season tires (37x12.5R17) and beadlock wheels. The Baja-winning tires feature an advanced Krawl-TEK compound for improved grip on rock and slick surfaces, while a Linear Flex Zone provides better grip in aired-down driving situations.

A Multimatic FEA-optimized full safety cage with integrated OE ACCRA® tubes encases the two-passenger cockpit, which features a pair of race seats and Motec C187 display and CAN data acquisition system, with optional cloud-based data access.

Bronco DR is fit with the tested and proven 10R80 transmission and electric shift on the fly transfer case from the Built Ford Tough F-150. Torque is transmitted via independent electronically locking front and rear differential with 4.70:1 final drive ratios. Front half-shafts are unique RCV designs to ensure robustness for added torque capacity and suspension travel.

Large air intakes on the upper sides and another on the roof provide additional cooling air to the rear-mounted radiator. A 65-gallon fuel tank rides below the cargo area. Bronco DR carries over the four-wheel disc brakes from the production Bronco and adds upgraded pads, while the electric power-assisted steering system with upgraded inner tie rod joints makes for increased articulation.

Race-focused Built Wild innovative design

More than a muscular fiberglass race body that builds on the heritage-inspired style of the sixth-generation Bronco, the first-ever Bronco DR helps to ensure maximum off-road performance while nodding to the brand’s rich competition history.

“It’s not just a Bronco with some stripes on it,” said Paul Wraith, Bronco chief designer. “We were inspired by extreme rally cars, and then went all in. For this skunk works project, the Bronco team quickly found a theme and developed CAD with heavy use of virtual tools. This is an off-road racing vehicle built out of a production vehicle. We’re so happy to have been involved.”

Behind the resin transfer molded (RTM) fiberglass body panels, the Bronco DR retains the four-door model’s frame and body structure. For desert racing optimization and weight saving, the air conditioning system, other interior amenities and all glass have been removed. The side panels, which take the place of standard doors, are influenced by Bronco R. The tubular metal front bumper, as well as a host of other features, draws a connection with the current production model. Bronco DR wears a single-piece grille, production round headlamps, taillamps and trail sights.

Its purpose-built and race-focused cockpit features the Bronco four-door’s familiar instrument panel with signature grab handles and power dome. Furthering its competition-ready mission, cooling air intakes dominate the upper body, and Bronco DR is finished in the distinctive Bronco race livery of red, white, black and blue.

Growing the Bronco motorsports legacy

The Bronco desert racing portfolio that dates back to the Hall-Minor 1969 Baja win has grown over the years, as the first-generation Bronco went on to claim Baja 1000 class wins in 1967, 1969 (the only-ever 4x4 outright win ever), 1971 and 1972, plus two overall Baja 500 victories in 1970 and 1973. Later model year Broncos, 1978 to 1995, continued the legendary winning streak with nine Baja 500 Class 3 wins from 2004 to 2015 and 15 Baja 1000 Class 3 wins between 2002 and 2019.

The portfolio grew again last fall when Shelby Hall, Rod Hall’s granddaughter, and Penny Dale drove a Bronco Sport to win the 2020 Rebelle Rally X-Cross class, then again a month later when the Bronco R prototype competed at the 53rd SCORE-International Baja 1000.

Whereas the purpose of Bronco R was to prove out the 2021 Bronco powertrain, chassis and suspension design, Bronco DR arrives with a completely different mission – offering a turnkey racing solution for serious off-road competitors. Its entire purpose is to compete in world-class off-road competitions.

“This is a ground-up build, which is a bit unique in itself,” said Rushbrook. “At the heart of what we did here was capture the enthusiasm surrounding Bronco, and then build on it by creating a desert racer that is competition-ready coming out of the factory – something Ford has never done before.”

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Love the broncho but I would have never thought vehicles would get so stupidly expensive.


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So Ford CAN put a V8 in the new Bronco...? ;)

Actually...I'm a little surprised at the engine choice...I figured it would have the Raptor 3.5 in it.
Is Ford turning away from the Eco-V6's...or is this because class racing requires it?
At 6200lbs...its gonna need every ounce of that 65 gallon fuel cell!
LOVE that they kept the factory shift knob in there!
 

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Like others have said, I would love to see the 5.0 as a regular option in the street version sold to normal consumers. I am very surprised they didn't just take the Ford Explorer 3.5L TT EcoBoost 365hp engine or even the 3.0L TT EcoBoost that has the same power, but 30 lb-ft more torque. Something, exactly the Bronco could benefit from and then also give the option of a 6 speed manual. As unlikely the 5.0L or the 3.5/3.0TT engine may possibly be, we all know the manual transmission offering with these engines is as possible as the Mustang being offered with a real-life unicorn with every vehicle purchase.

More than likely since they already have a 1.5L and 2.0L/2.3L, I hope they will just straight-up bring over all the engine performance parts from the Focus RS to get the full 350/350 from that 2.3L and keep the 7 speed manual.
 

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Sounds great, maybe with enough demand may get. 5.0 bronco before the end of ice.
 

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I just went to the Ford website and I had no idea they upped the HP to 300/325 for the 2.3L. I thought it made 270hp. If you want a stick, than you have to get the 2.3L and usually i'm pretty pissed since every automotive manufacturer that does offer a stick, not only gives you the crappy engine, but the worst model available. At least with the Bronco you can option it out pretty nicely, get to have 300hp and also have a 7 speed manual. Of course I would love to have the 2.7L EcoBoost with a 7 speed manual, but at least Ford is giving us the option to those die-hard stick guys.
 

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I just went to the Ford website and I had no idea they upped the HP to 300/325 for the 2.3L. I thought it made 270hp.
It is rated at 275 on 87 octane, 300 with 91.

The manual trans in current form has a 406lb-ft torque rating, not high enough to support the 2.7 or a 5.0...
But there are rumors that the Getrag 7MTI550 is scalable to as much as 590 lb-ft. So the potential exists, even if its highly unlikely.
 

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..... I hope they will just straight-up bring over all the engine performance parts from the Focus RS to get the full 350/350 from that 2.3L and keep the 7 speed manual.
That would delight Bronco fans. Wrap it with this Desert Racer body and Ford has a big win.
 

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Its a shame they have not been putting V8s in their cars and trucks for years.
The f-150 does have a V8 option.. last time we saw a V8 in any mid size was the Colorado and nobody bought that option. Cuz why would they in a mid size.
 

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The f-150 does have a V8 option.. last time we saw a V8 in any mid size was the Colorado and nobody bought that option. Cuz why would they in a mid size.

Dodge had a good take rate with the V8 Dakota, even with the 5.9 as an option. Colorado only had the V8 in very limited trim levels.
 

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Remember when we couldn't get a 351w in the Mustang from the factory?
'no one wants to be the guy to sign off on a $30k mustang' was the excuse.... My things have changed
 

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