Ford Shows 900 HP F-150 Raptor R At SEMA 2025
Ford Performance Parts delivered a statement of intent with a heavily modified version of the Ford F‑150 Raptor R at SEMA 2025.
While the base truck already boasts formidable capability with its 5.2-liter “Predator” V8, the project vehicle pushes things into an entirely new league by adding a new 3.0-liter twin-screw supercharger—reported as the largest ever fitted to a factory Ford—for an estimated output north of 900 horsepower.
Key Points
- Ford Performance unveiled a 2025 F-150 Raptor R project at SEMA fitted with a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger, raising output from 720 to over 900 horsepower—the largest supercharger ever used on a factory-engineered Ford.
- The supercharger package is engineered to be CARB certified and emissions-compliant in all 50 states, and would carry a 3-year/36,000-mile Ford Performance Parts warranty when installed by a dealer or certified technician.
- The project truck adds Borla exhaust, METHOD wheels, and RIGID off-road lighting, creating a fully realized concept that demonstrates Ford’s growing investment in factory-approved performance and personalization options.
The upgrade package is engineered to carry the backing of Ford’s factory parts division. It is designed to meet 50-state emissions compliance and comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty when installed through a Ford dealer—bringing a degree of legitimacy and ease of mind that many third-party upgrades lack.
Beyond sheer power, the project builds on styling and accessory add-ons that align with the Raptor brand’s off-road ethos. The truck features a gloss carbon-fiber exterior package, a cat-back exhaust system by Borla, new METHOD wheels, and a full suite of lighting technologies from RIGID to support trail use after dark. Ford Performance Parts presents this as a factory-engineered blueprint for owners who want to push the Raptor’s performance envelope while maintaining its DNA.
From an engineering perspective, bolting such a large supercharger onto the Predator V8 and ensuring emissions compliance across all states is no small feat. The project iterates Ford’s awareness that not all buyers want just a capable off-roader—they want a high-performance truck that doesn’t compromise on warranty, legality, or dealer support.
That said, with the project currently limited to demonstration status, Ford has not provided a timeline or specific rollout plan for making this package available to retail customers. For now, the Raptor R project vehicle serves as a preview of what could come.
This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.
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