A stock Ford Bronco Raptor already sits near the top of the off-road food chain. The example shown by @esteemcustom on Instagram earlier this week takes a different route. Nearly every visible area received attention, resulting in a machine built around presence, ground clearance, and trail-focused hardware.
The foundation remains familiar. Under the hood sits the factory twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Output stays unchanged at 418 brake horsepower (312 kW/424 ps) and 440 pound-feet (597 Nm) of torque. Power continues through a 10-speed automatic transmission, a two-speed transfer case, and a selectable four-wheel-drive system. No engine changes were disclosed. The published material points instead toward a long list of chassis and body alterations.
The front end carries much of the visual impact. A steel bumper replaces the original component and incorporates a central winch opening. Recovery hooks sit on each side. Additional lamps appear along the bumper area, while a redesigned hood changes the profile from a distance. Above, a new windscreen surround supports a light bar mounted across its upper section.
Things do not settle down at the rear. Another steel bumper appears back there, joined by a tow hook and a roof-mounted wing. Integrated into the wing is a pair of extra lights. The wheel arches deserve attention, too. They are substantially wider than standard and frame one of the most noticeable elements of the build.
Those wheels come from Vossen. The truck rides on 12×22-inch multi-spoke units wrapped in extremely fat tires. A matching full-size spare sits on the rear door. An unusual detail appears in the form of illuminated wheels. Small touches continue elsewhere. The DRLs and grille-mounted LEDs stand out, and the mirror-casing lights glow yellow.
The body wears a glossy white finish. Polished silver wheels create contrast, while tinted glass and scattered glossy black trim pieces break up the lighter surfaces. Lowering was not the goal here. Quite the opposite. A lift kit raises the truck for larger obstacles, and auto-retractable side steps help occupants climb aboard afterward.
One area stays hidden. The doors remained closed in the images shared online, leaving the cabin out of view. No interior upgrades were revealed.
Performance figures for a standard Ford Bronco Raptor remain unchanged. A factory example reaches 60 mph from rest in a little over 5.5 seconds, or 97 kph. This modified truck is likely slower. Still, speed was never the headline. Presence, clearance, and off-road attitude take center stage throughout the build.
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