GM Benchmarking 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor: Exclusive
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When it comes to buying a new pickup truck model that’s ready to hit the off-road trails right out of the box, consumers have a number of different options at their disposal, including several models from GM, as well as The General’s rivals. Unsurprisingly, GM frequently likes to keep tabs on its competition, as evidenced by this 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor recently caught benchmarking at a GM facility.
This particular 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor was caught exiting a GM competitive benchmarking facility in Michigan, and is covered in a head-turning shade of paint dubbed Code Orange. The Blue Oval brand off-roader rides on standard 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, and features the Raptor high equipment group.
As for rival products from General Motors, the closest GM equivalents would be the Chevy Silverado ZR2 and GMC Sierra AT4X, both of which have a slew of off-roading suspension upgrades that could be considered comparable to those of the Ford F-150 Raptor. That said, neither the Chevy Silverado ZR2 nor the GMC Sierra AT4X offer the sort of power on tap with the F-150 Raptor.
As such, one could make the argument that the GMC Hummer EV is also a potential rival for the Ford F-150 Raptor given the former’s impressive output and off-roading focus. Obviously, the GMC Hummer EV’s all-electric powertrain sets it apart from the F-150 Raptor, but the power and off-roading capabilities are comparable all the same.
As for the specs, the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor is equipped with a twin-turbo 3.5L V6 gasoline engine producing 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, whereas the 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 and 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X are both equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.
Check out the table below for a more in-depth comparison between these three trucks, including dimensions, suspension specs, and more. To round it out, we also threw in specs for the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1:
| 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 | 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X | 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew | 2022 Ram 1500 TRX | 2022 Hummer EV Edition 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Price + DFC | $69,295 | $77,395 | $71,320 | $79,575 | $110,295 | |||
| Powertrain | 6.2L V8 | 6.2L V8 | Twin-turbo 3.5L V6 | Supercharged 6.2L V8 | 3-motor EV | |||
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | - | |||
| Power (hp @ rpm) | 420 @ 5,600 | 420 @ 5,600 | 450 @ 5,000 | 702 @ 6,100 | 1,022 (est.) | |||
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 460 @ 4,100 | 460 @ 4,100 | 510 @ 3,500 | 650 @ 4,800 | 1,140 (est.) | |||
| 0-60 mph (seconds) | TBD | TBD | Approx. 5.2 | 4.5 | Approx. 3.0 | |||
| With 35-inch tires | With 37-inch tires | Standard Settings | Terrain Mode | Extract Mode | ||||
| Wheelbase (in. / mm) | 147.5 / 3,747 | 147.5 / 3,747 | 145.4 / 3,693 | 145.4 / 3,693 | 145.1 / 3,686 | 135.6 / 3,445 | 135.6 / 3,445 | 135.6 / 3,445 |
| Length (in. / mm) | 232.8 / 5,912 | 232.9 / 5,916 | 232.6 / 5,908 | 232.6 / 5,908 | 232.9 / 5,916 | 216.8 / 5,507 | 216.8 / 5,507 | 216.8 / 5,507 |
| Width w/o mirrors (in. / mm) | 81.2 / 2,063 | 81.2 / 2,063 | 86.6 / 2,200 | 86.6 / 2,200 | 88.0 / 2,235 | 86.7 / 2,201 | 86.7 / 2,201 | 86.7 / 2,201 |
| Width w/mirrors (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 96.0 / 2,438 | 96.0 / 2,438 | 97.7 / 2,481 | 93.7 / 2,380 | 93.7 / 2,380 | 93.7 / 2,380 |
| Height (in. / mm) | 78.7 / 1,998 | 78.4 / 1,990 | 79.8 / 2,027 | 80.7 / 2,050 | 80.9 / 2,055 | 79,1 / 2,009 | 80.9 / 2,054 | 84.9 / 2,156 |
| Max ground clearance (in. / mm) | 11.2 / 285 | 11.1 / 282 | 12.0 / 305 | 13.1 / 333 | 11.8 / 300 | 10.1 / 257 | 11.9 / 302 | 15.9 / 404 |
| Front overhang (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 37.0 / 940 | 37.0 / 940 | 39.6 / 1,005 | 34.7 / 881 | 34.7 / 881 | 34.7 / 881 |
| Rear overhang (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 50.2 / 1,275 | 50.2 / 1,275 | 49.1 / 1,247 | 46.5 / 1,181 | 46.5 / 1,181 | 46.5 / 1,181 |
| Bed length (ft. / m) | 5'8" / 1.78 | 5'8" / 1.78 | 5'5" / 1.65 | 5'5" / 1.65 | 5'7" / 1.7 | 5'0" / 1.5 | 5'0" / 1.5 | 5'0" / 1.5 |
| Approach angle (deg.) | TBD | TBD | 31.0 | 33.1 | 30.2 | 41.5 | 44.3 | 49.7 |
| Departure angle (deg.) | TBD | TBD | 23.9 | 24.9 | 23.5 | 31.6 | 33.7 | 38.4 |
| Breakover angle (deg.) | TBD | TBD | 22.7 | 24.4 | 21.9 | 22.3 | 25.4 | 32.2 |
| Climbing angle (deg.) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 60.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| Wall climb (in.) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Water fording depth (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 32.0 / 813 | 32.0 / 813 | 32.0 / 813 | 26.0 / 660 | 28.0 / 711 | 32.0 / 813 |
| Track width front (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 74.0 / 1,880 | 74.3 / 1,887 | 74.5 / 1,892 | 73.3 / 1,863 | 73.3 / 1,863 | 73.3 / 1,863 |
| Track width rear (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 73.6 / 1,869 | 73.9 / 1,877 | 74.1 / 1,882 | 73.3 / 1,863 | 73.3 / 1,863 | 73.3 / 1,863 |
| Turning circle – 2WS (ft. / m) | 47.1 / 14.4 | 47.3 / 14.4 | 48.0 / 14.6 | 50.0 / 15.2 | 48.3 / 14.7 | 44.3 / 13.5 | 44.3 / 13.5 | - |
| Turning circle – 4WS (fr. / m) | - | - | - | - | - | 37.1 / 11.3 | 37.1 / 11.3 | - |
| Suspension travel front (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 14.0 / 356 | 13.0 / 356 | 13.0 / 330 | 13.0 / 330 | 13.0 / 330 | - |
| Suspension travel front (in. / mm) | TBD | TBD | 15.0 / 381 | 14.1 / 358 | 14.0 / 356 | 13.0 / 330 | 13.0 / 330 | - |
| Curb weight (lbs. / kg) | 5,620 / 2,549 | 5,640 / 2,558 | 5,697 / 2,584 | 5,697 / 2,584 | 6,350 / 2,880 | 9,046 / 4,103 | 9,046 / 4,103 | 9,046 / 4,103 |
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It would / will be interesting to see how GM fits at 35″ or 37″ round tire in the squared off hole ( wheel well ).
No squared wheel wells in this gen truck.
Obviously, you pay attention!
I’m betting this is for the next gen truck in 2025.
Curb weight is still lighter than the Raptor. This thing has potential
IMO the Vette’s 6.2 can feild an instant competitor as far as horsepower for the ZR2 against Raptor…
Comparing the ZR2 and base Raptor on price isn’t fair- the ZR2 has very few boxes left to check, while the price of the Raptor will quickly shoot towards $90k.
I expect more power coming. Yes it will get a supercharger. But no silly suspensions that are only good off road and not on.
Most of these vehicles are on road most of the time so soft springs are not a good thing for daily drivers.
I would like to see a electronic detach for the sway bar.
The problem with this article is most of the Off-road important stats are not available (TBD) for the GM trucks.
Approach/Departure/break over, suspension travel and more.
I feel like the twin turbo v6 and the v8 power differences aren’t that much different to matter too much(the v6 has turbo’s so it may have bit of lag) I think the biggest difference is the track width. the Raptor and TRX are both wider tracked for higher speed desert running, from what I have gathered from my own research, the new Silverado ZR2 is not widened and still has a solid rear axle with leaf springs, I believe the Raptor/TRX have 5 link coil over rear-ends.
So if they are benchmarking the Raptor, those would be the most obvious and beneficial changes(wider track and 5 link coil over rear) to bring the ZR2 up to the performance of the Raptor/TRX. The TRX would be the choice if they were benchmarking a truck for horsepower( it has the most by far) A wider track will allow them to use more horsepower too at higher speeds the truck will be more stable.
But I think the ZR2 in current format we have seen will be a better daily driver and trail type truck, the narrower track-width helps in the parking lot and on tighter trailers were the Raptor and TRX are going to be more difficult to maneuver.
Chevy’s new Silverado ZR2 commercial shows the truck doing what it will do best IMO
The LT1 or LT4 would be obvious upgrades for engine so I think that isn’t why they are benchmarking the Ford.
Width w/o mirrors (in. / mm)
Chevy81.2 / 2,063 GMC81.2 / 2,063 Ford86.6 / 2,200 Ram86.7 / 2,201
from the stats we do know the Ford and Ram are over 5 inches wider
I couldn’t have said it better myself. What purpose is having big power if you can’t keep the tires down to the ground. The ZR2 might be the only one with front and rear lockers, but lacks severely with suspension travel and width and small tires.
I expect the next gen truck to be a linked rear end, bigger power from a 5.5L V8, retain the lockers, but still not have the suspension travel the raptor puts down. 14″ front travel with 4wd is no joke. It will maybe be somewhere between where the ZR2 and Raptor are right now, but it won’t beat the raptor when it comes to desert running.