RTR Crams Ford's Monstrous Godzilla Engine Into A Bronco

CarBuzz - 17/04
Finally, the 6G Bronco gets a V8. All the V8.

The thing about the Ford Bronco is that, even in twin-turbo Raptor form, it's just not that quick. We're sorry to those who love their Braptors, but when you're turning those 37-inch tires, Ford's 418-horsepower and 440 lb-ft of turbo torque just don't do it. Plus, getting it moving means spending all of your time spooling the turbos to make maximum boost, and that means sucking down fuel from the relatively small gas tank.

2024 Ford Bronco
7.8/10
What is Buzzscore?
Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas, 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 3.0L EcoBoost V6
Horsepower
275-418 hp
0-60 MPH
5.8-6.8 seconds
Transmission
7-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD

RTR has just fixed that problem, and then gone far beyond it. Starting with a standard Bronco, not the Raptor, RTR has created the Bronco Godzilla. An unholy beast that packs Ford's 7.3-liter V8 under the hood of the Bronco along with a long-travel suspension, portal axles, and more.

SEMA-Special Updated With Massive V8

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