Wild Ford Bronco Raptor Build Trades Subtlety for Steel, Lights, and Massive Vossen Wheels

The photos shared by @esteemcustom earlier this week show a Ford Bronco Raptor that barely resembles the version parked in a dealership lot. The glossy white paint remains easy to recognize, but much of the rest has changed. Dark window tint, polished silver wheels, and scattered black trim pieces give the SUV a tougher appearance without hiding its original identity.

One detail stands out almost immediately. The wheel arches are much wider than before. They surround a set of Vossen 12×22-inch wheels with a multi-spoke pattern and tires large enough to dominate the side profile. A full-size spare sits on the tailgate, reinforcing the off-road theme.

Then there is the lighting.

Yellow illumination appears inside the grille DRLs. The mirror housings glow in the same color. Above the windshield sits a light bar integrated into a redesigned surround, while extra lamps occupy several other locations around the vehicle. Even the roof-mounted wing carries an additional pair.

The front end has been rebuilt around a steel bumper. A winch opening occupies the center section, and recovery hooks sit nearby. Another steel bumper appears at the rear, where a tow hook has also been installed. Looking around the body, you notice another recurring theme. Most of the modifications focus on durability and trail use rather than appearance alone.

Not every change jumps out from a distance. The Bronco appears to use auto-retractable side steps designed to simplify entry and exit. Oddly enough, the doors stayed closed throughout the photo session. No interior photographs were shared, leaving the cabin out of view. The article assumes no work was carried out inside.

Under the hood sits the familiar twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Output remains 418 brake horsepower, equal to 312 kW or 424 ps. Torque is rated at 440 pound-feet, or 597 Nm. Power flows through a 10-speed automatic transmission, a two-speed transfer case, and a selectable four-wheel-drive system.

A stock Bronco Raptor needs a little more than 5.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, or 97 kph. This example likely requires longer due to the additional equipment and larger rolling stock. Performance was clearly not the main objective. The visual transformation was. And in that respect, the build leaves little room for doubt.

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