Bronco R Race Prototype Revealed for Baja 1000!

[HoosierDaddy]

See post #145 (pg13) & then post #186 (pg10)......

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[Toyhoarder]

Exactly. The Jeep is a one trick pony. The Bronco is going to be able to do more, better. Except only in extreme rock crawling but in every other way it should be better. Including trials. I’m totally ok with that.

I disagree. The performance and durability of the SFA will be realized even on moderate trails, or in the snow or mud. Do you think Ford will offer a factory front locker? No effing way.

 

[Jalisurr]

I disagree. The performance and durability of the SFA will be realized even on moderate trails, or in the snow or mud. Do you think Ford will offer a factory front locker? No effing way.

They offer a factory Torsen front diff in the IFS of the Raptor, no reason they couldn't do the same for the Bronco. I'd rather have a Torsen than a locker in the front for doing anything at any sort of speed, personally. My Pajero Evo has Torsens front and back and the traction in the snow is unreal but it doesn't interfere with the steering at speed like a locked front diff would.

 

[BroncoRevital]

I disagree. The performance and durability of the SFA will be realized even on moderate trails, or in the snow or mud. Do you think Ford will offer a factory front locker? No effing way.

We’ll just have to wait and see.
Of course SFA is easier and has less things to break and I won’t be mad at all if the Bronco came with SFA.
However, if they make a good IFS it will make the Bronco more well rounded IMO.

 

[bbostic5]

They offer a factory Torsen front diff in the IFS of the Raptor, no reason they couldn't do the same for the Bronco. I'd rather have a Torsen than a locker in the front for doing anything at any sort of speed, personally. My Pajero Evo has Torsens front and back and the traction in the snow is unreal but it doesn't interfere with the steering at speed like a locked front diff would.

This. Seeing as how the Bronco is geared more for off-roaders, I'd be shocked if a front torsen wasn't available as an option or on certain trim levels.

 

[Toyhoarder]

They offer a factory Torsen front diff in the IFS of the Raptor, no reason they couldn't do the same for the Bronco. I'd rather have a Torsen than a locker in the front for doing anything at any sort of speed, personally. My Pajero Evo has Torsens front and back and the traction in the snow is unreal but it doesn't interfere with the steering at speed like a locked front diff would.

Unfortunately the Raptor front end can’t hold up to an open diff, let alone the Torsen.

A locker is out of the question because the rest of the components could never handle it.

 

[TeocaliMG]

In a perfect world you'll have 4 suspension options. standard IFS, D44, long travel narrow diff IFS, and D60 axles. maybe even an IRS option, along with 1/2 ton and 1 ton rear axles. MAybe even a portal or 2.5 ton option, or planetary for those wanting to run 55s?

And I4 TT, V6TT, V8 NA, and diesel engine options.

Stop making me drool

 

[TeocaliMG]

I disagree. The performance and durability of the SFA will be realized even on moderate trails, or in the snow or mud. Do you think Ford will offer a factory front locker? No effing way.

Would it change your mind if they did? Ram did with the power wagon, GM did with the ZR2, I mean once you've locked all 4, how bad do you really need that articulation anyway...

 

[TeocaliMG]

Cool ride along video by TFL:

No significant technical analysis we dont already know but just cool to see it in motion.

I like the muted style of the aerodynamic elements, I wonder if aspects those will make it to a production version

Check out the input shaft angle at 4:36, that's not factory, CRINGE. I don't know why they would have had to move it like that

 

[Toyhoarder]

Would it change your mind if they did? Ram did with the power wagon, GM did with the ZR2, I mean once you've locked all 4, how bad do you really need that articulation anyway...

No, I still believe a stock JLR Dana 44 will outperform and outlast whatever IFS Ford builds. However, it would instill a small amount of confidence that they’ve built a system that could withstand some abuse. A locked front end under warranty would be great, but a warranty doesn’t get me out of the woods.

 

[Ride Em Bronco]

Cool ride along video by TFL:

No significant technical analysis we dont already know but just cool to see it in motion.

I like the muted style of the aerodynamic elements, I wonder if aspects those will make it to a production version

Check out the input shaft angle at 4:36, that's not factory, CRINGE. I don't know why they would have had to move it like that

At 13 seconds in - is that the new 7-speed manual?

 

[Jalisurr]

At 13 seconds in - is that the new 7-speed manual?

Nah, unfortunately not. They said it was the 10 speed auto in the Bronco R

 

[bbostic5]

Cool ride along video by TFL:

No significant technical analysis we dont already know but just cool to see it in motion.

I like the muted style of the aerodynamic elements, I wonder if aspects those will make it to a production version

Check out the input shaft angle at 4:36, that's not factory, CRINGE. I don't know why they would have had to move it like that

Notice when talking about the IFS, the guy being interviewed says, "In this case." Maybe I'm reading too far into this, but perhaps there will be more options for the production Bronco?

 

[OX1]

At 13 seconds in - is that the new 7-speed manual?

man TC, no??

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

Cool ride along video by TFL:

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At least in the 'interviews' the Bronco Program Chief Designer Paul Wraith says repeatedly that this body and exterior design are "an extremely light tease" (@3:39, @2:42, @1:14) of what will be seen for production. That leaves some hope that it won't be featureless and bland like this.

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