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Ford Performance’ Insane Bronco DR Is Wild And Race Ready
https://www.offroadxtreme.com/features/ford-performance-insane-bronco-dr-is-wild-and-race-ready/
By TOM STAHLER NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Ford Bronco DR poses like a classic statue with a badass stance in the showroom of Peoria Ford in Arizona, one of America’s highest-volume Ford Dealerships. It stands as a culmination of stunning engineering and quality factory parts in a living, breathing-proof book. The Bronco DR is a solid, modern SCORE-compliant, factory off-road racing behemoth — and already sold out, limited to just 50.
Ready to race from the dealer floor. The Ford Performance Bronco DR. (Pat Hickey)
This particular Bronco DR is owned by Peoria Ford Managing partner, Patrick Hickey, a bit of a local celebrity in the Phoenix Valley. The Peoria Ford dealership is noted for special-interest allotments including Shelby Mustangs and Trucks, Dark Horse Mustangs, and Raptor Rs at a very nice clip. He is excited to have his rare factory off-road machine gracing and attracting attention in the car-buying area of the dealership.
Ford Bronco DR Initial Inspection
Casual observation reveals a well-thought-out off-road racing machine. Built on a production four-door Bronco frame and powered by a 5.0 Liter Coyote mated to the standard issue 10-speed automatic, the Bronco DR showcases its independent electronically locking front and rear 4.70:1 differentials from a stock Ford electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case.
Billet Aluminum lower control arms. However, past that, stock Bronco parts. (Pat Hickey)
The upper front suspension A-arms are production-Bronco while a billet aluminum lower control arms and a forward section of chassis stiffening, cut from the rear rollover frame of the production Bronco, are visible in the front wheel wells. The rear axle is stock F-150, giving the DR a widened track of 73.3 inches. The brakes are Alcon calipers and discs with race-compound pads.
Though Hickey says they are stored away, the regular 37-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires have given way to a wheel-tire kit of KMC Wheels and 37-inch Goodyear Wranglers specifically fitted for the 2023 SEMA Show.
Patrick Hickey, Managing Partner of Peoria Ford
Patrick Hickey, Managing Partner of Peoria Ford, is an avid Car Collector and recently added the DR to his arsenal. (Highline Autos)
“This is a great acquisition to display at the store. I am well known for performance offerings and this bad boy has taken center stage,” said Hickey. A success story himself, Hickey started on the car sales floor more than 40 years ago. He leveraged his prowess into a decade of ownership of two top Ford dealerships. He is also an avid car collector.
There is a significant percentage of America’s off-roaders in Arizona, and in large numbers are Bronco and F-Series pickup customers as well. Hickey has capitalized on bringing these customers great offerings while employing more than 300 people in the Northwest Phoenix Valley. Hickey proclaims, “Our staff is our core and is here to serve.”
2023 Bronco BR Limited-Edition Bronco DR Off Road Race Vehicle
You know you need it and want it! Wish I could afford it.
https://classifieds.race-dezert.com/FOR-SALE:2023-Bronco-BR-Limited-Edition-Bronco-DR--208374
THE LIMITED-EDITION BRONCO™ DR
Competition-ready and designed for the hardest-core off-road enthusiasts, the Bronco brand elevates its desert racing capability to a new level. Introducing the all-new Bronco DR – a limited-production desert racing SUV.
BRONCO™ DR IS BUILT WILD™.
NOW COMPETITION-LEVEL.
Building upon current Bronco two- and four-door models, the 2023 Bronco DR is made possible with the race-proven design and engineering experience of Ford Performance. In collaboration with the craftsmanship, motorsport innovation and suspension technology of Multimatic.
BORN OF LEGEND
The SCORE Baja 1000 celebrates a 50+ year legacy as one of the most grueling off-road motorsports events on the planet. And in all those decades, only one 4x4 has won it outright – the Ford Bronco.
READY FOR ITS RACING DEBUT
With a premiere appearance planned for the 2022 Baja 1000, the Bronco™ DR will hit the sand powered by a Ford Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine.
Other competition-focused features include Multimatic Positional Selective DSSV™ Dampers, a Multimatic safety cage, 37-inch BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 all-season tires and beadlock wheels.
An approach angle of 47 degrees, a departure angle of 37 degrees, and a breakover angle of 33 degrees all make it clear that the Bronco DR is a machine that’s purpose-built for racing. To meet desert racing requirements and provide weight savings, the air conditioning system, interior amenities, and all glass have been removed.
https://www.offroadxtreme.com/features/ford-performance-insane-bronco-dr-is-wild-and-race-ready/
By TOM STAHLER NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Ford Bronco DR poses like a classic statue with a badass stance in the showroom of Peoria Ford in Arizona, one of America’s highest-volume Ford Dealerships. It stands as a culmination of stunning engineering and quality factory parts in a living, breathing-proof book. The Bronco DR is a solid, modern SCORE-compliant, factory off-road racing behemoth — and already sold out, limited to just 50.
Ready to race from the dealer floor. The Ford Performance Bronco DR. (Pat Hickey)
This particular Bronco DR is owned by Peoria Ford Managing partner, Patrick Hickey, a bit of a local celebrity in the Phoenix Valley. The Peoria Ford dealership is noted for special-interest allotments including Shelby Mustangs and Trucks, Dark Horse Mustangs, and Raptor Rs at a very nice clip. He is excited to have his rare factory off-road machine gracing and attracting attention in the car-buying area of the dealership.
Ford Bronco DR Initial Inspection
Casual observation reveals a well-thought-out off-road racing machine. Built on a production four-door Bronco frame and powered by a 5.0 Liter Coyote mated to the standard issue 10-speed automatic, the Bronco DR showcases its independent electronically locking front and rear 4.70:1 differentials from a stock Ford electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case.
Billet Aluminum lower control arms. However, past that, stock Bronco parts. (Pat Hickey)
The upper front suspension A-arms are production-Bronco while a billet aluminum lower control arms and a forward section of chassis stiffening, cut from the rear rollover frame of the production Bronco, are visible in the front wheel wells. The rear axle is stock F-150, giving the DR a widened track of 73.3 inches. The brakes are Alcon calipers and discs with race-compound pads.
Though Hickey says they are stored away, the regular 37-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires have given way to a wheel-tire kit of KMC Wheels and 37-inch Goodyear Wranglers specifically fitted for the 2023 SEMA Show.
Patrick Hickey, Managing Partner of Peoria Ford
Patrick Hickey, Managing Partner of Peoria Ford, is an avid Car Collector and recently added the DR to his arsenal. (Highline Autos)
“This is a great acquisition to display at the store. I am well known for performance offerings and this bad boy has taken center stage,” said Hickey. A success story himself, Hickey started on the car sales floor more than 40 years ago. He leveraged his prowess into a decade of ownership of two top Ford dealerships. He is also an avid car collector.
There is a significant percentage of America’s off-roaders in Arizona, and in large numbers are Bronco and F-Series pickup customers as well. Hickey has capitalized on bringing these customers great offerings while employing more than 300 people in the Northwest Phoenix Valley. Hickey proclaims, “Our staff is our core and is here to serve.”
2023 Bronco BR Limited-Edition Bronco DR Off Road Race Vehicle
You know you need it and want it! Wish I could afford it.
https://classifieds.race-dezert.com/FOR-SALE:2023-Bronco-BR-Limited-Edition-Bronco-DR--208374
THE LIMITED-EDITION BRONCO™ DR
Competition-ready and designed for the hardest-core off-road enthusiasts, the Bronco brand elevates its desert racing capability to a new level. Introducing the all-new Bronco DR – a limited-production desert racing SUV.
BRONCO™ DR IS BUILT WILD™.
NOW COMPETITION-LEVEL.
Building upon current Bronco two- and four-door models, the 2023 Bronco DR is made possible with the race-proven design and engineering experience of Ford Performance. In collaboration with the craftsmanship, motorsport innovation and suspension technology of Multimatic.
BORN OF LEGEND
The SCORE Baja 1000 celebrates a 50+ year legacy as one of the most grueling off-road motorsports events on the planet. And in all those decades, only one 4x4 has won it outright – the Ford Bronco.
READY FOR ITS RACING DEBUT
With a premiere appearance planned for the 2022 Baja 1000, the Bronco™ DR will hit the sand powered by a Ford Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine.
Other competition-focused features include Multimatic Positional Selective DSSV™ Dampers, a Multimatic safety cage, 37-inch BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3 all-season tires and beadlock wheels.
An approach angle of 47 degrees, a departure angle of 37 degrees, and a breakover angle of 33 degrees all make it clear that the Bronco DR is a machine that’s purpose-built for racing. To meet desert racing requirements and provide weight savings, the air conditioning system, interior amenities, and all glass have been removed.
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