Looks Like Ford Bronco is Serious About Taking on the Wrangler

[RubenZ]

seems like they already figured it out.
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/20/tesla-model-s-swims-through-a-flooded-tunnel.html

A one time thing doesn't mean it can handle it. It even states they don't recommend it. So what does that tell you lol.

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[Nickp01]

A one time thing doesn't mean it can handle it. It even states they don't recommend it. So what does that tell you lol.

Yup you’re right since they haven’t figured it out they never will.

 

[Nickp01]

Possible leaked pics of the Bronco? Looks insanely badass if true.

Edit: Not a production Bronco but just a showing of things to come.

https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2019/11/broncoR.html

 

[rkj__]

Ooh, that race truck looks sweet. It could be a real good indication of what some of the body lines and grille will look like.

Is 2069 when I will be able to buy a Bronco?

 

[apb]

Looks like a new version of the 1st gen Baja Bronco. Definitely could look pretty close to that though.

 

[Bryce]

Possible leaked pics of the Bronco? Looks insanely badass if true.

The EB in the back is Rod Hall's Baja racer. Not sure about the newer looking one.
Rod Hall passed away this year. He was a long time Baja racer.

 

[Bryce]

They call it the Bronco R prototype.
More info abd pictures here --->> https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-r-race-prototype-revealed-for-baja-1000.859/

What was that comment about not being marketed as a high speed off-road vehicle or something like that?

And ya, it's a race truck, so maybe nothing to do with the production model, but if you look at it in the video, it's got IFS. The EB is SFA.

 

[rkj__]

They call it the Bronco R prototype.
More info abd pictures here --->> https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-r-race-prototype-revealed-for-baja-1000.859/

What was that comment about not being marketed as a high speed off-road vehicle or something like that?

And ya, it's a race truck, so maybe nothing to do with the production model, but if you look at it in the video, it's got IFS. The EB is SFA.

Oh man, this Bronco R has got me real excited.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

They call it the Bronco R prototype.
More info abd pictures here --->> https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-r-race-prototype-revealed-for-baja-1000.859/

What was that comment about not being marketed as a high speed off-road vehicle or something like that?

And ya, it's a race truck, so maybe nothing to do with the production model, but if you look at it in the video, it's got IFS. The EB is SFA.

Nice!

 

[jeepingib]

I expect that prototype is a very strong indicator of what the body lines will be. It looks like they did a good job with the body design. I think that this is also indicative of where the Bronco Raptor will be catered towards as well. Ford is already investing money into high speed desert based off road vehicles.

 

[Sean K.]

If anything electric motors will be MORE reliable than gas engines. There’s a hell of a lot less to go wrong with it. There are already Tesla Model S’s out there with over *550k miles with only a replacement of the battery pack, so the technology to bring that to a Jeep is going to be here sooner rather than later. The possibilities are endless too. No pumpkin, exhaust, transmission, transfer case, basically anything on the underbody just one giant skid plate to protect the battery. You could get some sick ground clearance.

When I take electronics out into the dirt/water/vibration of offroad use...they aren't nearly as reliable as ICEs. Electric fans, radios, Aternators (though belt driven), shorted 12Vs, winch solenoids, offroad lights...I've had ALL of those fail on the trail...never had an engine stop working. YMMV.

 

[Stormin’ Moorman]

It takes like 20 hours to recharge a battery. I can gas up in 5 mins.

 

[Nickp01]

Yeah this looks absolutely awesome.

 

[jeepingib]

The article also stated that it is based on the T6 platform of the new Bronco, so I am certain that we can finally put the solid axle rumors to bed permanently.

 

[jeepingib]

A vehicle with a <100” wheelbase is never going to be marketed as a high speed off-road vehicle.

I don't think this comment has aged well.

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