Ford will offer the 380 hp twin-turbo V6 from its Raptor on more 2027 Bronco trims

Ford’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, the engine that powers the Bronco Raptor, is reaching well beyond the Raptor for 2027. In the version going into the broader lineup it makes 380 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque, and it replaces the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 that had been the step-up engine below the Raptor.

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That swap changes who can get a V6 Bronco without paying Raptor money, and it arrives alongside a new Filson trim that carries the engine as standard.

Four trims, one detuned V6

Ford’s own 2027 Bronco overview, written by Bronco brand marketing manager Haley Skiko, says the 3.0-liter EcoBoost is available on the Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage and standard on the Filson. Carscoops’ report on the expanded engine lineup names the same four trims and notes the engine is available on other models as well, while the entry-level Bronco and the Big Bend keep the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder.

Carscoops describes the V6 as detuned to 380 horsepower for these trims, with torque unchanged at 440 pound-feet. The Raptor version of the same engine makes 418 horsepower, so the new trims give up 38 horsepower and keep the torque.

The practical effect is a wider spread of buyers. Until now, a Bronco shopper who wanted the Raptor’s engine had to buy the Raptor, which at $79,995 sits at the top of the range. With the V6 on the Outer Banks, Badlands and Heritage, the same basic powerplant reaches trims that Ford sells at lower prices, though the company has not yet said what the engine will cost as an option on each.

The 2.7-liter EcoBoost it displaces

The outgoing 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 was rated at 315 horsepower and 410 pound-feet on premium fuel, according to Carscoops. The new engine therefore adds 65 horsepower and 30 pound-feet over the engine it displaces, a larger jump than the typical model-year refresh delivers. For comparison, Carscoops lists the Jeep Wrangler 392 at 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet from a 6.4-liter V8, so the Bronco still sits below its fiercest rival on output while gaining on every other V6-powered competitor in the segment.

Ford has not announced 2027 Bronco pricing, which means it is not yet clear whether the V6 adds a premium on the trims where it is optional. Neither Ford’s overview nor the Carscoops report gives an on-sale date for the model year. Other changes in the Carscoops report are smaller: a heated steering wheel on the Big Bend Mid Package, new premium vinyl seats for the Outer Banks with the Lux Package, a power-adjustable driver’s seat on the Badlands for the first time, and Neptune Blue replacing Velocity Blue.

Filson and the price ladder

The Filson is the trim that makes the engine a selling point. Carscoops’ earlier report on the Filson says Ford is pricing it in the “mid $70,000s,” which would make it the second most expensive Bronco behind the $79,995 Raptor. It has the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 as the Raptor, tuned for what Ford describes as smoother delivery, with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. Showroom arrival is expected in early 2027, with orders opening in fall 2026.

The Filson’s pitch is interior as much as engine: quilted leather, brass accents, removable magnetic saddlebags in the doors and a cabin Ford says is its quietest yet. Ford’s design director framed it as a Bronco for owners who are not afraid to get the cabin dirty. Two exclusive colors, Field Green and Iron Sands Metallic, set it apart from the rest of the range. The Filson also comes with the Sasquatch package as standard, which includes front and rear electronic locking differentials, Fox shocks, 17-inch beadlock wheels and 35-inch tires, so the V6 is paired with genuine off-road hardware rather than only trim.

The engine’s arrival also fits a wider Ford strategy of selling variety on top of a common platform. In July, Carscoops reported on Ford’s expanding Custom Garage program, which installs factory-approved performance parts and appearance packages before delivery. Matt Simpson, executive director of Ford Customization, told CNBC the company is significantly increasing its investment in the group. The first release, the Bronco Desert Rising, is a run of 1,000 vehicles based on the Outer Banks, and the $13,695 package raises its starting price to $57,350.

The cheaper way to look like a Raptor

Not every Raptor-styled Bronco gets the big engine. Carscoops’ October report on the Bronco RTR notes that the RTR uses the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, rated at 300 horsepower, with an anti-lag system and a cooling fan borrowed from the Raptor. Base models start at $50,790 before destination, and a fully equipped one can be ordered for just under $60,000 before destination and delivery.

Ford’s appetite for Bronco variants is clear from the range: the company is selling a four-cylinder for people who want the look, a V6 for people who want the pull, and a Raptor for people who want both at the limit. The result is a three-tier ladder: a 300-horsepower four-cylinder at the bottom, a 380-horsepower V6 in the middle, and the 418-horsepower Raptor at the top. The 2027 price list, when Ford publishes it, will show how much the middle rung costs, and that figure will decide how many buyers step up to it.

This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Morning Overview editors prior to publication.

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