The Ford Bronco is beefing up.
Ford has announced some new details about its old-school SUV, which is getting a new engine. It is discontinuing the model’s turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 and replacing it with a more powerful 3.0-liter V6.
It’s a detuned version of the Bronco Raptor’s motor, which is rated at 418 hp and 440 lb-ft. It will now be optional for the Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage and standard on the new Bronco Filson luxury model with 380 hp and 440 lb-ft.
That’s a big jump from the outgoing motor’s 330 hp and 415 lb-ft. Ford also made a 3.0-liter the standard engine for the 2027 F-150, but that version is rated at 325 hp and 400 lb-ft. Ford Authority is reporting that the 2027 Ranger will follow suit, but Ford has not yet made a formal announcement about the midsize pickup.
The 3.0-liter V6 comes paired with a 10-speed automatic, as before, so you need to opt for the 300 hp/325 hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder if you want the Bronco’s signature seven-speed manual transmission, but it isn’t available on the Badlands. The sporty Bronco RTR features a special version of the 2.3-liter that has the same power rating, but adds an anti-lag system for the turbo to improve its performance.
All of the Bronco’s engines require 91-octane gas to achieve their maximum power ratings, but can safely run on 87-octane fuel at lower outputs.
