Ford just revealed a wicked F 150 Raptor R build with more than 900 horsepower, a clear signal that Dearborn is not interested in ceding bragging rights to anyone. You cannot buy it yet, but the intent is loud and clear.

This project truck is on display at SEMA this week and it wears the kind of upgrades that make numbers jump. Ford Performance Parts fitted a 3.0 liter Whipple supercharger to the Raptor R’s 5.2 liter V8, a move that extracts an extra 180 plus horses over the current 720 hp rating. Torque has not been published, but expect a serious bump beyond the stock 640 lb ft given the blower size and the airflow this setup can move.

There is a catch and it is a big one for eager buyers. Ford is presenting this as a potential Ford Performance Parts package rather than a confirmed production kit. If the upgrade does make the cut, the plan is a three year or 36,000 mile warranty when installed by a Ford dealer or an ASE certified technician. That is exactly the kind of reassurance owners want when they are flirting with four digit crank output.

Even if the headline power remains a tease for now, plenty of the show truck’s goodies are already up for grabs. The Raptor R seen at SEMA flashes a gloss carbon fiber package that cleans up the exterior, a Borla cat back exhaust with black chrome tips for a sharper bark, and a full array of Rigid auxiliary lighting to turn night runs into daylight. Those pieces hit the sweet spot for owners who want a tougher look without losing the daily driver vibe.

Context matters, because the competitive set is heating up again. Ram has been preparing a TRX return to sit above the inline six RHO, and the outgoing TRX already packed 702 hp. Given Ram’s past playbook with the Hellcat family, a one up attempt would surprise no one. Ford showing a 900 plus hp Raptor R concept at SEMA reads like a friendly warning shot before the next round kicks off.

What makes this build compelling is how it reframes the Raptor R’s mission. The stock truck is already a desert runner with real travel and real durability. Add a massive supercharger and the character shifts from quick to outrageous, yet the promise of an OEM backed path keeps it from feeling like a science project. That balance is exactly why factory tuned trucks resonate with buyers who want speed and warranty in the same sentence.

For enthusiasts, the bigger story is what this signals about where off road performance is headed. Electrification is coming for pickups, but the appetite for theatrical V8 power is far from gone. A 900 plus hp Raptor R with catalog parts suggests Ford sees value in both tracks. It also gives owners a clear upgrade ladder, from exhaust and dress up bits to a potential power package that turns the wick way up.

If you are keeping score, this SEMA build does not make the production scoreboard yet. It is a promise, not a purchase. Still, the combination of that Whipple hardware, a credible warranty plan on the table, and a parts list you can already order is enough to get Blue Oval fans buzzing. The message is simple. Ford is ready for whatever Ram brings next, and it is willing to raise the stakes.