Ford Raptor R proves no match for the Hummer EV (even with help) in a drag race [video]

In a battle of the beasts, the Ford Raptor R went head to head against the all-electric GMC Hummer EV to see who was fastest. Who do you think came out on top?

You rarely see two massive vehicles like the Ford Raptor R and GMC Hummer EV lining up to race.

According to Ford, the new 2023 F-150 Raptor R is the “fastest, most powerful” Raptor ever built. It features over 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque designed to handle extreme off-roading.

The 2023 Raptor features an optimized engine previously seen on the Mustang Shelby GT5000.

Is it enough to beat the all-electric GMC Hummer EV? The Hummer EV pickup features up to 1,000 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque. With Watts to Freedom (WTF) available, the Hummer can race from 0-60 mph in around 3 seconds.

That’s impressive, given the electric Hummer weighs 9,640 lbs. That’s over 3,600 more lbs than the Raptor R (5,960 lbs). Powered by three electric motors and a 212 kWh battery, the Hummer pickup EV has some legs.

2023 Ford Raptor R vs GMC Hummer EV

So, which one would win in a drag race? The team over at Hoonigan put the two head-to-head in a drag race.

Despite a few false starts, the Ford Raptor R stood no chance against the powerful Hummer EV.

Since the Hummer was “way faster,” the team gave the Raptor R a truck’s length head start. Even with the help, the electric Hummer beat it by at least another truck’s length.

The Raptor was given a full three trucks length head start for the final round. The Raptor R only won by a car’s length, and it was because the Hummer EV topped out at 106 mph and the Ford went up to 112 mph.

Electrek’s Take

Although the 2023 Raptor R is the fastest, most powerful Raptor yet, it was no match for the all-electric GMC Hummer EV.

Perhaps it’s about time for Ford to release an electric Raptor. Then, it may be able to keep up with the mighty Hummer EV.

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