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The U.S. automaker and the 2021 King of the Hammers off-road race are tight, we already knew that. After all, the Blue Oval was clear about how the Bronco Built Wild sub-brand was intensely sponsoring this and other ULTRA4 events. Still, we didn’t expect to see yet another racer after the previous introduction of the “
custom-built Bronco race trucks” for the ULTRA4 4400 unlimited class. 15 photos
Instead, the rumor mill (I included) was almost convinced that Ford will gift its loyal (and extremely patient) fans with a major treat for that “
never-before-seen Bronco model debut.” Well, given how they played hide and seek with the most important performance figures of the all-new 2021 F-150 Raptor, it shouldn’t come out as a surprise that we ended up disappointed. again.
Ford Unveils Racing, Off-road Vehicles, January Results, Invests in South Africa Plant
Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co. has unveiled a new off-road vehicle, announced its January results, is racing its Broncos in California, and working to update a plant in South Africa.
Dearborn has unveiled its third-generation F-150 Raptor, an off-road desert racing inspired vehicle. // Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co. has unveiled a new off-road vehicle, announced its January results, is racing its Broncos in California, and working to update a plant in South Africa.
As part of a new product blitz, Ford has unveiled the third-generation F-150 Raptor, an off-road desert racing inspired vehicle that can drive over rough terrain and jump. The new vehicle has been updated mechanically as well as technologically.
Ford unveils Bronco Ultra4 4400 off-road race trucks
3 February 2021 5:42 pm / 0 comments
This wild-looking machine is the Bronco Ultra4 4400 unlimited class race truck that will compete in this year’s gruelling King of the Hammers off-road racing event in Johnson Valley, California.
“King of the Hammers inspired us to ensure every production Bronco model delivers the capability, durability and high-speed off-road experience this growing off-road enthusiast community has been trying to create on their own. These Bronco 4400 race trucks underscore our commitment to Bronco Built Wild capability and innovation in the red-hot off-road racing scene,” said Mark Grueber, Bronco marketing manager.
Representing the original Ultra4 unlimited class that helped launch the King of the Hammers race event, the three Bronco 4400 trucks feature a fully custom tubular chassis with huge off-road tyres and long-travel shocks. Under the hood is a “high-power engine” and custom 4×4
Ford Reveals Bronco ULTRA4 4400 Unlimited Class Extreme Race Trucks
Bronco
® is marking a new chapter in its high-speed off-road performance, debuting three all-new Bronco 4400 series race trucks at the 2021 King of the Hammers off-road event in Johnson Valley, California – a testing ground for the Built Wild
™ outdoor brand
All-star lineup of Bronco drivers includes Fun-Haver teammates Vaughn Gittin Jr. and two-time King of the Hammers winner Loren Healy, plus three-time Hammers winner Jason Scherer – all piloting custom-built Bronco race trucks in the ULTRA4 4400 unlimited class
Ford and Bronco brands continue their off-road performance presence as the official truck and SUV of the ULTRA4 series – one of the most extreme off-road competition series in the world, combining high-speed desert racing with low-speed rock crawling