Jay Johnson
What Is the 2027 Ford Bronco RTR?
The 2027 Ford Bronco RTR is a factory Ford Bronco developed with RTR Vehicles for high-speed off-road driving. This is not the older dealer/upfitter RTR package added after a normal Bronco was built. Ford describes the new RTR as a production vehicle developed jointly with RTR and built around desert-speed performance.
The core recipe is unusual: a four-door Bronco, 2.3L EcoBoost, 10-speed automatic, high-clearance suspension, 33-inch tires, reinforced steering, a 1,000-watt cooling fan derived from Bronco Raptor, and software-operated anti-lag.
| Item | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Body | 4-door |
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Base tires | 33-inch |
| Sasquatch tires | 35-inch |
| Cooling | 1,000-watt fan derived from Bronco Raptor |
| Turbo tech | Software-operated anti-lag |
| Sasquatch suspension | HOSS 3.0 with FOX internal-bypass dampers |
| Price | Final MSRP not yet published; targeted below Badlands Sasquatch |
| Ordering | Scheduled for October 2026 |
| Sales | Scheduled to begin January 2027 |
How Much Will the 2027 Ford Bronco RTR Cost?
As of October 4, 2026, Ford has not published the final MSRP. That is important because there are search results and dealer pages throwing around estimated numbers, but the official number is still not confirmed.
What Ford and RTR have said is that the Bronco RTR is intended to start below a Badlands with the Sasquatch Package. That tells us where Ford wants the model positioned: above a normal Bronco in high-speed performance, but below the Raptor in price.
Your Search Console data is already showing impressions for “2027 bronco rtr price,” “2027 ford bronco rtr price,” and “bronco rtr price,” so I would rather keep this section explicit and accurate than publish a made-up MSRP just to satisfy the query.
When Is the 2027 Ford Bronco RTR Release Date?
RTR says ordering is scheduled to begin in October 2026, with sales starting in January 2027. Because we are now in October, the next meaningful update to this post should be the actual order-bank opening and final MSRP once Ford publishes them.
Search Console is also showing “rtr release date,” so this section should remain near the top of the article instead of burying the timeline at the bottom.
Why Does the Bronco RTR Use the 2.3L EcoBoost?
Ford says the engine choice was deliberate. The RTR uses the 2.3L EcoBoost with the 10-speed automatic because the development team wanted less weight over the nose for sand and desert driving.
That is the important context. The RTR is not a cheaper Raptor because Ford could not afford the 3.0L. Ford and RTR were chasing a lighter, more responsive high-speed Bronco with a different balance of power, weight, suspension, and cooling.
The 2.3L also gets hardware and calibration that a normal 2.3L Bronco does not. Ford added the Raptor-derived 1,000-watt cooling fan and the RTR's anti-lag strategy specifically for sustained high-speed off-road use.
What Does the Bronco RTR Anti-Lag System Do?
Ford describes the RTR system as software-operated and race-derived. Its job is to keep the turbocharger ready when the driver lifts off the throttle so boost can return more quickly when the throttle is reapplied.
That matters in sand because losing boost can also mean losing momentum. When the driver lifts for a bump or corner and gets back into the throttle, the anti-lag strategy is intended to make the engine respond more immediately.
What Comes Standard on the 2027 Bronco RTR?
The factory hardware is what makes the RTR more than a graphics package. Ford developed the steering, cooling, engine response, suspension, wheel-and-tire package, and body details together rather than asking owners to recreate the formula after delivery.
Ford has confirmed the four-door body, 2.3L EcoBoost, 10-speed automatic, high-clearance suspension, and 33-inch tires. RTR-specific hardware includes Evo 6 wheels, a unique grille with signature lighting, reinforced steering, the high-capacity cooling fan, and the anti-lag calibration.
Ford also developed the truck in Johnson Valley with RTR drivers, which tells you what the target was. This is a fast-dirt Bronco first, not a rock-crawler package with new graphics.
What Are the Bronco RTR Wheels, Grille, and Hyper Lime Details?
RTR gives the truck its own Evo 6 wheels, unique grille with signature lighting, heritage-inspired wheel arches, and available Hyper Lime graphics and accents. Avalanche Gray is one of the colors Ford has highlighted heavily with the RTR.
The styling works because it is attached to real hardware changes. I would be much less interested if Ford had stopped at a grille, wheels, and decals and called it a performance model.
What Does the Sasquatch Package Add to the Bronco RTR?
The base RTR uses 33-inch tires. Ford says adding Sasquatch moves it to 35-inch tires and adds HOSS 3.0 suspension with FOX internal-bypass dampers.
This is probably the configuration that will create the most cross-shopping with Badlands Sasquatch. The standard RTR is the more interesting value play if you want the anti-lag, cooling, steering, and RTR tuning without paying for the full 35-inch setup.
Our Sasquatch vs non-Sasquatch comparison explains what the package changes on the regular Bronco lineup.
Why Does the Base Bronco RTR Use 33-Inch Tires?
The 33-inch base setup is part of the RTR's lighter, more responsive idea. Bigger tires add weight and inertia, and they change gearing and suspension demands. Ford did not make 35s mandatory because the base truck is supposed to have its own personality rather than simply being a discounted Sasquatch.
The Sasquatch option exists for buyers who want the larger footprint and more serious suspension hardware. That gives Ford two fairly different RTR configurations instead of forcing every buyer into the same setup.
Where Does the Bronco RTR Fit Between Badlands and Raptor?
Badlands is the more traditional all-around trail Bronco. Raptor is the wide-body, 418-horsepower flagship with 37-inch tires and a much more expensive chassis package. RTR sits between them, but it is not simply a midpoint on a horsepower chart.
The RTR's identity is lighter high-speed performance. The 2.3L keeps front-end weight down, the anti-lag helps response, and Ford borrowed high-capacity cooling from Raptor while using a less extreme body and tire package.
If the final price leaves meaningful space below Raptor, I think the RTR has a very clear reason to exist. If an optioned Sasquatch RTR creeps too close to Raptor money, the argument becomes harder.
What Do We Still Not Know About the 2027 Bronco RTR?
The biggest missing number is final MSRP. Ford has given us the positioning but not the sticker price. We also do not yet have the complete production order guide with every option, package restriction, final curb weight, and every fitment detail.
That is why this post should keep changing as the order bank opens. A reveal gives you the concept. The production order guide tells you what you can really buy.
I would also wait for final production vehicles before making hard claims about aftermarket fitment. Preproduction photos are useful, but mounting points, clearances, and small hardware details are what decide whether a part truly fits.
Will Current Ford Bronco Parts Fit the 2027 RTR?
Some probably will, but Bronco Forge should not mark a current 2021-2026 part as RTR-compatible just because the RTR uses the four-door Bronco platform.
Ford changed suspension, steering, cooling, wheels, wheel arches, and other hardware. Those changes can affect bumpers, skid plates, suspension parts, wheel fitment, fender parts, and anything close to the front cooling package.
Interior accessories and some roof-mounted products may have a better chance of carrying over, but fitment should still be confirmed product by product once production vehicles and manufacturer data are available.
Who Is the 2027 Bronco RTR Really For?
I think the ideal RTR buyer is someone who looks at a Raptor and loves the mission but does not need the width, 37s, 418 horsepower, or price. That buyer cares more about speed through dirt, sand, and rough open terrain than maximum rock-crawling hardware.
It is also a good fit for someone who likes the idea of factory-developed tuning and wants to avoid building a high-speed setup one component at a time. Cooling, steering, suspension, tires, and engine response are much easier to trust when they were validated together.
If your priority is slow technical crawling, a Badlands or Badlands Sasquatch may still make more sense. RTR is not replacing every other Bronco; it is filling a specific gap.
Is the 2027 Bronco RTR Worth Waiting For?
If you want a Raptor because you love high-speed dirt but do not need 418 horsepower, 37-inch tires, or the Raptor price, the RTR is worth watching. It is one of the few Bronco variants where the engineering story is genuinely different rather than being mostly trim and appearance.
I would not preorder one based only on the reveal, though. Final MSRP is still the missing number, and that number will determine whether the standard RTR and Sasquatch RTR make sense against Badlands, Wildtrak-equipped Badlands, and Raptor.
The next update that matters is not another teaser. It is Ford opening the order bank and publishing the actual price.
