It seems as though the aftermarket is already putting its mark on the 2021 Ford Bronco, as evidenced by this four-door model wearing Roush graphics. Spotted by Reddit user 1lkylstsol and used here with permission, this Bronco Big Bend looks seemingly stock save for a couple of giveaways: the Roush-branded red stripe streaking down the SUV’s body sides, and a white decal affixed to the windshield header .
While there’s always a chance Ford engineers added these decals as a red herring, it’s more likely the Blue Oval is giving certain performance shops early access to the Bronco in order to ensure there’s healthy aftermarket support for the off-road-ready SUV. After all, the Bronco has its sights set on the Jeep Wrangler, a model that seemingly thrives in part due to its customizable nature and strong backing by the aftermarket.
That said, it’s only a matter of time until Roush inevitably offers some sort of performance package for the Blue Oval’s highly anticipated body-on-frame SUV. After all, Roush already offers kits and parts for the Ford F-Series, Mustang, and Ranger.
Given this Bronco appears to lack any noticeable alterations to its suspension, we wager it might be testing a tune for either the model’s standard 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter I-4 or available 330-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 engine. The former unit is also available in the Mustang, a model Roush already sells performance packages for which boost the performance of the forced induction four-cylinder by as much as 34 horses and 37 lb-ft of torque.
We’re excited to find out what Roush has up its sleeves for the 2021 Ford Bronco, with or without the exterior decals.
2021 Ford Bronco Spied With Roush Decals appeared first on MotorTrend.By: Greg Fink
Title: 2021 Ford Bronco Spied With Roush Decals
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Published Date: Fri, 28 May 2021 19:01:26 +0000
