Spied! High-Performance Ford Maverick ST in the Works?

[cyberdog]

If you look real carefully at the rear bumper cut-outs, you can see what looks like 2.5 or 3 inch pipes, there's a definite circular outline of a pipe inside the square cut-outs. - Its difficult to see, but they're definitely there.

Maybe it's the trimming to hide the wheel well bulges making an optical illusion, however, anyone else think it seems to sit a bit lower than other stock photos of a Maverick? - The tires also look wider than 225 sizing, maybe 245 or 255.

That doesn't appear to be a radiator to my eyes inside the lower grill, the tubing looks more like an A/C condenser to my eyes. - Maybe, just maybe an intercooler, but sort of looks more like an A/C condenser.

And of course the stubby antenna, in place of the 6" long or so unit currently being used.

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[Bmr4mav]

If you look real carefully at the rear bumper cut-outs, you can see what looks like 2.5 or 3 inch pipes, there's a definite circular outline of a pipe inside the square cut-outs. - Its difficult to see, but they're definitely there.

Maybe it's the trimming to hide the wheel well bulges making an optical illusion, however, anyone else think it seems to sit a bit lower than other stock photos of a Maverick? - The tires also look wider than 225 sizing, maybe 245 or 255.

That doesn't appear to be a radiator to my eyes inside the lower grill, the tubing looks more like an A/C condenser to my eyes. - Maybe, just maybe an intercooler, but sort of looks more like an A/C condenser.

And of course the stubby antenna, in place of the 6" long or so unit currently being used.

I hear you on the A/C condenser. It could be. But I don't see any other form of engine cooling up front which would say this is an EV after all. I also can't see exhaust pipes in those cut outs.

I need this spies to get better lenses.

 

[MetalsGeek]

Maybe it even has a rear window defogger!

 

[dalola]

How does anyone know that this is a ST version based on these photos? Also, why the closeup shots of bumpers and the undercarriage of another Maverick?

Could they only get 'long lens' shots of the red Mav but somehow Ford gave them access to a lift to take photos of a gold one?

Maybe I'm missing something. . . . .

Good luck to everyone still waiting. . . including me.

It's all speculation by everyone at this point, given Ford has not officially announced anything.

Follow the clues, Ford's model history, and your own imagination to make a guess.

 

[Automate]

Maybe it's the trimming to hide the wheel well bulges making an optical illusion, however, anyone else think it seems to sit a bit lower than other stock photos of a Maverick? - The tires also look wider than 225 sizing, maybe 245 or 255.

The back end looks lower to me put maybe they are just doing fully loaded bed testing.

 

[bdaniel230]

And yet, still no fog lights.... /s

Yep. I am reminded every day when I start my Maverick. The one on the dash has driving lights instead of the blank plastic next to my tow hooks. Just how tough would have been to add the fog/driving lights there and keep the look we have on our dash display? Ford had a badder idea.

 

[emkobg]

Hybrid badge on tailgate?

 

[Nw_adventure]

What ever happened to the Rattler ?

 

[rehf0376]

Thank you!! I’ll take all the spy photos/speculation/rumors we can get.

 

[MLA62563]

And yet, still no fog lights.... /s

Not trying to stir up a fuss, but I really don't get the big deal about fog lights. I've only had one vehicle that had them. (Chevy Trailblazer) I tried them out a couple of times in foggy conditions and I honestly couldn't tell any difference. Never bothered with them again.

 

[tmoney20g]

would be cool if they made an ST-awd and put the 2.3L in it

 

[Paulyz]

Just in! Our spy photographer caught an interesting new Ford Maverick prototype which could possibly represent an early mule for a higher-performance (ST?) variant. This prototype is not wearing a license plate, which may mean that testing is currently limited to the relative safety of Ford’s test track, where our long lens caught it doing laps

Key Camouflaged Elements Suggest Higher-Performance Intentions.
This early prototype is rocking disguised wheel arches, which appear to be flared a bit to allow wider tires. The truck’s wheels are also covered with camo-covered disks. The most interesting bit, however, is found when looking at this Maverick’s rear-end…Is that a dual exhaust set-up?

Dual Exhaust: The Visual Evidence
While the current FWD Hybrid and AWD EcoBoost Mavericks are both equipped with a single exhaust pipe tucked under the left side of the bumper, this new prototype looks like it has dual exhaust outlets. Although photographed from long-distance, it appears that holes have been cut into the corners of the rear bumper—within the protrusions which frame the panel housing the license plate and tow hitch. We took a close look at a production Maverick to make sure that those textured bumper nubs aren’t separate, pop-out pieces, and they are not. Ford engineers had to physically cut these openings, in the perfect place for a dual-exhaust set-up.

Upgraded Intercoolers On Display?
Although fine details elude us on these long-range shots, we think we can see evidence of changes within this Maverick’s front-fascia’s air-intakes. There appear to be new intercoolers visible in the bottom of the Maverick’s primary grille, as well as in the prototype’s lower air-intake, suggesting a possible high-performance intent.

This tantalizing Maverick testbed appears to be an early work in progress, with the key changes focused in all the areas that would be addressed in a sportier variant. Front-fascia design changes would come along later in development, to more artfully accommodate the performance-focused cooling, and provide a more aggressive look. We’ll definitely be on the hunt for a closer look at this prototype, to see what’s going on in higher-resolution form.

This Maverick is riding quite a bit lower.

 

[Larrythelunatic]

I keep getting Emails about Ford Lightning

15 entries so far.
Lots of “I hope” this and “I would like to see“ that………..

HOW ABOUT A STICK!!!

 

[stick]

my vote is for the maverick lightning with whole house backup capability; 500 mile range. Oh, and sub 4s 0-60

 

[Akuma72387]

How does anyone know that this is a ST version based on these photos? Also, why the closeup shots of bumpers and the undercarriage of another Maverick?

Could they only get 'long lens' shots of the red Mav but somehow Ford gave them access to a lift to take photos of a gold one?

Maybe I'm missing something. . . . .

Good luck to everyone still waiting. . . including me.

They were showing the difference between this maverick and stock Ines rear bumper

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