2025 Ford Bronco Goes Retro With Baja-Inspired Stroppe Special Edition

1 day ago - 17 October 2024, autoevolution

Based on the Wildtrak with the Sasquatch Package, what Ford calls Bronco Stroppe Edition is a stupidly nice limited-run special edition that will become available to order in January 2025. Unfortunately, the Dearborn-based automaker hasn't revealed the starting price and how many are in the offing.

Be that as it may, it's pretty certain that it's going to cost a lot. The Wildtrak on which it's based is listed for 2024 at $60,225 before destination and options. Pricing for 2025 hasn't been announced. We also have to highlight that Ford offers a retrolicious Bronco for 2024 in the form of the Heritage Limited Edition, which is $69,685 in two-door flavor.

Named after off-road legend Bill Stroppe, this fellow harks back to the desert racing-prepped Broncos from the good ol' days, especially the Stroppe-built Bronco that won the 1969 Baja 1000. According to Dearborn's favorite son, that's the only stock 4x4 production vehicle with an outright victory to its name.

In keeping with the Sport-based Stroppe Baja Bronco from 1971, the heir apparent is much obliged to bash dunes into submission by default. Scheduled to take the place of the Wildtrak in the Bronco lineup, the Bronco Stroppe Special Edition rocks High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension 3.0 and 35-inch Goodyear Territory RTs.

In truth, said tires measure 34.4 inches, for the sidewall reads 315/70 by 17 inches. RT stands for rough terrain, while HOSS 3.0 is the second-best suspension layout after the HOSS 4.0 of the Bronco Raptor. Both feature 210-mm independent front axles, while the solid rear axles differ: 220 millimeters for HOSS 3.0 versus 235 for the fancier HOSS 4.0 setup.

Ford waxes lyrical about the Fox-supplied internal bypass dampers, which feel at home on rough terrain and while driving normally on the road. A stabilizer bar disconnect feature is also standard, along with Code Orange high-clearance fenders. Matte-black beadlock rings and gloss-black spokes for the 17-inch wheels are joined by a matte black-finish tailgate.

The Stroppe Baja Bronco-inspired paintwork combines Atlas Blue for the hardtop, Code Orange for the lower part of the body, and Oxford White between them. Said hues can be considered substitutes for the original Astra Blue, Calypso Coral, and Wimbledon White. Ford says this is the first time Code Orange was used outside of the Raptor line of go-anywhere trucks and sport utility vehicles.

The front grille is finished in Frozen White and further boasts a Code Orange-painted Bronco wordmark. The latter carries over to the rear quarter panels of the Bronco Stroppe Special Edition. The front ones, meanwhile, are beautified with Stroppe Edition decals that include white-finish cacti good measure.

Code Orange is also used for the front tow hooks, which are joined by a steel front bumper. Removable side steps with integrated rock rails, a white instrument mid-panel, and a few other special touches for the interior pretty much seal the deal. The only powertrain available is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. Connected to a 10-speed auto from the 10R family, said twin-turbo sixer makes 315 hp and 410 lb-ft (556 Nm) on regular unleaded or 330 hp and 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) on premium.