The F-150 Centennial Version is constructed to commemorate what would have been the a hundredth birthday of legendary automotive tuner Carroll Shelby.
In true Shelby fashion it brings some brutal efficiency and dangerous man appears to be like.
It comes commonplace with a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine that makes about 300kW, however an non-obligatory supercharger boosts the outputs to a whopping 597kW. That is about the identical as 4 Toyota HiLuxes mixed.
Large efficiency air intakes, carbon fibre parts and different engine half upgrades full the package deal.
There are additionally uprated Fox springs to spice up on and off-road efficiency and a brand new exhaust with twin black ideas.
It rides on large 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres and has powered, lit facet steps, Centennial badges and a Shelby entrance grille.
Vince LaViolette, Shelby American chief designer, says Carroll Shelby cherished modifying utes and the Centennial continues that custom.
“The 2023 Shelby F-150 delivers the rugged capabilities wanted for out of doors journey and all of the sophistication required for a enjoyable night time in town. The particular Centennial Version was constructed for many who need to have a good time Carroll’s achievements by driving essentially the most succesful and complicated truck but to put on the Shelby nameplate.”
Solely 100 Centennial Editions will likely be constructed and all will likely be offered in North America.
Australians eager to get their palms on a normal F-150 are in luck.
Ford Australia introduced it’s importing the F-150 Down Underneath and changing it to right-hand drive in Victoria.
All F-150 fashions are powered by 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engines with 298kW and 678Nm, driving all 4 wheels by means of a 10-speed computerized transmission that may tow as much as 4.5 tonnes.
Costs begin at $106,950 earlier than on-road prices for the XLT and rise to about $150,000 drive-away for the range-topping Lariat grade.
Ford is taking orders and is anticipating the primary deliveries later this yr.
Initially revealed as 2023 Ford Shelby F-150 Centennial Version revealed
