Shelby has unveiled the 2023 Ford F-150 Shelby Centennial Edition. This limited edition pick-up truck honours the founder Carroll Shebly’s legacy and passion for off-roading.
2023 Ford F-150 Shelby Centennial Edition : More Details
This special F-150 is based on the Lariat 4×4 SuperCrew. It gets a 5.0-litre V8 engine which usually develops 400 HP. However, Shelby has gone all out and offers an optional supercharger which boosts the power output to 800 HP.
Other hardware changes include Raptor-style Fox shock absorbers. These shocks can be tuned both for maximum comfort or extreme off-roading. Shelby has also redesigned the insides of the SUV. It now comes with a dual-tone upholstery, Shelby-branded mats, tinted windows and a unique Shelby serial number. Other additions include Ram Air hood with vents, powered side steps and a Shelby grille to name a few.
On the handling side of things, Shelby has also upgraded the brakes. The standard tyres of the Ford F-150 Shelby Centennial Edition include 22-inch alloys shod in BFG all-terrain KO2 tyres.
That said, few of the standard features of the Ford F-150 like the Pro Power Onboard mobile generator and Over-the-air (OTA) updates continue to be retained.
Pricing and availability of the 2023 Ford F-150 Shelby Centennial Edition
Shelby will be releasing only 100 units of this special pick-up truck. The starting price for the base 400 HP version is set at US$ 129,450. Meanwhile the top-of-the-line 800 HP variant will set back buyers by a minimum US$ 138,495.
The pick-up will come with a 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty as standard. Even the powertrain is covered under this warranty. Apart from this, buyers of this truck will receive a Team Shelby membership as well as be eligible for documentation in the official Shelby Registry.
Carroll Shelby : More Details
The President of the Shelby American recalls about Shelby fondly. Shelby was attributed to a lot of automotive things during his lifetime and was a fan of motoring both on road and off the roads. Across the tough Texas terrain, he would often cross the desert in his two-wheelers as well as four-wheelers. The first production Ford Bronco used to sit his in Terlingua Ranch. This special edition F-150 thus honours his side of Carroll Shelby.
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