2023-06-07 13:40:38
Shelby American continues the long tradition of naming things after Carroll Shelby with the most specially-tuned creations. The performance purveyor kicked off the year with the introduction of a 750hp Mustang Centennial Edition. In a small twist, the newest creation built to honor the late Shelby is an F-150-based performance truck capable of producing up to 800 horsepower.
Based on the 2023 F-150 Lariat 4×4 SuperCrew, the Centennial Edition comes standard with the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V-8 that comes standard on Ford’s standard model. That’s kind of a bummer, so Shelby also added an optional supercharger system complete with a high-performance air intake with high-flow filter, aluminum heat exchanger, and a billet throttle body with high-flow fuel injectors. The optional system brings the total horsepower to a much more reasonable 800 horsepower. Opting for either engine configuration will equip the Centennial Edition with a Borla cat-back exhaust system to draw exhaust fumes through twin black tailpipes at the rear.
Specifications Shelby Centennial 2023:
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Not content with an exhaust system and a supercharger, the team at Shelby fitted the Centennial with Fox shocks that have adjustable dual speed controls. According to Shelby, the system allows the shocks to be tuned for better off-road capability, for better on-track handling, and even for a more luxurious ride. Off-road capability is also aided by updated brakes that now live inside a set of 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain KO2 tires.
The interior has also been updated and now features two-tone leather upholstery complete with Centennial Edition logos. Shelby Centennial floor mats, dowel racing pedals and tinted windows complete the rest of the interior, with Shelby’s official serial number printed on a plaque on the dash.
Price for the truck:
Naturally, Shelby will only make 100 examples of the truck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth. The basic 400 hp version has a starting price of BRL 636,844.36, while the supercharged pickup starts at BRL 681,105.52. Models come with a three-year/60,000 km warranty, which includes the powertrain and still allows for stock features like over-the-air upgrades and the on-board generator.
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