Shelby American has introduced its new truck based
on the 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor. Dubbed the Shelby Baja Raptor, the model has an
aggressive exterior thanks to off-road bumpers, a ram air hood, and rear
"chase rack." The truck has also been equipped with LED auxiliary
lights, power retractable running boards, and two spare tire mounts in the bed.
The interior receives a modest makeover as Shelby
installs custom leather seats, special floor mats, and carbon fiber trim. Other
changes include center console badging and an individually numbered plaque on
the dashboard.
Power is provided by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine
that has been equipped with a cold air intake, a high-flow air filter, and a
custom engine tune. These changes enable the engine to produce more than 525 hp and 826 Nm of torque.
Besides the upgraded engine, Shelby installed a
3-inch lift kit developed by FOX Racing. The truck also comes equipped with
18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 35-inch BFGoodrich KM2 off-road tires.
Production will be capped at 500 units for the 2018
model year and pricing is expected to start at US$ 117,460. Customers who already
own a Raptor can have it converted into a Shelby Baja Raptor for US$ 49,295.
