SHELBY AMERICAN - Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), has announced the latest generation Shelby Ford F-150 Raptor, the most polished off-road truck ever offered by the company. The 525-horsepower truck is now available in limited quantities through official dealers nationwide.
“Shelby
American and Ford Motor Company have a tremendous history of working diligently
together on high performance cars and trucks for enthusiasts worldwide,” said Joe
Conway, CEO of Shelby American. “We’re excited to continue that important
legacy. The future is bright as our companies continue evolving the product
line, so the public has even more choices for world-class Shelby vehicles
through Ford dealer showrooms.”
The
latest vehicle in the lineup builds upon Shelby American’s rich legacy.
“Carroll
Shelby established Shelby American in 1962 and immediately pulled ahead of
every automaker, just as he did on the track while a racecar driver,” said Gary
Patterson, president of Shelby American. “An important part of his legacy
was the idea of a high-performance street legal truck, which his team pioneered
in the 1980s. When Ford introduced the first F-150 Raptor in 2010, Shelby began
building super trucks based on that incredible vehicle. Our latest generation
achieves handling, ride and power levels no one could envision when Shelby
American started on this trail.”
In
2021, Ford introduced a fully redesigned F-150 Raptor that boosted its off-road
capability with all-new five-link rear suspension featuring improved wheel
travel and electronically controlled shocks along with upsized wheels and
tires. The reengineered running gear features extra-long trailing arms to
better maintain axle position on rough terrain, a Panhard rod and 24-inch coil
springs. Next-generation FOX™ Live Valve™ internal bypass shocks with
state-of-the-art electronic control technology offer position-sensitive damping
adjustability.
The
high output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine delivers strong low-end torque for
maximum towing and increased payload capability. The suspension design combined
with more sophisticated engine management software means the truck can put more
torque to the rear wheels for quicker starts off the line, faster acceleration
and better throttle responsiveness while still delivering comfort, stability,
handling, control and traction at speed.
The
interior was completely redesigned to elevate the owner experience with style,
comfort and utility. The truck features enhanced materials, new color choices
and more storage. The new Ford Shelby Raptor has standard over-the-air updates
and a new connected experience that can deliver potential features like
shareable digital trail maps. There is also SYNC® 4 with cloud-connected
navigation and voice search and the FordPass mobile app to check on the truck
remotely and more.
“The
Ford F-150 Raptor and Shelby version of the truck have improved every
generation,” said Vince
LaViolette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Chief
Designer. “The latest Shelby Raptor boasts its best suspension system ever,
giant 37-inch off-road tires on aluminum forged wheels, functional offroad
bumpers and LED lighting for any occasion. It makes impressive power, can stay
cool in the most severe environments and look handsome while doing it.”
The
all-new 2021-2022 Shelby Ford F-150 Raptor delivers the rugged capabilities
needed for outdoor adventure. The heavy-duty suspension and underbody were
built to withstand the toughest conditions with its race-proven FOX Live Valve
system. The suspension provides a smooth and comfortable feeling on pavement
with aggressive control and stability at high speeds off-road.
Shelby
American worked closely with partners like Fox, Ford Performance and Whipple to
create its vision of the truck. Leveraging the new capabilities of the Ford
Raptor, it has more power, refinement, technology and handling capabilities.
For
2021, the Shelby Raptor features new and better handling underpinning, 75 more
horsepower, an additional cooling package and an exterior with rugged
all-American styling. The Shelby Raptor strikes an imposing stance with its
robust bumper system, bed chase rack system carrying a pair of spare alloy 18-inch
wheels wrapped in 37-inch high-performance tires, functional fresh air hood,
Shelby stripes and badges. Inside, the Shelby American theme continues across
the leather seats, dashboard and floor mats.
“The
Shelby Raptor has every creature comfort the new F-Series truck provides,” said
Patterson. “And it has the capabilities to back up its bold looks. From
skimming sand dunes to maneuvering the asphalt jungle, it’s by far our most
polished off-road truck to date.”
The
Shelby Ford F-150 Raptor, including the truck, start at $124,820 MSRP. The
truck is available through select Tuscany and Ford dealers in North America.
Each vehicle from Shelby American has a Shelby serial number that will be
documented in the official Shelby Registry. The cars come with a 3
year/36,000-mile warranty including powertrain. Individuals interested in
Shelby vehicle can visit their local dealer or go to (https://www.shelby.com).
*Horsepower
ratings based on use of 93-octane fuel