LAS VEGAS - October 9, 2024 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), is introducing two new Shelby Ford F-150 Baja Raptor trucks that boast a more robust suspension, upgraded cooling, styling enhancements and up to 900+ horsepower* on pump gasoline. The V6 Shelby Baja Raptor and V8 powered Shelby Raptor R edition trucks will be introduced to the public at 11 a.m. PST on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale. The Shelby edition trucks are available in limited quantities at official dealers nationwide.
“The name 'Shelby'has represented high performance to enthusiasts internationally for over 60 years,” said Joe Conway, CEO of Shelby American. “Our new carefully engineered Shelby edition Ford Raptor trucks are another exciting page in our history and destined to continue our legacy worldwide.”
Shelby has offered their version of a Ford Raptor since 2013 and the new models build on those successful trucks, as well as lessons learned with the 2020-2022 Shelby GT500 super cars.
“We launched our first Shelby edition Ford Raptor not long after our founder Carroll Shelby passed away,” said Gary Patterson, president of Shelby American. “As Carroll was personally involved in the direction of that V8 powered muscle truck, it was a tribute to his vision of a high performance off-road companion to the Shelby GT500 Mustang. The truck was a great success, as was the more recent V6 powered Shelby edition Ford Raptor. For the 2024 model year, we are celebrating Shelby's long off-road heritage with both a V6 and V8 powered Shelby Raptor, giving enthusiasts even more choices for their adventures.”
Launched at the 2013 New York Auto Show, the first Shelby edition Raptor was introduced with 575 horsepower. In addition to the supercharger, Shelby took lessons learned upgrading the Shelby GT500 to “Super Snake” specs to enhance the truck's suspension, cooling and styling. That formula created by Carroll Shelby is the basis of the two new Shelby edition Raptor trucks.
“The Shelby edition of Ford's fantastic 2024 F-150 Raptor hones the truck's amazing capabilities for even more off-road fun,” said Vince LaViolette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Chief Designer. “The V6 version of the Shelby Raptor is available with up to 550 horsepower and has a long list of features that will impress any enthusiast. And for the ultra-serious off-roader, the Shelby edition Raptor R boasts over 900 horsepower from the same engine that powered the recent generation Ford Shelby GT500.”
Raptor's legacy of high performance and durability continues to set the bar in the high-performance, off-road segment and delivers on the vision to bring customers closer to Baja desert racing-inspired trophy truck performance. It is available in both a V6 and V8 (Raptor R) version.
The all-new 2024 Shelby Ford F-150 Baja Raptor delivers the rugged capabilities needed for off-road adventures. 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.
The truck has a host of styling cues that set it apart. The Shelby has functional off-road bumpers and LED lighting for any occasion, along with Shelby stripes and badges. Inside, the Shelby American theme continues across the leather seats, dashboard and floor mats.
Shelby modifies the Raptor's 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine to create an additional 100 horsepower*, replaces the hood with a lightweight unit featuring functional scoops, BDS suspension lift kit, 18-Inch Shelby Raptor Flow forged wheels shod with 37-inch premium mud terrain tires, a heat shield, additional cooling, chase rack and even a pair of full size spare wheel and tire mounts.
The V8 powered “R” is even more capable with the suspension and cooling mods, along with a Shelby tuned Borla performance exhaust and Shelby by Whipple supercharger. The post title performance package includes a Bengal Red powder-coated 3.8L supercharger and intake manifold that helps boost output to well over 900 horsepower*.
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.
The Shelby Ford F-150 Baja Raptor package, not including the base truck, starts at $61,995; the Raptor R MSRP starts at $64,995. 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 packages come with a 3 year/36,000-mile warranty including powertrain. Individuals interested in Shelby vehicles can visit their local dealer or go to (http://www.shelby.com).
**Horsepower ratings based on use of 93-octane fuel
About Shelby American, Inc
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA, 289 streetcar, Daytona Coupe and Shelby Series 2 component vehicles; it offers the Shelby GT, 1000, Super Snake, SE and GT post-title packages for the 2005-2024 Ford Mustang. Shelby American also offers the Shelby Raptor, Shelby F-150 Super Snake and Shelby F-150 trucks, as well as the Shelby F-250 Super Baja. Heritage cars include the continuation 1965 Shelby GT350 competition model, 1967 Ford Shelby Super Snake and 1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR. For more information, visit http://www.shelby.com.
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Performance:
- Shelby by BDS suspension lift
- 18-Inch Shelby Raptor Flow Forged Wheels
- 2 Full Size Spare Wheel & Tire Mounts
- 37-Inch Premium Mud Terrain Tires
Exterior:
- SHELBY Baja Raptor hood w/ intake & extraction vents
- Power running boards w/ rock guard & entry lights
- Custom grille insert w/ LED lights
- Front bumper system
- Steel, flat black front bumper
- Recovery points & air flow vents
- 30” curved LED light bar
- Two 10” LED driving light
- Rear bumper system
- Steel, flat black rear bumper
- Two LED square lights
- Bed Chase Rack System
- Steel, Flat Black Chase Rack
- 50” Power Actuated Up/Down Led Light Bar
- Side Panels
- Full Size Spare Wheel Mounts
- Shelby Baja Raptor striping and badging
Interior:
- Billet racing pedals
- Serialized dash plaque
- Serialized engine plaque
- Embroidered floor mats
- Shelby full leather seat re-covers w/ red accents
- Shelby Baja Raptor seat embroidery
- Tinted windows (per state regulations)
EcoBoost unique equipment:
- 550 HP EcoBoost performance upgrade (not available for green states)
- One-piece heat shield
- Open air performance intake with high flow filter
- Performance aluminum intercooler
- Performance intake tube
*HP ratings based on use of 93-octane fuel*
3 year / 36,000 mile Limited Warranty (Original Owner Only)
Performance upgrade not available in CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT & WA. Raptor R unique equipment:
- Shelby tuned Borla performance exhaust
- Shelby by Whipple 900HP supercharger option
- --Performance upgrade for post-title sales only--
- 900+ HP 3.8L supercharger system
- Blower and intake manifold powder-coated Bengal Red
*HP ratings based on use of 93-octane fuel*
3 year / 36,000 mile Limited Warranty (Original Owner Only)
FOB Las Vegas. NOTE: Optional equipment may be shown. Pricing, options and availability are subject to change without notice. Minimum 91 octane required in supercharged vehicles. HP ratings are climate adjusted based on use of 93-octane fuel. Fuel standards and octane rating may differ internationally. Equipment may void factory powertrain warranty. Supercharger not included in green states. Purchase and installation of supercharger sold separately in green states. International customers should check for import restrictions.