After sculpting 50 Baja 700s which were based on the F-150 Raptor, we thought we had seen Shelby at its best in tuning high-performance trucks. Surprisingly, Shelby is at it again. This time round the company has liaised with Tuscany Motor Company re-known for their truck customization prowess to produce a 700 hp Ford F-150.
The job doesn’t end with the drive-train; they go further to back up its huge muscles with an “intimidating” profile. On itself, the F-150 is an exceptional truck and has been the best selling truck in the US for the last 38 years, the entry of Shelby has made the truck even better. This is the sort of a truck that will make the likes of the Nissan Navara and other small trucks look like “toddlers”.
2016 Shelby F-150 Exterior
From a far, one can tell that this is not an ordinary F-150 as the truck features a host of tweaks on its exterior profile.
The changes start with the front bumper which has been done away with and in its place a tube frame unit featuring an opening for an LED light-bar. Another new feature at the front is the three prominent horizontally-shaped grilles. Its corners sections have been fitted with mesh guards. The front also features a polycarbonate hood. At the rear, the truck features a customized steel unit in place of the factory bumper on the standard F-150. The bumper unit features stainless steel rivets and LED light pods.
To complete the rear styling is a dual-tip exhaust system which is placed beneath the quarter-panel on the right. Other features include new fog lights, a beefed up bonnet and a new skid plate. The truck rides on customized 18-inch wheels which are wrapped in the latest K02 all-terrain tires from BF Goodrich. To ensure no terrain posses a challenge, the vehicle is equipped with 2.5-inch internal bypass reservoir shock absorbers with speed adjusters.
The vehicle also gets a unique paint job with the base model getting a blue paint and twin-white racing stripes that appear to “split” it in half. Customers can also order for the Mustang-inspired racing stripes.
2016 Shelby F-150 Interior
With huge power under its slacks and a matching exterior, it is only sound to design a matching cabin. The cabin is well designed and you won’t find any cheap looking plastic material in there. The cabin is upholstered in premium leather and will feature wood trim on a number of surfaces.
The vehicle will also feature exclusive technological features including a premium audio system, a large touch-screen with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity and Smartphone integration.
We will inform you more on the interior styling when more details surface but you can be sure that the 2016 Shelby F-150 cabin will offer exclusive luxury, comfort and convenience not found in any other truck.
Engine Specs
You won’t believe this but Shelby made 45 high-performance enhancements to hook up the F-150 with 700 horses.
The base model is equipped with the 5.0 L Ti-VCT V8 power plant that delivers 385 hp and 387 lb-ft of torque. To push the output to 700 hp, Shelby has added a supercharger, a huge cold air intake, high flow injectors, aluminum heat exchange and a billet aluminum high-flow throttle body.
To make sure its presence is felt wherever it goes, the 2016 Shelby F-150 is fitted with a Borla dual-exhaust system. With all these improvements the new 2016 Shelby F-150 accelerates from 0-60 mph in about 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 135 mph.
Price and release date
Shelby American will only produce 500 units of the F-150, so if you want one, you better hurry to one of the select Ford Motor Company dealers. Models with the stock naturally aspirated 395 hp engine go for MSRP $ 85,495 ,while to have the beast with 700 ponies you will have to cough as much as $ 98,995.
Should not be a 4×4…waste…
a truck that’s not a 4×4 is useless.
I disagree, if your a good enough driver you dont need 4×4,
Dam right dude, Took my 2 wheel drive up a path that many 4x4s could not make it , Love my F-150 STX!!!!!!!
TB
Not damN right, while I appreciate that many 4×4 drivers suck and think just having 4×4 makes them unstoppable, I have no doubt that proper rear wheel drives make it through more than a poorly driven 4×4. That being said 4 wheels of torque will always get you through more, I have often been stuck in rear wheel and engaged 4×4 to get out. If you are that good with a rear wheel drive invest in a 4×4 and you’ll be as close to unstoppable as possible.
Well said Charlie
LMAO you’ve never been off the pavement if you actually think that! Even if you put a lot of weight in the bed, 2×4 is completely useless in snow and mud. Sand and rocks 2×4 is ok at best, but still trumped by a 4×4 any day.
Try taking your 2WD pickup truck thru 4 feet on snow up north here & I’ll be pulling you out w/ a towchain & my 4WD pickup.Try plowing w/ a 2wd, you’ll be stuck in 30 seconds.
I’d rather buy a raptor that is more capable than this truck and have an extra 30k to do whatever
Very true for anyone who really knows trucks.
It is 4×4
The Shelby F-150 is awesome, especially pushing out 700hp!! But a few grand shy of $100k is ridiculous! i can settle with $70k but $100k for this is just asking way too much! I can buy a 2008 Lamborghini for cheaper than the base model of this truck! (my personal opinion so don’t get ‘butt-hurt’)
Yes you are exactly right bro! Dodge is talking about making Dodge Ram srt hellcat and they are saying it’s gonna be around 55k to 70 k in that range. 100k is stupid. Ford way to over priced
The truck is awesome. There is no doubt about that. But the fact that it is only limited to 135 mph is kind of upsetting. I understand that it is still a truck but if you put 700hp in anything, I believe it should go over 135 mph
It will go faster, They limit the speed to the rating of the tires. How fast did you want it to go?
Still not as fast as the 1991 Syclone ($26k). 0-60 in 4.2 (stock).😎
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Have you been 135 mph? There a reason that cars are faster and handle better than trucks. It’s called weight displacement. A truck is too light in the rear to keep it straight. Even in a car at 160 mph will make your butt pucker at the slightest movement to the side.
I am in love with this truck! 4×4 is not a waste by any means if its not 4×4 its not a truck! and I would so pay the 100k for it!
I just wish they would make more of these
You can only drive one at a time.
Ford sucks I don’t trust any truck a ford sells.
They don’t stand beside they hide behind them.
If you think Ford sucks so much why did you specifically look this truck up? If all you wanna do is hate don’t bother looking at the truck.
I agree with Treyson 100 percent, while you are entitled to your own opinion, anyone on this site doesn’t want to hear it.
If you really think that your just stupid
You’re
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Silly Sharon, what don’t you understand ? FORD makes TRUCKS. Lets see 38 years in a row best selling and many more before that. Ford F-150, produced in thirteen different generations. It has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States since 1981 and the best-selling pickup since 1977 Oh yeah and who interrupted the run 38 years ago? Yup the E-series. I guess FORD has no idea what they are doing. That’s why the toymakers all watch everything FORD does and copy it 3-5 years later. They even tried to copy the name, but FORD won a lawsuit preventing the T150. Look it up. It’s public record. Try to find a used F150 with under 100k miles on it and compare it to a chevy chase in the same condition. Nobody wants to give up their FORD but everybody has a chevy for sale cheap.
Ford doesn’t even make the up fit on this truck. It comes from another company. So technically Ford does not have to “stand behind it.”
Chevy trucks suck
I still have my 2000 Ford ranger and it runs as good as it did the day I got it. Never had any problem with Ford except every time they see me they want to buy my truck. I think I’ll hold on to it for awhile longer, and if I had the $$$$$, I would be getting my 700 hp Shelby f-150 today.
I have an 88 ranger runs great
And if I had the money, I would have a matching Shelby 500 GT Mustang sitting right beside it.
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AMEN to THAT!
I totally agree with the Mustang comment. But the Shelby isn’t made by Ford. The up fitting on the vehicle is from a private company. Shelby won’t even stand behind this truck. I honestly can not understand why they would want their name associated with it.
Will I be able to order one of these from the UK?
No, they don’t want our top secret weapons getting into Muslim hands.
yeah my 01 vw beetle is pro charged and to the wheels i’m pushing around 1400hp+. screw trucks VW rox my sox out of my box brothers.
Your a total douch bag
You’re
You wished your POS beetle had 1400 HP. Get a life
$100k for a truck that isn’t even a real Shelby? It’s licensed by Shelby. It’s a dealership installed package. Admittedly, a very cool package, but it’s not a real serialized Shelby.
I think a two wheel drive option should be available for those who have no need for 4X4. Plus it would shave a ton of weight off the truck and improve performance.
Actually the up fit is not done by a dealership. It is done by Tuscany out of Indiana.
Impressively,,,,expensive, 135mph? Most likely Ford is worried about high speed downforce, liability or lift, however it must be pointed out that other manufactures can make trucks or SUV.s faster, and a higher top end. Here is the thing that concerns me, a Porsche Cayene Turbo S makes 570 hp from 4.8 liter twin turbo, all wheel drive, 4.5 0-60 and top speed of 172. Now to me I could care less, I don’t like trucks or SUV,s but for you lovers of domestic trucks, and Ford motor company in particular. How is it that a 9 liter motor, that claims to put out 700 hp, is beaten or matched in every category, by a 570 hp vehicle.? Don’t call me a hater, or the pickup truck is going to carry a refrigerator. I highly doubt that is a reason you buy a 100,000 dollar truck. Soooo the question remains, how come 9 liter only produces 700hp, who is stretching claims here. Having owned, and reading many Porsche reviews Porsche has always been conservative with claims. How does a standard Porsche match a “special” Shelby Ford?
First of all, the 135 MPH top end is simply a governor that can easily be removed with a simple tune. Second of all, where in the article did you see a 9 liter motor mentioned? The power plant is a 5.0 liter “coyote motor” the 2015+ 5.0 motors have a mostly forged bottom end also. There are many 2015+ mustangs and trucks making 850+ RWHP and taking a beating without any issues. I do think that the 100k price tag is ridiculous, but yall need to get yalls facts strait…..
1 you are comparing a car to a truck which is about half the weight and to you have twin turbos on a Porsche and 1 supercharger on a truck plus with all the extra weight that the truck has it needs a little bigger motor plus the aerodynamics of the Porsche is a lot higher that on the truck and last but not least the height of a Porsche compare to the height of a truck is a big difference in downforce and controllability that is a Porsche can go faster then a truck
The motor in it is only a 5 litre
It’s not made by Ford. It’s an up fit done by Tuscany in Indiana.
If money is not an issue and you love the exclusivity and pride of ownership then this could be the truck for you.
Cummins all the way.
i will take a chevy duramax all the way.
I’m in love with this truck and about 10 days away from flying to Vancouver to get one in black with silver stripes. I will try to get the price down a bit as they are asking $140K Canadian for it, but they don’t have to know that I will be taking it no matter what it costs. Sure it might be to much for a truck, but it’s a truck that know will put a smile on my face just because they are absolutely ridiculous!
Keeping this positive, all I have to say is that In honor of a FORD racing and builder icon: Sir Carol Shelby, Shelby’s are priceless! I have invested over $500,000 into my 25 yr old Shelby, a daughter that is my pride and joy, and worth every penny!!! A life time investment!!!
This isn’t actually a Shelby. The up fit is by Tuscany out of Indiana. Definitely not worth the money. It is not a “Shelby” if you look up its VIN it’s just a plain f 150 with upgrades.
I somehow get the FEELING that you ACTUALLY work for this Tuscany company, are collecting a PAYCHECK for monitoring this thread, and are NOT a fan of Ford at all. Is that about RIGHT ” B R E N D A ” ? ? ?
To offer a sport package and not offer it on a regular cab? I know everyone think they need 4 doors but It would be much more stylish on a regular cab. Hopefully they will start making a nice looking sport model.
Wake up people. The MPH they are talking about is for the quarter mile not the max speed.
They are electronic limited to the rating of the tires, and stability at speed. This is a high center of gravity 4 WD,
I am correcting myself. The MPH they are talking about is for max speed. Hell my Nisan Titan does 115 MPH. Ford really put out a lemon for 98,500.00.
$100k…..for a 700HP, 4×4, 1/2 ton truck. This will never be used to haul anything or be used off-road. Whether you’re a Ford person or not, you have to respect the insanity of it. Its a good time to be a gear head. 🙂
$230k over here in AUS
Nissan GTR’S are still faster… got you Porches lovers beat too…
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100 grand for a Ford??? Wtf!!! I wouldn’t pay that much for 10 of them!!!
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Yes 135 mph is just a limiter not its top speed. I have the same motor in my 150 with the limiter removed and have had it to 150 mph and still have throttle left but at those speeds it gets to floaty and touchy to control. So who knows what it’s top speed would be. If I could I’d have this in a heartbeat. It just looks awesome.
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Anyone who buys this is a goddamn idiot. There’s no Ford worth that, no matter what is done to it!!
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Disappointed! They could have saved weight by eliminating the passenger windshield
wiper! Who the hell looks out that side at 135mph!!
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Note I’m a Chevy guy but seen this truck on Facebook and had to take a look at it for myself pretty sick
700 Hp on a truck is useless because the car is not stable on the track race due to the height. Also, the car is700 Hp on a truck is useless because the car is not stable on the track race due to the height. Also, the car is not enjoyable on the off-road because it is not 4by4. not enjoyable on the off-road because it is not 4by4.
100k yeah right! I’ll stick with my srt 10. Dodge is talking about srt Dodge Ram again. They are talking around 55k 65k. I like the idea of the Shelby truck. But 100k no way. Also it should have option for regular cab and stick shift only 2 wheel drive. Performance would be way better. They need to get rid of those big tired.
This is a great truck! I used to have mine lifted but I’m older now and I leveled my truck. I would want this Shelby to be leveled riding on 20″ wheels and street rubber (305-50-20). Everything else I’d keep. The aluminum body is great to alleviate some curb weight and just a nice interior too. I’ll take one in dark metallic grey with grey stripes on a dark grey interior.
I bought mine this week. I have tried the rest and now I have the best. It is far above my expectations and my dreams. Anyone who does not understand, may never understand but I can guarantee if you drove it then all your questions would be answered.
Shelby’s are far and away the leader of the pack
Another found on road dead pointless piece of trash smh. A 700 hp truck with a light rear end that won’t hook with the slightest bit of rain on the road. There’s a reason fords only making a select few…because it’s garbage. There are plenty of vehicles with half the horsepower and half the price that will destroy this truck on the road. I have driven many cobras and super snakes the only reason fords producing this truck is because they can but then again so can any other manufacturer of trucks but they chose not to because its beyond a stupid idea smh
He bought one this week lol what an idiot I could have bought about 3-4 f150s and sup them up to handle better and a faster qmile time for the price you spent on one worthless (not a real Shelby) ford that will depreciate to a 40,000 truck in less than a year lol you sir got played by ford.
Sure would love to see one of these at the track here though so I can spank one with a 1.8 4banger with a t66 🙂
For those of you who don’t like the truck, I just purchased one yesterday and it’s SWEET!! 0-60 in 4 seconds and a SMOOTH ride! Not to mention you could pack 3 sumo wrestlers in the back seat comfortably.
Gonna buy 1 today f…erssss
Holy s**t, there are some serious i***ts that have posted here. The stup***ty is literally confounding to read.
First of all, 2 wheel drive doesn’t beat 4 wheel drive, you i***t. Did someone really write that? That’s like saying 2 is a higher number than 4, literally.
Secondly a raptor is NOT better than a super charged Shelby 8 for so many reasons. A Shelby 8 is NOT a production truck like a Raptor. There is a waiting list for these, they are rare and exclusive. Only a few hundred are made. Raptors are a dime a dozen, pumped out by robots along a production line. Secondly the performance is miles apart. If I have to explain why, you don’t deserve to participate in this conversation in the first place.
Please do not comment here if you’ve got a sub 50 IQ.
Agree all the way WTF has happened to this world of stupidity and lack of common Sense hell watch out you might offend someoneand get sued lol so many Pansy ass people these days who try and act hard but do nothing but cry hell I’m shocked they can get the math question right to post on here lol
My thoughts if it is 4wd then just use the 2wd mode and if you race that kind of power with all the same stuff the 4wd will win due to traction on take off I would think and if you don’t think 4wd does anything for you that 2wd will just ignorant and the 135 mph I think if you have 100k to buy this you can get a programmer and take the limiter off he’ll add more power if you want I bet it is due to federal regulations and insurance cost for the consumer and such there is a lot of red tape to go through for the manufacturer on vehicles of this caliber I’m just stating facts to help the people who don’t know any different due to some of the comments I’ve seen on here I love all things that go fast or give a rush so I won’t knock any manufacturer but all of them have out sourced there special or prize cars at some point to help with not changing or making a whole new production line for a limited number of cars why take a major loss for that they are in the business to make money not lose money