Shelby Raptor

The Ford SVT Raptor is already one of the most, if not the most, capable off-the-shelf production pickup trucks in the world. But if its 411 horsepower, fancy suspension system and numerous other off-road performance items just doesn’t make the grade. Then A, you’re clearly very hard to please. And B, you need to contact Shelby American.

Shelby take the already over-the-top SVT Raptor, and add a massive supercharger to the 6.2 litre V8 engine, bolt on a performance exhaust system, and all of a sudden there’s 575 horsepower being channeled to all four wheels through the vehicle’s six-speed automatic transmission.

Equipped with 35-inch Goodrich All-Terrain tires and optional custom wheels, the Shelby Raptor can crawl or smash its way through most terrain. The “Off-Road” mode calibrates the transmission, stability and traction control systems to work in harmony during high-speed off-road driving.

“Aerodynamically speaking, the Raptor was engineered for maximum performance,” said Gary Patterson, vice president of operations. “We spent our efforts improving the power, cooling and handling systems because every Shelby is built to excel under even the most extreme conditions.”
Prices for the Shelby Raptor start at $17,995 – but you’ll need to bring along a standard Raptor too! Shelby American will produce a maximum of 100 Shelby Raptors per year, and each will be individually numbered and entered into the official Shelby Registry.