- Shelby American has revealed its latest creation, the 2023 Ford F-150 Centennial Edition.
- The Centennial Edition F-150 can be ordered in either 400- or 800-hp configurations, with only 100 units of the more powerful version made.
- Pricing for the Centennial Edition includes a donor Lariat 4×4, 5.0L SuperCrew, and starts at $129,495 for the naturally aspirated truck and $138,495 for the supercharged version, plus an undisclosed destination charge.
Shelby American continues the long tradition of naming something after Carroll Shelby with the creation of more custom-tuned creations. The performance purveyor kicks off the year with the introduction of the 750 hp Centennial Edition Mustang. With a few tweaks, the latest creation built in honor of the late Shelby is an F-150-based performance truck, capable of producing up to 800 horsepower.
Based on the 2023 F-150 Lariat 4×4 SuperCrew, the Centennial Edition comes standard with the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V-8 that comes as an option on standard Ford models. That was a bit boring, so Shelby also added an optional supercharger system complete with a performance air intake with a high-flow filter, an aluminum heat exchanger and a billet throttle body with high-flow fuel injectors. The optional system brings total output to a more reasonable 800 horsepower. Opting for either engine configuration will complement the Centennial Edition with a Borla cat rear exhaust system to sniff exhaust fumes out of dual black tailpipes at the rear.
Not content with an exhaust system and a supercharger, the Shelby team fitted the Centennial with Fox shocks that have dual adjustable speed controls. According to Shelby, the system allows the shocks to be adjusted from better off-road capability, to better track handling, and even to a more luxurious ride. Off-road capability is also aided by upgraded brakes that now live in a set of 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain KO2 tires.
The interior has also been updated, and now features two-tone leather upholstery complete with the Centennial Edition logo. Shelby Centennial floor mats, Billet racing pedals and tinted windows complete the rest of the interior, with the official Shelby serial number printed on a plaque on the dash.
Naturally, Shelby will only make 100 examples of the truck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth. The base 400-hp version carries a starting price of $129,495, while the supercharged truck starts at $138,495. The truck comes with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty, which includes the powertrain and still allows for stock features like over-the-air updates and an on-board generator.
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