robertlane Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) SHELBY AMERICAN DELIVERS BIG POWER IN A BIG PACKAGE, UNVEILING THE ULTIMATE MUSCLE TRUCK AT NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK), today unveiled the new Shelby Raptor, one of the most powerful, exciting and collectible off-road production trucks, during the New York International Auto Show. The Shelby Raptor marks the return of the Shelby muscle truck and is based on the 2011-2014 6.2L Ford SVT Raptor * with enhanced power and handling, topped with “Shelby Style” inside and out. “As a native Texan, Carroll Shelby loved powerful trucks,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “Carroll connected his love for trucks with his passion for performance on several projects, with the first one over 30 years ago. The latest Shelby truck was created to conquer any terrain with serious velocity.” Shelby American takes the impressive Ford SVT Raptor and adds some “Shelby Magic” to create the ultimate muscle truck. By forcing air through a 2.9 liter supercharger mounted on the massive 6.2L V8 engine, and then out of the Shelby Borla exhaust system, Shelby American takes the stock 411 HP rating and kicks it up to 575 HP. A six-speed automatic transfers power to all four wheels and features a manual mode to give the driver complete gear selection control. “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.” Equipped with 35-inch Goodrich All-Terrain tires and optional custom wheels, the Shelby Raptor stays connected to any ground it faces. The “Off-Road” mode calibrates the transmission, stability and traction control systems to operate in harmony under high-speed off-road situations. In addition, any of the three Shelby graphics packages (graphic package styling guide) will help set it apart from every other rig on the road. “The Shelby Raptor was an absolute thrill to test across the Nevada desert,” said Vince LaViolette, Shelby American’s test driver. “The suspension system allows the Raptor to go over, around or through just about any obstacle. When more power is needed, just stroke the gas to spool up the supercharger and make the big tires rip.” The post-title package starts at $17,995, not including the base Raptor. A limited production of 500* Shelby Raptors will be built per model year and each will be numbered and documented with a unique Shelby CSM number and entered into the official Shelby Registry. “The Shelby American line up now has something for everybody,” added Luft. “We continue to offer the legendary Cobra sports car, along with our GTS, GT350, Super Snake and Shelby 1000 based on the current Ford Mustang and Ford Shelby GT500 vehicles. We took a page out of our history by bringing back Carroll’s beloved front wheel drive ‘pocket rocket’ with the Shelby Focus ST. Since Shelby American’s first official appearance was at the New York Auto Show over 50 years ago, it’s fitting that our ‘biggest and baddest’ product unveil of the year, the Shelby Raptor truck, would occur in Manhattan.” Shelby Raptor Specifications Shelby / Whipple Supercharger Shelby Stinger Exhaust Boost and Fuel Pressure Gauges Shelby Raptor Exclusive Custom Interior Unique Shelby Serial Numbered Engine Plate and Dash Plaque Shelby Side Fender Heat Extractors Choice of Shelby Graphics Packages (available in Gloss White, Matte Black, Silver, Azure Blue and Red). Click here to download the Shelby Raptor styling guide. Shelby Raptor Options Shelby Specific Wheels and Tires Shelby Light Roof Mount Bar Shelby Specific Bumpers - front, rear and/or both Spare Tire Space Tire Truck Bed Mount Carrier More options to be announced Shelby American is now accepting orders for the limited edition Shelby Raptor truck. Those interested in reserving a truck should contact the sales team at (702) 942-7325 or visit www.shelbyamerican.com. About Shelby American, Inc. Shelby American manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. Shelby American offers the Shelby 1000, GT350, GT500 Super Snake, and GTS post-title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang, as well as the 2013 Shelby Focus ST and Shelby Raptor. For more info, visit www.shelbyamerican.com. * this article was updated on 29 March 2013. The previous version stated that only 100 trucks would be built rather than 500. Eligible Raptors include 2011-2014 6.2L versions. Edited March 29, 2013 by robertlane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 So where do I sign up?!! I call dibs on firstsies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harman Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Now I have to talk my son into Upgrading his. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Love it, but all I can say is Sorry, don't have the money so the perade goes on. At least all the TS members that buy the Shelbys wave and say Hi to me. Thank you TS members for being such wonderful down to earth people. Seeing the Shelbys up close and performing, well, I think is better than seeing any other car on this planet! Shelby, way to go on keeping Shelby's legacy going and growing. I tell you, I would be a dangerous man if I had money! Anyone think Fadi will be buying one? Edited March 28, 2013 by Denstang65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Jerome Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Looks like a great opportunity to do something pretty unique with a Raptor! On a personal note, since it's based on the 2013/14 trucks, I can now stop losing sleep over whether or not to send my 2010 Raptor to Vegas for the upgrade. Edited March 28, 2013 by MustBD2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Perfect Colorado Truck!!!! Now I really need the Powerball. I am so ready to sign up for one of these over anything else. I love it. Someday it will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine! In my best Waynes World speak. Make mine Blue Flame truck with the Azure Blue Splash graphic. Edited March 28, 2013 by JeffJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Man I just bought a Ram about 6 months ago, although I love my Ram part of me wishes I went with the Raptor. The Ram rides much better and gas mileage is also much better, it would really be about the looks. It is a Bad Ass Truck for sure!!!!!!!!!! This is Outstanding, seems like a Decent Value as well. Great Job Shelby!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Purdy Kool, but only the 2013-2014? Assuming that has to do with the engine. When was the 6.2L 1st offered in the Raptor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Awesome!! This will not make environmentalists happy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The 2011 up is identical...so not sure why they would limit the builds to 2013 - 2014? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILF Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Purdy Kool, but only the 2013-2014? Assuming that has to do with the engine. When was the 6.2L 1st offered in the Raptor? 6/2L was introduced in 2010 but standard equipment in 2011. I've been eyeballin a 2011, just waiting for my Explorer to blow up so I can go truck shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 So where do I sign up?!! I call dibs Dubbs on firstsies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 How ya doin' Warren??? Haven't talked to ya in a long while... Got me a 'nuther GT500..... I think you oughtta be 'due' firstsies?! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The 2011 up is identical...so not sure why they would limit the builds to 2013 - 2014? I have a 2012 and was not happy to see it's for the '13 up. $17K isn't *that* bad. I could swing it. I've been waiting for Roush to finalize his Raptor package but having TWO SVT's (which I have now) AND TWO Shelby SVT's would be TOO COOL. I have to wonder about that 2.9L supercharger though. I *thought* Roush uses a 2.3L TVS to get the same HP rating. Is that (2.9L) a typo/mistake or is Shelby really running a Whipple over a TVS? Also, the wheels. Are they the Ford Racing bead-locks with CS centers or are they Shelby proprietary wheels? I just missed a full set of brand new '13 FRPP beadlocks on the Ford Raptor Forum for $2K, which is a real good price (although I have not checked with Tousley to see what they will sell them for). @Robert Lane: Is this as it says, for '13 up ONLY or will Shelby American do it with a 2012...or maybe even a '11 MY for the '11 Raptor owners? As of right now, my truck looks VERY similar to that Race Red Shelby Raptor pictured. I have a 2013 Race Red Super Crew Cab with the hood and side graphics on it. But they don't say "SHELBY"...Big Whoop. I can get the FRPP bead-locks and get even closer to the SR, aesthetically speaking. I can get a Roush (or Borla) exhaust, and a Roush (or Airaid) CAI intake, or bite the big one and get a full on Roush supercharger kit to get get the same BASIC principle as the SR. But it still wouldn't be a SHELBY Raptor, and $17K isn't really THAT MUCH more than what I would end up spending to get what Shelby is offering for $17K + change. Needless to say, I LIKE! I just hope Shelby is going to be a little more flexible with the 1-year difference than they were with the Super Snake (2011 got a white stripe option but they flat out REFUSED to give it to me on my 2010 GT500). Not saying I *WOULD* upgrade my 2012 Raptor if they bend but I sure would be MORE inclined to do it. My wife is gonna SHIT when I hit her with this one! Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The 2011 up is identical...so not sure why they would limit the builds to 2013 - 2014? Ditto. I feel the same way but I've never understood some of the more confusing business decisions Shelby has made in the past. For instance, when they started the "White Stripe option" on the 2011 Super Snake they said it was due to the big change Ford made with the aluminum block (5.4 iron to 5.4 Aluminum). I pointed out to Roger that the BIG difference was in 2010 with the body change and the 500 vs 540 HP rating upgrade. Just changing from iron to aluminum wasn't nearly as BIG as the changes from '09 to '10 (IMHO). They didn't buy that one either! <lol> Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The 2011 up is identical...so not sure why they would limit the builds to 2013 - 2014? The whipple 2.9 is elligible for the 2010-2013 Rapter with the 6.2L, so it wouldn't be because of what the supercharger is rated for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I have a 2012 and was not happy to see it's for the '13 up. $17K isn't *that* bad. I could swing it. I've been waiting for Roush to finalize his Raptor package but having TWO SVT's (which I have now) AND TWO Shelby SVT's would be TOO COOL. I have to wonder about that 2.9L supercharger though. I *thought* Roush uses a 2.3L TVS to get the same HP rating. Is that (2.9L) a typo/mistake or is Shelby really running a Whipple over a TVS? Also, the wheels. Are they the Ford Racing bead-locks with CS centers or are they Shelby proprietary wheels? I just missed a full set of brand new '13 FRPP beadlocks on the Ford Raptor Forum for $2K, which is a real good price (although I have not checked with Tousley to see what they will sell them for). @Robert Lane: Is this as it says, for '13 up ONLY or will Shelby American do it with a 2012...or maybe even a '11 MY for the '11 Raptor owners? As of right now, my truck looks VERY similar to that Race Red Shelby Raptor pictured. I have a 2013 Race Red Super Crew Cab with the hood and side graphics on it. But they don't say "SHELBY"...Big Whoop. I can get the FRPP bead-locks and get even closer to the SR, aesthetically speaking. I can get a Roush (or Borla) exhaust, and a Roush (or Airaid) CAI intake, or bite the big one and get a full on Roush supercharger kit to get get the same BASIC principle as the SR. But it still wouldn't be a SHELBY Raptor, and $17K isn't really THAT MUCH more than what I would end up spending to get what Shelby is offering for $17K + change. Needless to say, I LIKE! I just hope Shelby is going to be a little more flexible with the 1-year difference than they were with the Super Snake (2011 got a white stripe option but they flat out REFUSED to give it to me on my 2010 GT500). Not saying I *WOULD* upgrade my 2012 Raptor if they bend but I sure would be MORE inclined to do it. My wife is gonna SHIT when I hit her with this one! Phill Phill.......... Forgiveness........................................NOT permission!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The thing that impresses me most with this introduction today, is the fact that SAI is still innovating! Glad to see that for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Very cool and the starting price ain't that bad either.................Great job SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think the same than other here......I have one 2011 in Molten Orange (last year for that color) with 6.2L Why mine wont qualify? It's identical than 2012 and 2013......and mine has less than 10K miles.....so I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Phill.......... Forgiveness........................................NOT permission!!! Nahh, I don't need her permission. No need for that at all. We do our own separate thing with our money. She has hers and I have mine (although I pay all of the bills). But I'd still have to listen to her BITCH at me every chance she got. She'd rather buy a car for one of our kids, or pay for a big family trip to Disneyland. Where as me, I'm stingy and selfish and I want to spend my money on......Well, on ME (i.e. Toys)! Earplugs are cheap! Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Time to trade my Avalanche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Nahh, I don't need her permission. No need for that at all. We do our own separate thing with our money. She has hers and I have mine (although I pay all of the bills). But I'd still have to listen to her BITCH at me every chance she got. She'd rather buy a car for one of our kids, or pay for a big family trip to Disneyland. Where as me, I'm stingy and selfish and I want to spend my money on......Well, on ME (i.e. Toys)! Earplugs are cheap! Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Stripe delete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Nahh, I don't need her permission. No need for that at all. We do our own separate thing with our money. She has hers and I have mine (although I pay all of the bills). But I'd still have to listen to her BITCH at me every chance she got. She'd rather buy a car for one of our kids, or pay for a big family trip to Disneyland. Where as me, I'm stingy and selfish and I want to spend my money on......Well, on ME (i.e. Toys)! Earplugs are cheap! Phill Seems reasonable to me .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tglockner Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I have a new 2013 Black on Black with luxury package, moonroof, bed extender, tailgate step and front and rear camera. This was an ordered unit that is built and awaiting shipping! MSRP $54,430.00 Thanks, Tom 949-246-8193 tglockner@santamargaritaford.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Congrats. SAI on listening to our blogs on a Shelby Raptor,i sure hope that it takes off better than the F150 Supersnake truck! To my poor Ram owner who likes his truck but likes the badass look of the raptor....get one!!!! I had a brief brain fart last year and bought a 2012 ram sport after i sold my 2010 6.2 supercab Raptor...... Bad mistake! The Ram is smooth on ride,totally gutless in the power department and horribly poor on gas. Please do yourself a favour and buy the real McCoy and enjoy!!! Although the Whipple used in the Shelby build(2.9L) giving 575hp i think o read,why is it not more? I was researching superchargers for my 2012 and all i have seen is the Whipple giving 635hp (flywheel) maybe Shelbys is at the rear wheels?! I decided to go with the Roush TVS 2300 with their 590 hp (flywheel) for mine.....install by my Ford dealer next week! Then i will be one very happy camper!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just heard back from Gary, I asked him if they would do the upgrade on 2011...The answer is YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Just heard back from Gary, I asked him if they would do the upgrade on 2011...The answer is YES! Great! Are you going to pull the trigger???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Very cool.........................Did SA do anything to the Frame to make it Stronger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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