The American fan base for XXL pickup trucks seems to know no limits - especially when it comes to price. Ford, for example, charges for this Super Duty F-250 with Lariat equipment MY2024 an impressive $60.000. A strong price, but comparable to an Audi Q7 or BMW X7, even if you're comparing apples with oranges, it's a joke. Shelby American, however, is betting on that Shelby F-250 Super Baja new standards: a pickup that not only costs twice as much, but also 154.995 US Dollars enters the league of luxury super sports cars. The price evolution has just happened in the 2023 configuration introduced and is the latest member of a series that was introduced in 2021 and, according to Shelby American, is one of the brand's most popular vehicles.
Shelby F-250 Super Baja pickup truck
At its core, the F-250 retains its mightiness 6,7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel with the 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission at. The engine allows for crazy Pulling capacity of 22.000 pounds (approx. 10 t). However, Shelby American has the F-250 after “brutal tests“ transformed into a dual-purpose vehicle on and off the road, with a main focus on various Chassis improvement. In cooperation with Fox A significant lift was developed, there is more suspension travel and improved off-road handling should also be achieved.
The chassis includes a Lift system, whose exact abilities haven't been revealed (yet), but it includes a double Steering stabilizer, a Thread adjustment and Reservoir shock absorbers front and adjustable rear shock absorbers. The whole thing is rounded off by massive 20-inch alloy wheels 37 inch (0,94 m) BFGoodrich tires and a spare wheel carrier on the loading area at the back of the cabin. But visual changes are also part of the Shelby package.
Sufficient lighting is provided!
There is a functional one at the front Hood with ventilation opening, a new grille, special fender flares and more air openings. The steel front bumper accommodates a 40 inch (approx. 1 m) LED light strip, supplemented by another Lichtleiste on the roof. And there are still things in the back 10 LED reversing lights. The Chase rack system The loading area not only holds the spare tires, but also has a 50 inch (1,27 m) LED light strip. Additional features like automatic steps with rock sliders and lighting, Shelby Stripe and -badges give the F-250 an exclusive look and underline the claim that it is a vehicle not only for heavy loads, but also for a visual adventure.