2023 Ford Shelby F-150 Centennial Edition revealed

The F-150 Centennial Edition is built to commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary car tuner Carroll Shelby.

In true Shelby style it brings some brutal performance and bad guy looks.

It comes standard with a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine that makes about 300kW, but an optional supercharger boosts the outputs to a whopping 597kW. This is about the same as four Toyota HiLuxes combined.

Big performance air intakes, carbon fibre elements and other engine part upgrades complete the package.

There are also uprated Fox springs to boost on and off-road performance and a new exhaust with dual black tips.

It rides on giant 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres and has powered, lit side steps, Centennial badges and a Shelby front grille.

Vince LaViolette, Shelby American chief designer, says Carroll Shelby loved modifying utes and the Centennial continues that tradition.

“The 2023 Shelby F-150 delivers the rugged capabilities needed for outdoor adventure and all the sophistication required for a fun night on the town. The special Centennial Edition was built for those who want to celebrate Carroll’s achievements by driving the most capable and sophisticated truck yet to wear the Shelby nameplate.”

Only 100 Centennial Editions will be built and all will be sold in North America.

Australians wanting to get their hands on a standard F-150 are in luck.

Ford Australia announced it is importing the F-150 Down Under and converting it to right-hand drive in Victoria.

All F-150 models are powered by 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engines with 298kW and 678Nm, driving all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission that can tow up to 4.5 tonnes.

Prices start at $106,950 before on-road costs for the XLT and rise to about $150,000 drive-away for the range-topping Lariat grade.

Ford is taking orders and is expecting the first deliveries later this year.

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