Shelby Raptor- 575 HP Debut today

[JimT]

It should also work for the '10's with the 6.2. The engine is the same for all model years. Just not the 5.4's.

 

[DubbsFaris]

Thank you Jim....I forgot the 6.2 was available mid MY2010

 

[HoldenTX]

If any of you guys who are complaining about the price own an Apple product then you can stop complaining now You already own a product that can be done a bunch of different ways more cheaply but probably liked that shiny Apple logo.

$18k is a chunk of change for sure, but DubbsFaris does have a good point - a lot of us spend more time in the Raptor as a daily driver versus offroading. The Shelby name (in my mind) and offroading don't mix.

And finally - those of you comparing costs - are you talking about just the parts or are you including the costs to install, warrant and ship the parts? I haven't read the fine print, but I assume Shelby now takes care of your warranty which they will need to build into the selling price.

I'm not saying it is a great deal - I can show you a bunch of cheaper phones than an iPhone or iPad that I think are as good or better - but sometimes people like certain packages or like that they are dealing with a single reputable company to put all this stuff together.

 

[Squatting Dog]

Yes, you are right there are only a few sprsnk, Chris ross, raptizzle.. My point was there are at least 200 that have upgraded shocks and at least that many with other suspension mods.. Which is pretty good number out of the 30,000 produced so far.. If Shelby wanted to make itself different from roush, Hennessy, and others. They should did something else besides stickers and slapping a supercharger on it.

Yes, it will appeal to Shelby diehards.. I am no way bashing Shelby America, in my non-important opinion the missed the boat..

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[Vash]

If any of you guys who are complaining about the price own an Apple product then you can stop complaining now You already own a product that can be done a bunch of different ways more cheaply but probably liked that shiny Apple logo.

$18k is a chunk of change for sure, but DubbsFaris does have a good point - a lot of us spend more time in the Raptor as a daily driver versus offroading. The Shelby name (in my mind) and offroading don't mix.

And finally - those of you comparing costs - are you talking about just the parts or are you including the costs to install, warrant and ship the parts? I haven't read the fine print, but I assume Shelby now takes care of your warranty which they will need to build into the selling price.

I'm not saying it is a great deal - I can show you a bunch of cheaper phones than an iPhone or iPad that I think are as good or better - but sometimes people like certain packages or like that they are dealing with a single reputable company to put all this stuff together.

[SARCASM]You got me. I totally bought both my iPhone and Macbook Pro with Retina Display and then spent an extra 36% on each of them for some colorful stickers and more RAM.[/SARCASM]

Shelby added straight line performance and appearance changes to a vehicle who's main claim to fame is increased offroad capability. I don't find it surprising at all that many on an "enthusiast" forum disagree with Shelby's approach at all. I also think it's funny how there's a need to defend Shelby against personal opinion. A big brand name asking more $$ for less than what other smaller competitors have accomplished doesn't always automatically make everyone laud what they've done. In then end, there's always someone willing to pay for the Shelby name and whatever comes with it. Shelby wouldn't waste their time otherwise.

 

[Wilson]

with the shelby name you can go in and say you want the 1000 motor in your shalby raptor same motor just different cams and what not. so how many engines different names do we have boss, 6.2, roush, shelby what am I missing. I might not know what I'm talking about but I don't care.

 

[bstoner59]

I'm glad Shelby didn't try to make a better off-road truck. What do the guys at Shelby know about off-roading? Even if they did throw some 3.0's on there I'm sure it would cost more than if you bought them from one of the vendors on this site. Plus, I'm sure Ford would insist that Fox 3.0's be used. Better they just stay with slapping stickers on add adding some HP's...that's what they know best. Like others have said, if you want your Raptor to handle better off-road there are a number of vendors here that can do a much better job than Shelby and would be extremely happy to lighten your pocket of 18g's. Probably even throw some sweet stickers on too!!!

 

[RLTW]

I know shelby isn't known for offroading, but that doesn't say to me that they should focus on horsepower and stickers, that says to me they should stay away from an offroad truck. Just my two cents, not worth a whole lot, but that's the way I feel.

 

[fletch74]

I went and saw the truck in person today and the only thing that I liked that was different are the seats. I was going to put up pictures, but I couldn't take any different ones then have already been posted. On a side note, I am not usually a fan of chevy muscle cars, but the new Camaro Z28 in white and black is a hot car.

 

[Boss Hoss]

[SARCASM]You got me. I totally bought both my iPhone and Macbook Pro with Retina Display and then spent an extra 36% on each of them for some colorful stickers and more RAM.[/SARCASM]

Shelby added straight line performance and appearance changes to a vehicle who's main claim to fame is increased offroad capability. I don't find it surprising at all that many on an "enthusiast" forum disagree with Shelby's approach at all. I also think it's funny how there's a need to defend Shelby against personal opinion. A big brand name asking more $$ for less than what other smaller competitors have accomplished doesn't always automatically make everyone laud what they've done. In then end, there's always someone willing to pay for the Shelby name and whatever comes with it. Shelby wouldn't waste their time otherwise.

I have owned a 2012 Shelby GT500 and with respect to the above there is a sucker born every minute.