Shelby American Baja 700 revealed – over 700 hp!

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Complaining about a car having way too much horsepower is akin to whining about running out of ideas on how to spend one’s money, it seems. The folks at Shelby American appear to understand said mentality pretty well with the introduction of the Baja 700 – a steroid-infused variant of the 2014 Ford SVT Raptor.

On the outside, things aren’t that different with the addition of a front skid plate being the most obvious add-on. Elsewhere, Shelby badges and graphics as well as racing stripes are featured while the 18-inch wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich K02 tyres. Prospective clients can spec on optional Shelby-badged Rogue Racing front and rear bumpers along with LED lights and electronically-operated AMP side steps.

Under the skin, things get a little bit more insane as the base truck’s 6.2 litre V8 engine gets kitted with new fuel injectors, larger throttle bodies, a Borla exhaust kit and a 2.9 litre Whipple supercharger. Total power output gets lifted from 411 hp to a ridiculous 700+ hp as a result of said modifications.

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A “competition-spec” suspension setup comprised of 3-inch King coilovers with bypass rear shocks and Rogue Racing upper and lower control arms is featured. Inside, Shelby American has kept things simple with a Katzkin leather interior, commemorative floor mats, a numbered plaque and a three-gauge dash pod.

Prices for the Shelby American Baja 700 begin at US$45,000 (RM165,366) excluding the cost of the donor car. The Baja 700 treatment is only available in a limited run of 50 units.

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Gregory Sze

An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

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  • Same L0rrrr on Apr 13, 2015 at 4:57 pm

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  • shawal on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    the recently unveiled 2015 raptor comes with a twin turbo 3.5 V6

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    • kadajawi (Member) on Apr 15, 2015 at 5:55 am

      This is based on the OLD Raptor. The new one has a V6, yes.

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  • Tongue twister on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Baja is pronounced as “Baha”. Correct?

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    • Same L0rrr on Apr 13, 2015 at 5:42 pm

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      • Nodame-chan on Apr 13, 2015 at 7:56 pm

        Oh wow…
        Your comments about RV(regret value, right?) are really getting out of hands lately. Are you really that struggling to keep your UMW sales up?

        Excuse my ignorant, are you in any way related to Ahmad Maslan? Distant cousins? Bromance?

        Tehehee
        *end of sarcasm*

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      • Lol too desperate to get sales!
        RV=regret value

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    • Obviously (Member) on Apr 14, 2015 at 8:18 am

      ‘Baha’ is the correct pronunciation of the Spanish word ‘baja’. Thumbs up!

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  • Sam L00 on Apr 13, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    if rm165 in malaysia.. i will sell my hilux and buy this..rm165k to buy 700hp..
    compare to 114k to buy 165hp.. almost 1k 1hp

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    • kadajawi (Member) on Apr 15, 2015 at 5:57 am

      RM 165k to UPGRADE your already existing truck. Just the mods are that much. You need to give them a 2014 Ford Raptor to get this beast.

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  • not same lorr on Apr 13, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    American are muscular and strong while the Japanese are slender. Same goes for their cars. Not macho at all. Same Lorrr only cares about RV because his Toyota are like RV(recreational vehicles)

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  • Same L0rrr on Apr 13, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    I’m an asshole !!!!!!!!

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  • hadi75 on Apr 14, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Come to malaysia….become rm500k…

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