Ford Shelby Expedition Concept

Carroll Shelby International, Inc. unveiled a Ford Shelby Expedition production-intent concept vehicle at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas November 2-5, 2004. This newest Shelby model, which stakes its claim as a Shelby "Performance Utility Vehicle" (PUV), combines true performance with cargo and towing capacity, and delivers a number of performance, handling and styling upgrades over the standard Ford Expedition model.

Powered by a 5.4-liter, 4-valve Ford GT engine with a unique supercharger, the Ford Shelby Expedition delivers 550 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, and is equipped with a 5-speed automatic gearbox and a Borla performance exhaust system. Its chassis is engineered with Optimum Composite Design structural enhancements and Brembo brakes with 385mm cross-drilled rotors in front and 4-piston, 355mm rear rotors bring the Shelby PUV to a stop with ease.

The Ford Expedition by Shelby offers dynamic Shelby-inspired exterior body accents, graphics and ground-effects, a Shelby-enhanced custom interior that includes an Eclipse navigation, CD/DVD system, Accelevision headrest LCD monitors, Monster Cable wiring, and a Cobra alarm system. The Expedition is accented with 22-inch custom SVT-inspired billet aluminum wheels and tire package.

"The Expedition is the first in a series of products and concepts we have on the drawing board," said Brent Fenimore, vice president of Shelby Automobiles. "We're calling this a production-intent concept,

because it will be reviewed for feasibility via a market study and then if it's approved, the Shelby Ford Expedition will be produced as a limited edition version."

The production schedule, quantity and/or price for the Ford Expedition by Shelby concept vehicle are yet to be determined.