Supercharged Ford F-150 Coming This Summer
It’s that time of year again: Summer blockbusters are hitting theaters left and right, and each one is trying to top the next, just like Ford is trying to top the increasingly competitive full-size truck market with a new supercharged version of its Harley-Davidson F-150. The new model is a $6,500 option that adds a supercharger developed by Saleen, an established Ford tuner. The Harley-Davidson F-150 starts at $36,285 before the option price, plus a $925 destination charge.
The supercharged setup is very similar to what’s found in the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang and also includes a dual-stage intercooler in the $6,500 price. The F-150 shares the same engine, but the supercharger in this application is different, producing 450 hp and 500 pounds-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
The Supercharged F-150 comes in only two colors: black and this purplish hue called Dark Amethyst, which we think is one of the baddest-looking purples to come along in a while. The slick 22-inch wheels come with all Harley-Davidson editions, supercharged or not. Of course, anyone opting for the supercharger option will most likely only care about what’s under the hood.
