Roush FR500 Released

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http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/17/nascar-inspired-roush-500rc-f-150-released/

Today ROUSH Performance released a new pickup that's inspired by the company's participation in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the 500RC. It packs a supercharged (or ROUSHcharged) version of Ford's 5.4-liter V8 producing 445 horsepower and 500 ft-lbs. of torque. That's a pretty big bump over the stock motor's 300 horsepower and 365 ft-lbs. of torque, especially considering the engine and the entire truck is covered under a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty from ROUSH.

Rounding out the rest of the package is a dual rear-exit high-performance exhaust, 20-inch chrome wheels and a billet aluminum grille. So no one confuses your 500RC with a normal F-150, ROUSH also includes fender and tailgate badges, a top- and side-stripe kit, and a serial number badge in the glove box.

The 500RC features the same engine upgrades as the Stage 3 F-150, but appears to be aimed at the buyer who cares to be a bit more discreet. And at $11,995 plus the cost of a donor truck, the 500RC is significantly cheaper than the $15,860 Stage 3 package.


Looks kinda familiar... :D
 

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Nice

Also some of the comments by the mensas at the end of the article, are fairly entertaining!
 

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00 Aggie said:
Nice

Also some of the comments by the mensas at the end of the article, are fairly entertaining!

They are quite humorous considering they've never been in one. At first I was like "a supercharged truck...ooookkkaaay".

After the test drive I was hooked. They are just fun to drive, especially when unsuspecting 350z owners think you're the family grocery getter. :-D
 

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