Shelby's Baja 700 edition Ford Raptor is the sports car of your pickup truck dreams

Shelby American announced a limited production run of a new Shelby Baja 700, which lends all the power and pop that the Shelby line of Mustangs has become known for to Ford's 2011-2014 SVT Raptor. Shelby American announced a limited production run of a new Shelby Baja 700, which lends all the power and pop that the Shelby line of Mustangs has become known for to Ford's 2011-2014 SVT Raptor. Photo: Shelby American Photo: Shelby American Image 1 of / 54 Caption Close Shelby's Baja 700 edition Ford Raptor is the sports car of your pickup truck dreams 1 / 54 Back to Gallery

Nearly three years after the death of beloved car designer Carroll Shelby, the firm that keeps his tradition and designs alive wows again.

Shelby American announced a limited run of one of its most popular Ford mashups Friday. The Shelby Baja pickup is an off-road pickup with the heart of a muscle car.

Combining all the power and style of designer Carroll Shelby's legendary line of Mustangs with the brutish looks and off-road capabilities of Ford's SVT Raptor pickup, the Baja debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show and became an instant star, said Shelby American CEO Joe Conway.

For the latest edition, Shelby American cranks the Raptor's stock 411 horsepower rating all the way up to 700 (previous Baja's topped out at 575) thanks to a 2.9 liter Whipple supercharger sitting atop a 6.2L V8 engine.

The exterior features the iconic Shelby striping, along with custom badging and graphics. A competetition suspension sits atop 18-inch custom wheels wrapped in BFGoodruch Baja-proven K02 tires.

Rogue Racing front and rear bumbers are optional.

A limited run of 50 Baja 700s will be produced at Shelby American's Las Vegas factory. The cars will sell for $45,000, not including the base price of the vehicle.