The Ford F-150 Raptor and Mustang Shelby GT350 have gained leading honours throughout the distinguished Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) honors, kept in Abu Dhabi earlier today.

The Shelby GT350 collected honours as Performance Sports car of the Year, and the all-conquering F-150 Raptor squashed its resistance to be called Truck of the Year. The honors, now in their fifth year, are one of the most sought after automotive honors in the region, integrating the proficiency and experience of 16 leading motoring journalists from the GCC and Levant, that work through multi stage nomination and racking up procedure to reach their listing of champions.

" We're thrilled see 2 of the most exciting and vibrant vehicles we create master the MECOTY awards this year," said Chris Probert, Ford Middle East and Africa Director of Advertising Communications. "The Shelby GT350 is an unbelievable efficiency coupe, with a track prepared framework and high-revving 534 PS V8 engine, while the F-150 Raptor continues to be the region's favourite out-of- the-box performance truck for off-road extremes. Both designs symbolize Ford's passion for efficiency and reverberate with countless followers around the globe.".

The Shelby GT350 badge has been associated with the Ford Mustang since 1965 - and has come to be associated with high performance roadway and track driving ever since. The present model develops its huge horsepower and 582 Nm torque from a 5.2-litre level airplane crank V8 (called the Voodoo) - one of the most effective normally aspirated road-going engine in Ford background. With a redline of 8250rpm, it is also the highest possible revving production V8 Ford to date.

The Shelby GT350's vibrant and adrenaline-fueled trip comes thanks to the MagneRide Damping System, while an aluminum strut brace and coolers for the engine oil, transmission and differential all aid the car to do at its ideal.

The flashy inside is cut with light weight aluminum, alcantara and natural leather. Recaro sporting activities seats hug the vehicle driver and travelers with a mix of carbon weave towel and Miko sueded cloth in order to help hold them firmly in position turn after turn.

Ford's all-conquering F-150 Raptor added another award to its expanding trophy closet. The function developed off-road maker collected the MECOTY Vehicle of the Year award, having actually been called Dubai-based Wheels magazine's Pick-up of the Year simply a week previously.

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Based on the foundation of The U.S.A.'s best-selling vehicle for the past 41 straight years, the 2017 F-150 Raptor saw the intro of a high toughness aluminium body and second generation, high outcome 3.5-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost engine with 10-speed transmission. Use of innovative materials saw its weight drop as much as 227 kilos over its predecessor, while the 421 PS engine with its 678 Nm torque improved its on- and off-road efficiency. A new 4x4 system, 10-speed transmission, torque on demand transfer situation and brand new Surface Management system gives the Raptor its amazing off-road ability, while its FOX Competing Shox with 9-stage bypass damping with 48mm more suspension traveling aids enhance its monstrous ability beyond the pavement. Huge, 2nd generation BFGoodrich K02 tires with beadlock capable wheels are additionally created for significant off-road work.