If you thought
Ford's Mustang Shelby GT500KR had
striking road presence, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
Hulst Customs and
Performance West Group have designed a new "King of the Road," based
on a dual-rear-wheel Ford F-350 Super Duty pickup. It's called, appropriately,
Striker, and it combines the most recognizable styling elements of the
GT500KR with the power of Ford's 6.4-liter PowerStroke V-8 diesel.
The
Striker is still being built. PWG says it will be painted "Striker
Silver" with "Badass Blue" Le Mans-style race stripes
running the length of the truck, from the leading edge of the front air
dam to the bottom of the rear bumper cover. Hulst Customs is fabricating
and installing the Striker's custom bodywork.
Rolling
stock will be 24-inch lightweight American Force forged dually wheels,
mounted with low-profile Pirelli tires designed for a different kind
of hauling than Ford Super Duty trucks typically do.
Diesel guru
Gale Banks is working hard to tweak the 350-horsepower and 650 pounds-feet
of torque PowerStroke engine for optimal street performance and power.
Inside,
Katzkin Leather will match the silver and blue exterior colors with
custom leather surfaces and seats, equipped with four-point racing
harnesses. The interior will also include matching floor coverings,
aluminum racing pedals and auxiliary gauges. Sony is supplying the
Striker's audio and video infotainment system.
The Striker
will debut this November in Las Vegas at the annual SEMA show, the
largest gathering of aftermarket parts and accessories companies in
the world.
