Ford was committed to reviving street truck performance when it introduced the Maverick and F-150 Lobo models a short while back. While the F-150 Lobo’s attempt to build on the reputation of the SVT Lighting is still up for debate, the smaller Maverick has proven to be very popular with customers.

For those who want even more power to go along with their street truck good looks, the Blue Oval has unveiled the all-new Maverick 300T which will not only strut its stuff at SEMA, but also make its debut in production form next year.

A step above the Lobo

With the Lobo establishing the entry point for street truck performance, this 300T variant pushes the truck into a completely different direction with the 300T being created through the infusion of several parts from the Ford Performance catalog. The company chose to not reveal any detailed images of the interior, but in exchange, did confirm that the build was developed around the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with the turbocharger being swapped out for the bigger one used in the Mustang’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine.

A Mishimoto intercooler is also added to improve cooling with a ProCal tune making sure the engine lives up to its beefed-up nature. The end result is a 50 hp increase for a revised total of 300 hp with torque also going up to 317 lb-ft of torque.

Ford engineers also updated the suspension with the Lobo contributing its bushings, stabilizer bar, lowering kit, and dampers. The sleek bronze colored wheels are from a Mach-E GT and the exterior itself benefits from a reworked front end with the hood getting functional air vents, a front spoiler, and a Borla sport exhaust with black chrome tips for an extra pinch of sinister undertones.

When can I buy one?

Unlike some of the other custom rigs on display at SEMA which remain one-off flights of fancy, this 300T will eventually morph into a production model (though Ford still classifies this particular rig as a “project.”) The turbo upgrade is legal in all 50 states and even comes with a three-year warranty but that’s only valid if a dealer or an ASE certified mechanic performs the work. Look for more information to emerge on the production version towards the end of the year.