Tested: 2026 Ford F-150 Lobo SuperchargedJim Fets - MotorTrendStupid fastLooks radBest-braking F-150 everSounds too whinyLame plastic steering wheelSuper grip but not super handlingWhen the Ford F-150 Lobo launched a couple of years back, we found it to be a fun if somewhat timid exploration of the street truck theme. Its lower suspension, 22-inch wheels, and special trim project the proper vibe, but we hoped to see more done in the engine bay. The Lobo's 400-hp 5.0-liter V-8 can muster a 0–60-mph time of six seconds or so, which isn't awful but also isn't that much quicker than a Chevrolet Bolt.AdvertisementAdvertisementEnter this beast, which bristles with a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger kit from Ford Performance. It's the same blower used in the F-150 FP700/FP700S dealer conversions, and it cranks output all the way to a full 700 ponies, enough to shame even the most prolific stud horse. It means the Lobo finally backs up its visual attitude.Jim Fets - MotorTrendWhine CountryThe blower makes this thing deeply ridiculous and stupidly quick. Mash the throttle, and the supercharged Lobo lunges forward with shocking violence for something weighing 5,320 pounds. Our test truck hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and ran the quarter mile in 12.4 seconds at 104.2 mph. That makes it the third-quickest F-150 MotorTrend has ever tested, behind only the Raptor R and one all-electric Lightning Lariat.And get this: Its quarter-mile performance could easily be quicker. During the run, at about nine seconds and 99 mph, the truck cuts power and soft-pedals to its electronically governed 105-mph top speed. Before that, however, there's an absurd, swelling rush of power at the top end of the tachometer as the supercharged V-8 approaches redline. The 10-speed automatic occasionally takes its sweet time to downshift during casual driving, especially if you're asking it to hop three or four gears, but it upshifts quickly enough when launching or in Sport mode.Jim Fets - MotorTrendThe downside when you boot the gas is that the soundtrack sucks. It's almost all supercharger whine; the regular Lobo frankly sounds better. There's very little V-8 thunder or bark coming through the exhaust, which is a missed opportunity in a truck this bonkers. You hear the blower screaming, the tires clawing, your own disbelieving laughter, and … that's it.AdvertisementAdvertisementAs well as being a riot in a straight line, 2026 Lobo Supercharged showed strong grip at the test track. Among F-150s MotorTrend has tested, it posted the second-best lateral acceleration, at 0.81 g, and its performance in our figure-eight test—which measures acceleration, braking, and cornering in one go—topped them all. That said, getting the best handling requires keeping a smidge of extra weight on the nose via left-foot braking, maintaining a precise, razor's edge balance to avoid understeer. Too much or too little weight on the front tires, and the nose wants to push wide. Speaking of brakes, it's worth noting this is tops among F-150s in our 60–0-mph braking test, stopping in 114 feet.Of course, no one will be hammering on this Lobo all the time; they still need to live with it. At that point, the flinty ride quality, heavy steering, lower-grade interior trimmings, and laggy powertrain behavior become far more prominent—you need to love the attitude this truck brings to the table. This one is for folks who believe "Lightning" badges should be used on pickups like this one, not EVs.Jim Fets - MotorTrendInside the InsidesThe 2026 Ford Lobo Supercharged is based on the STX trim, which is down the ladder in the F-150 lineup. That means a straightforward cabin with a 12.0-inch touchscreen, plenty of storage, and durable materials instead of luxury-truck excess. There are a few touches sprinkled throughout, but the focus remains on the powertrain rather than interior flash. We dig the column shifter, and the cloth upholstery is fine, but the rubbery urethane steering wheel feels chintzy and out of place in a performance vehicle.The supercharger kit costs $10,250 from Ford, with the truck we tested totaling $71,735 all-in. While we still have trouble getting used to modern vehicle pricing—70 grand or more? For a pickup truck?—that's not a ton of money these days for anything with 700 horsepower and a factory warranty. And that goes double when the vehicle is as delightfully excessive as the supercharged Lobo. It's loud, thirsty, heavy, and hilariously quick, and sometimes that's enough. 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