shelby GT500 Supersnake

[Juggs]

helby Automobiles will use newly-developed Ford Racing GT500 performance packs to help transform a limited number of 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500’s into fire breathing “Super Snake” coupes. The Super Snake post-title package will include enhancements to the Ford Shelby GT500’s handling, styling and power; tuning options will range from a warranted 600 HP V8 to over 725 HP (unwarranted). Only a limited number of Super Snakes will be built per model year at the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas beginning in late 2007.


“My team at Shelby Automobiles is always working on new ways to build better performing cars” said Carroll Shelby. “I told them that I wanted to build a vehicle that could blow the doors off of most anything on the planet. By partnering with Ford Racing, we’re giving enthusiasts a Mustang with that level of performance.”

Working together at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and in Dearborn, Ford Racing and Team Shelby developed the aggressive suspension and engine package specifically for the car.

“Mustang enthusiasts are demanding more from both Ford Racing and Shelby Autos” said Jamie Allison, Manager of Ford Racing Performance Group. “The GT500 Super Snake package, with its higher horsepower levels and balanced track-inspired tuning, satisfies those demands and then some … in a uniquely Ford – Shelby way.”

In 1967, Shelby American built one 427-powered GT500 “Super Snake” for Mel Burns Ford. Carroll Shelby drove it at the Goodyear test track for tire promotion film production. That car reached lap speeds of over 150 mph and a top speed of 170 mph. The new Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake will be equally potent.

“The name ‘Super Snake’ is legendary because the one that Shelby built was the pinnacle of muscle cars in 1967,” added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “We’re bringing that concept forward 40 years for customers who own a Ford Shelby GT500. We’ll give their car amazing new capabilities.”

Ford Racing and Team Shelby developed the GT500 Super Snake package which will include:
• Ford Racing Supercharger upgrade kit (SuperPack 600) producing over 600 horsepower and 590 ft.-lbs. of torque
• 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio
• Ford Racing performance exhaust system
• Ford Racing Handling Pack offering unique performance suspension tuning including Dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars, and front strut tower brace
• Shelby-designed Alcoa 20-inch wheels
• Ford Racing short-throw shifter
• Baer 6 piston brakes with Shelby cast calipers and larger rotors
• Front brake cooling ducts
• Unique carbon composite hood featuring classic Shelby design
• ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear decklid
• 'Super Snake' vehicle badging
• Carroll Shelby signature embroidered headrests and floor mats, and other Shelby designed components
• Official Shelby CSM dash plate

In addition, while the full Super Snake package will be available exclusively through Shelby Automobiles, many of the products comprising the Super Snake package will be available from Shelby Automobiles and Ford Racing starting in June.

this thing looks awesome!

[Ferrer]

I want it!

[70cuda88]

wooo, thats oooone perty snake!

[mikelzapi3]

Me too! When dodge, ford... started making again muscle cars I thought it wouldn't end well, but IMO the last GT500KR and this one reminds me the real muscle cars, they have real muscle car soul. They could't take a bend but they look sweet

[bmwpower]

Wow to be honest, i really wanted to hate the car. There are too many editions of the new mustang coming out, and to release so many back to back over the years will obviously hurt the car's value in a collector's market. With that said, the Supersnake has finally done the mustang justice! It looks incredible, love everything about the car, the hood, the darkened rear braking lights, the rims, surprised it took them this many tries to get it right but better late then never!

[fisetdavid26]

Originally Posted by bmwpower

Wow to be honest, i really wanted to hate the car. There are too many editions of the new mustang coming out, and to release so many back to back over the years will obviously hurt the car's value in a collector's market. With that said, the Supersnake has finally done the mustang justice! It looks incredible, love everything about the car, the hood, the darkened rear braking lights, the rims, surprised it took them this many tries to get it right but better late then never!

What this man said. Thanks bmwpower, I won't have to formulate my own opinion.

[Vindesh17]

Originally Posted by bmwpower

Wow to be honest, i really wanted to hate the car. There are too many editions of the new mustang coming out, and to release so many back to back over the years will obviously hurt the car's value in a collector's market. With that said, the Supersnake has finally done the mustang justice! It looks incredible, love everything about the car, the hood, the darkened rear braking lights, the rims, surprised it took them this many tries to get it right but better late then never!

very true, I agree also.

[The_Canuck]

Boring...?

[aNOBLEman]

That is one badass Mustang! I want a 725hp one.

[092326001]

the black lights dont suit my tastes but other wise its very good looking

they didnt fix the rear suspension did they?

[CdocZ]

Definitely, as said, a true Mustang taken beyond....Also as said, the black lights....oof

[taz_rocks_miami]

I'm not too crazy about the black lights either. Looks like some in Detroit are fixed on bringing back the muscle car era...that makes me happy.

[F1_Master]

Anyone happen to know the locations of these photos? The surrounding areas look a lot of Unique Performance (who build(t) GT500E SuperSnakes), who have been assigned a few of these.

Just curious as to see if they are in Texas, as I might go back out and see them.

[taz_rocks_miami]

Originally Posted by F1_Master

Anyone happen to know the locations of these photos? The surrounding areas look a lot of Unique Performance (who build(t) GT500E SuperSnakes), who have been assigned a few of these.

Just curious as to see if they are in Texas, as I might go back out and see them.

That probably is Unique Performance, they already own the Supersnake name, so it's only logical to think Ford commisioned them to build the Supersnake version of the GT500.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by The_Canuck

Boring...?

Boring? Why?