Carroll hall shelby, american race car driver and builder born jan. The hottest specialty performance car in the world right now is the shelby super snake, which is built at shelby american in las vegas, nevada. The shelby cobra 427 super snake is an exceptional car. Shelby f150 super snake launches with 750 hp car and driver. A dualintake hood feeds the fivepointoh, ground effects and fender flares add to its loud presence, and 22inch shelby retro chrome wheels with performance tires provide more grip. Both car and driver sadly perished in the pacific ocean. Snapping the throttle open at any speed jams the low setback into the small of your back. My most recent relapse was at the hands of the 1967 shelby gt500 super snake, a car that didnt technically exist in production form until earlier this year. Based on the regular cab, shortbed f150, the super snake sport receives a comprehensive performance makeover from shelby american. The super snake has a monstrous 427cid, 800hp twin paxton supercharged. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Allnew 2018 shelby mustang super snake packs 800 hp carbuzz.
Its a twodoor version of the super snake shelby builds, but this is like the f150 lighting we never received. The 2019 model offered at the brown lee ford dealership, for example, is as stacked as it gets. Wide body concept introduced for first time on newest generation ford mustang platform. Shelby american pulled the wraps off two new vehicles today, one officially listed as a concept and one on sale now. Well deliver your vehicle and all documentation to your home.
Shelby americans been hard at work to give you the vehicle you desire. Super snake was the moniker originally attached to a 1966 ac cobra 427 competition roadster that the man himself, carroll shelby, converted in to a street car. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first super snake, shelby cooks up a special edition based on the ford mustang gt. Shelby super snake prudhomme turns back the clock fuel. May 22, 2017 shelby points out that the philosophy for super snake vehicles is adding more power, sound, styling, and handling. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver muscle car.
Shelby american has been selling a super snake version of the currentgeneration mustang for quite some time, but its only now the pony car is getting the wide body treatment. Unfortunately, the csx3033 super snake was too extreme for maxey as well, who lost control of the 800hp, 2300ishpound muscle car and drove it off a cliff. This mustang is an original shelby super snake of which only 500 pieces are available worldwide. I wanted it to be the fastest, meanest car on the road. It also means that when youre tooling around town, it feels like a normal car. Based on the 2018 mustang facelift, the new super snake is powered. Jan 14, 2019 in the driver s seat of the 2020 ford shelby mustang gt500. When tasked with building a race car out of the mustang, shelby. This is an amazing opportunity to own a modernday muscle car that screams collectible. Shelby f150 super snake churns out 750 horspower alt driver. The reardrive vehicle shares a shrieking 526hp naturally aspirated 5. Theres a stupid guy who said super snake is a tuning car.
Jun 08, 2018 shelby american revealed the updated super snake package based on the 2018 ford mustang. Car and driver to make the newest iteration of the dragon snake a real firebreathing quartermile killer, shelby american first pulled out more power from the burly supercharged 5. The super snake, available with an automatic or manual transmission, begins as a mustang gt with its 5. This type of car would be stored in a climate regulated facility. And yet it is so tractable, able to roll down the street like a king on its shelby 20 inch forged aluminum wheels and high performance tires. Shelby super snake sport f150 headed to production with. A legendary ford mustang sold for a historic price at the mecum auctions event in kissimmee, fla. Just 30 super snakes of this type will be built, so if you want to jump on one of these totally reasonable. Testing the 850hp shelby gt500 super snake on ignition w. Our new shelby f150 super snake is certainly worthy of the name.
From the sharp handling suspension to the thundering 750 horses and pure american styling, its a remarkable vehicle. I drove the 800 hp shelby super snake and survived. Shelby american revealed the updated super snake package based on the 2018 ford mustang. Research the 2020 ford mustang shelby super snake in greensboro, nc at green ford.
The most powerful and fastest mustang of all time the 2020 ford shelby gt500. For the annual sema show currently taking place in las vegas, shelby american brought two vehicles. Shelby super snake sport f150 headed to production with 770 hp. Carroll shelby may have decamped to that big racetrackchili cookoff in the sky, but the company he left behind continues his good work modifying ford mustangs. Only 150 units of the f150 super snake will be produced for the 2017 model year. The headrests also feature shelby snake embroidery. Ford mustang shelby gt500 turns dragon snake car and driver.
Shelby lets loose a pair of supercharged super snakes. In keeping with the high performance characteristics of the super snake, a specific interior standard with the shelby seating upholstery upgrade. The mustang super snake wide body is the first factory concept car to come from shelby american in more than 10 years. In the drivers seat of the 2020 ford shelby mustang gt500. Aug 04, 2017 shelby super snake prudhomme turns back the clock. An american automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, carroll shelby was best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and later with mustangbased performance cars build in partnership with ford motor company. Which brings us to the car seen here the 2015 shelby super snake and todays shelby american. On this episode of ignition, carlos lago tests the super snake on the chassis. The gt500 super snake is back from shelby american, and weve decided to welcome the car back to the channel in a more appropriate manner. Were looking at a 2017 super snake shelby mustang in white paint and blue stripes.
In 1994, he began managing his own racing team, which won the top. Shelby super snake australia, with vehicles in stock for immediate delivery, at american car company, gold coast call us now on 07 5665 7546 or 0411 767 974 to discuss the shelby super snake range. He was the first funny car driver to exceed 250 mph. Shelby points out that the philosophy for super snake vehicles is adding more power, sound, styling, and handling. These mustangs are incredibly popular and this one is more than just the average driver you see running around. With 850 hp, the 20 shelby gt500 super snake is rated nearly 200 hp more than the standard 662hp ford shelby gt500. On my car story were in las vegas nv on 33117 at shelby american, inc. Watch this teenagers video of his first trip to a drag strip in his new ford mustang, in which he hit the mark at 2. The chrysler hemi was king of the drag strip and slingshot top fuel dragsters, which put the driver behind a nitroburning time bomb, were all the rage. The latest example is the justannounced 2015 shelby super snake, which promises as much as 750plus horsepower. Shelby makes the super snake more venomous with wide body kit.
May 19, 2017 shelby american has been selling a super snake version of the currentgeneration mustang for quite some time, but its only now the pony car is getting the wide body treatment. Shelbys super snake mustang puts down a totally sane 825 hp. Up for sale we have a 2010 ford shelby gt500 super snake. The car was purchased in 2007 as a gt500 from the factory and was then sent to shelby america where it was upgraded and became a 40th anniversary shelby edition. A 755hp upgrade, this super snake comes with all the standard features. Carol shelby took the wraps off one of the baddest mustangs ever built for the street. Cars and coffee events will likely never be safe, but this really is a high performance car that can be driven by nearly anyone who has the maturity to not drive like an idiot. Shelby gt500 super snake laptimes, specs, performance data. May 18, 2017 wide body road racing 2017 shelby super snake concept car unveiled by shelby american in southern california.
Wide body road racing 2017 shelby super snake concept car unveiled by shelby american in southern california. He was inducted into the motorsports hall of fame of america in 1991. If it hooks up, the super snake would probably run in the. As the bestperforming mustang ever, the ford mustang shelby gt500 blends modern sportscar performance with iconic musclecar presence. Apr 01, 2018 today well be focusing on drag racing. The blue oval claims the muscle car can cover the quarter mile in a sub11second time, and the. The super snake is inspired by the 1967 gt500 super snake, a car made by carroll shelby for goodyear tires. They can easily be read without letting the driver s eyes stray from the. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968. I drove the 800 hp shelby super snake and survived, unfortunately.
This car was delivered new in europe and is delivered with an original european certificate of conformity. Over five decades after the first shelby super snake rolled out of shelby american, the allnew 20182020 edition is once again leaving the performance world snake bit. Ron pratte put the car up for auction at the barrettjackson event in. Shelby american driver and engineer, ken miles, drove the gt350 to its first victory on. But i truly remember, the first mustang hit over 170 mph is 67 gt500 super snake. Don prudhomme born april 6, 1941, san fernando, california, nicknamed the snake, is an american drag racer. The shelby f150 super snake sport is more powerful than a. The shelby gt500 is the quickest mustang ford has ever built. Supra to nascar, 2018 shelby super snake, tesla model x crash. A shelby designed multigauge cluster, with oil pressure, fuel pressure and boost gauges is mounted in the center of the dash. The company says the 760hp muscle car will rocket to 60 mph in 3.
Based on the 2018 mustang facelift, the new super snake is. The super snake also gained typical roadgoing features, including a windshield and a rollbar behind the drivers seat the super snake started life as a cobra competition model, which wasnt. And on the street, its comfortable driving between red lights. Supra to nascar, 2018 shelby super snake, tesla model x. That hasnt stopped shelby from taking the already potent pony car to a new extreme with the launch of a new super snake variant. Join the fastestgrowing online community for car enthusiasts for indepth discussions, quick chats, photo sharing and more. Ford f150 shelby super snakes are available at a number of different locations, and likely at your closest ford dealer.
Shelby super snake prudhomme turns back the clock fuel curve. This boss mustang proves 750 hp is always a fitting tribute. Its the 2020 shelby f150 super snake sport, and it boasts. In the driver s seat of the 2020 ford shelby mustang gt500. May 18, 2017 shelby american pulled the wraps off two new vehicles today, one officially listed as a concept and one on sale now. Inspired by the original oneandonly super snake, one of the rarest. With nearly 500 horsepower for just 2,500 pounds, the cobra 427 was awesome, spellbinding, said car and driver. Prudhomme crewed for tv tommy ivo on ivos twinengined slingshot in 1960. The super snake was rated at 800 horsepower, an insane figure considering the car tipped the scales at only 2,550 pounds. Inside, the f150 super snake comes with tinted windows, a serial number plaque, as well as the shelby logo on the console lid and carpeted floor mats. The shelby super snake wide body concept is based on the current ford mustang. During my time on the drag strip, the best i could do was an 11. Shelby american unveils f150 super snake street truck.
Shelby and super snake badging is displayed on the grille, the hood, the doors, the bedside panels, and the tailgate. Wide body road racing 2017 shelby super snake concept car. Over five decades after the first shelby super snake rolled out of shelby american, the allnew 20182020 edition is once again leaving the performance world snakebit. With new suspension and brakes, it carves up the road course with ease. Sep 29, 2015 the super snake has been available in one form or another since. The super snake has been available in one form or another since.
Pay extra for a whipple or kenne bell supercharger, and shelby claims the engine will generate up to 750 horsepower. He is still the only individual to win the 24 hours of le mans as a driver, team manager, and manufacturer. Building a shelby super snake at shelbyamerican in las vegas. They can easily be read without letting the drivers eyes stray from the road.
Vehicle page for the 2020 shelby super snake mustang. Building a shelby super snake at shelbyamerican in las. The shelby test driver, who i was following, seeing my increasing speed took this as. Unique 1967 ford mustang shelby gt500 super snake sold at. The gt500 is a car someone could drive daily to and from an office park. Ford mustang shelby gt500 looks to kill quartermiles in. The super snake was rated at 800 horsepower, an insane figure considering the car tipped the scales at only 2,550.