Mustang GT500 "SuperSnake" To Be Produced - Up To 725HP
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04-28-2007 | 07:44 AM
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Mustang GT500 "SuperSnake" To Be Produced - Up To 725HP
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SHELBY AUTOS AND FORD RACING TO BUILD 600+ HP STREET LEGAL SHELBY GT500 "SUPER SNAKES"
Las Vegas – April 27, 2007 – Shelby 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, 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.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With more than 280,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, Aston Martin and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com. For more information regarding Ford Racing performance packs, visit www.fordracingparts.com.
About Shelby Automobiles, Inc.
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company manufactures authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. The company has partnered with Ford Motor Company to build the Shelby GT, Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT-H, which are based on the current Mustang. For more information about Shelby Automobiles, visit www.shelbyautos.com.
SHELBY AUTOS AND FORD RACING TO BUILD 600+ HP STREET LEGAL SHELBY GT500 "SUPER SNAKES"
Las Vegas – April 27, 2007 – Shelby 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, 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.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With more than 280,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, Aston Martin and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com. For more information regarding Ford Racing performance packs, visit www.fordracingparts.com.
About Shelby Automobiles, Inc.
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company manufactures authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. The company has partnered with Ford Motor Company to build the Shelby GT, Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT-H, which are based on the current Mustang. For more information about Shelby Automobiles, visit www.shelbyautos.com.
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04-28-2007 | 11:01 AM
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If im not mistaken the picture is a photo chop of the GT500 KR (King of the Road) model they are producing. The only difference between the two visually is the color and super snake badging and the side window scoops.
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04-28-2007 | 01:27 PM
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Yeah, I call BS. That's a pretty crappy chop.
After talking to a Ford rep. at the auto show that was here last month. We should have:
The KR, The Hertz production car, The Shelby GT, and the Bullitt.
Those models are supposed to be released before the big 're-design' in 2009 or 2010.
After talking to a Ford rep. at the auto show that was here last month. We should have:
The KR, The Hertz production car, The Shelby GT, and the Bullitt.
Those models are supposed to be released before the big 're-design' in 2009 or 2010.
#9
04-28-2007 | 02:29 PM
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Becasue, the new camero is coming out as well as the challenger etc..
They want to stay in the competition so there redesiging it as well as putting in a bigger better engine
They want to stay in the competition so there redesiging it as well as putting in a bigger better engine
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04-28-2007 | 02:40 PM
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Yeah, I call BS. That's a pretty crappy chop.
After talking to a Ford rep. at the auto show that was here last month. We should have:
The KR, The Hertz production car, The Shelby GT, and the Bullitt.
Those models are supposed to be released before the big 're-design' in 2009 or 2010.
After talking to a Ford rep. at the auto show that was here last month. We should have:
The KR, The Hertz production car, The Shelby GT, and the Bullitt.
Those models are supposed to be released before the big 're-design' in 2009 or 2010.
#11
04-28-2007 | 02:44 PM
8-2=6
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hope it helps some
http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-20...d-mustang.html
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04-28-2007 | 03:03 PM
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That's what Ill be waiting for.
As far as the new engine packages, I really haven't heard much of anything about the V8's. Im sure that they will find some way to pull some more HP out of the 4.6 because I doubt that they will go back to a 302 or anything like that.
The new V6's are supposedly going to be pushing out somewhere in the neighborhood of 250-270HP..
Can you imagine that though? A new fastback Mach?!?
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04-28-2007 | 03:10 PM
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From talking to the ford reps. it should be a fastback inspired design. I think that is why there has been no talk about a Mach I believe they are going to wait until after the redesign for another Mach.
That's what Ill be waiting for.
As far as the new engine packages, I really haven't heard much of anything about the V8's. Im sure that they will find some way to pull some more HP out of the 4.6 because I doubt that they will go back to a 302 or anything like that.
The new V6's are supposedly going to be pushing out somewhere in the neighborhood of 250-270HP..
Can you imagine that though? A new fastback Mach?!?
That's what Ill be waiting for.
As far as the new engine packages, I really haven't heard much of anything about the V8's. Im sure that they will find some way to pull some more HP out of the 4.6 because I doubt that they will go back to a 302 or anything like that.
The new V6's are supposedly going to be pushing out somewhere in the neighborhood of 250-270HP..
Can you imagine that though? A new fastback Mach?!?
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04-28-2007 | 03:12 PM
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Oh yeah.. As far as the Bullitt, the rep. really couldn't say a whole lot about it.. Im sure it will be similar to the old Bullitt, she did say it would prob. be similar colors with the black, dfg, and blue. As far as the engine Combo, who knows? Umm, If I had to guess I'd say it would be a 4v N/A.
And as far as what alot of people are guessing for the redesign, I really don't think that Ford would go with the Giugiaro design.. That to me would be wayyy off base for what they have set up with the retro design.. Plus it mirrors the Camaro way too much. IMHO
And as far as what alot of people are guessing for the redesign, I really don't think that Ford would go with the Giugiaro design.. That to me would be wayyy off base for what they have set up with the retro design.. Plus it mirrors the Camaro way too much. IMHO
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04-28-2007 | 04:39 PM
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You guys missed the C-Scoop on the rear quarter, and front brake calipers.
But yeah,thats a terrible chop. Look at the fog lights on the "Super Snake". They look cartoonish .
Besides,it just yet another badass ride from Ford that no one but rich asses will be able to afford. Thank you dealerships !!
But yeah,thats a terrible chop. Look at the fog lights on the "Super Snake". They look cartoonish .
Besides,it just yet another badass ride from Ford that no one but rich asses will be able to afford. Thank you dealerships !!
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04-28-2007 | 07:56 PM
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The ZO7 will still probably tear the super snake up. It will be way lighter and will kill it on a road course as well. I'm not a huge fan of the 05+ stangs. To big and heavy. I would rather have an 03 cobra than GT500. Then again if someone wanted to give me a Gt500, I would not turn them down.
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05-02-2007 | 07:25 PM
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i know i do not own a ford, but i did read in a magazine that they were going to come out with a 435 hp in all mustangs with the exception of the specialty cars. and v6's will be like a special order item. just what i read. and they also said it would probably be the fastback type. not for sure what magazine it was, but if they do put that engine in a fastback whue it will be a fast car for a min. buck! and i drive a 04 gto, heavy a$$ car. but it would be nice to see ford make a bigger engine for the motoring public than the 4.6 which is not a bad engine. just needs to be bigger. good luck guy's on what they give you. kerry!!!
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05-02-2007 | 08:02 PM
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i know i do not own a ford, but i did read in a magazine that they were going to come out with a 435 hp in all mustangs with the exception of the specialty cars. and v6's will be like a special order item. just what i read. and they also said it would probably be the fastback type. not for sure what magazine it was, but if they do put that engine in a fastback whue it will be a fast car for a min. buck! and i drive a 04 gto, heavy a$$ car. but it would be nice to see ford make a bigger engine for the motoring public than the 4.6 which is not a bad engine. just needs to be bigger. good luck guy's on what they give you. kerry!!!
Im prob. going to wait until the re-design before I purchase another Mustang, in the process of trying to sell mine and get a DD.
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05-03-2007 | 10:03 AM
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[QUOTE=wnracing;260040]
Im prob. going to wait until the re-design before I purchase another MustangQUOTE]
That's exactly what I'm doing....I can't wait to see the re-design, but I'm hesitant to buy a GT without knowing what special edition stangs are coming out. I really want another Mach 1 if they make one.
Im prob. going to wait until the re-design before I purchase another MustangQUOTE]
That's exactly what I'm doing....I can't wait to see the re-design, but I'm hesitant to buy a GT without knowing what special edition stangs are coming out. I really want another Mach 1 if they make one.
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05-03-2007 | 02:55 PM
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That's exactly what I'm doing....I can't wait to see the re-design, but I'm hesitant to buy a GT without knowing what special edition stangs are coming out. I really want another Mach 1 if they make one.
If I was going to guess I would have to guess (IF IT IS A FASTBACK DESIGN) then it would be: The BOSS and the Mach 1. I'd like to see a real GT350, that would be awesome.
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05-04-2007 | 12:19 AM
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2009 Mustang?
Saw this on the internet. prototype I'm guessing.. But they'll probably go with this type body style. I remember when people bitched about the new 99 body style too.. Change is good I reckon
#26
05-04-2007 | 12:30 AM
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I don't love it, but i could get used to it if its fast.
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05-04-2007 | 02:31 AM
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If they did go with that design I would give up on Mustangs all-together it just doesn't look like a Mustang.
Powertrain:
The V6 Mustang is expected to get a new 3.5-Liter engine based at 260-280 horsepower. This new design 3.5-Liter engine is being tested in Ford’s Australian line and with modifications should make its way into the United States. With this power output, the 2009 V6 Mustang may run times faster than most earlier GT models.
To power the 2009 Ford Mustang GT, Ford will either stick with the current 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine, or upgrade to the 4.6L 4-valve V8 and possibly the 5.4L 4-vavle V8 engine. With the growing fuel crunch, how is ford supposed to market a larger and more powerful powertrain?
Ford will go with DOD (Displacement on Demand) technology, an innovation that, at cruise rpms, can shut down 4 of the 8 cylinders to drastically improve fuel economy, but at higher rpms, the computer will throw the car back into power mode! Overall horsepower is again expected to be at or above the 300 mark, and wouldn’t it be nice to have 300 horsepower at 30+mpg?
To power the 2009 Ford Mustang GT, Ford will either stick with the current 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine, or upgrade to the 4.6L 4-valve V8 and possibly the 5.4L 4-vavle V8 engine. With the growing fuel crunch, how is ford supposed to market a larger and more powerful powertrain?
Ford will go with DOD (Displacement on Demand) technology, an innovation that, at cruise rpms, can shut down 4 of the 8 cylinders to drastically improve fuel economy, but at higher rpms, the computer will throw the car back into power mode! Overall horsepower is again expected to be at or above the 300 mark, and wouldn’t it be nice to have 300 horsepower at 30+mpg?
Maybe? --Hope not. (could live with that over the Giugiaro design)
The Mustang Source used to have a small picture of an 05+ with a custom fastback design, but now I can't seem to find it..
Who knows, hopefully Ford will just go with a Fastback design and stay far away from anything that resembles the Camaro in the least.
#28
05-04-2007 | 10:00 AM
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Good info wnracing....They better make the GT's well over 300hp if the V-6's are going to be pushing 260-280. It will be interesting that's for sure. I'm really curious if they will continue with the 3 valve or go to a 4 valve.
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05-04-2007 | 10:31 AM
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I'm sure the GTs will have a good increase in HP, but how much is the car going to weigh? I wouldn't be surprised if you start to see the number get up to like 3700lbs. in a stock GT. It would almost be cancelling out the extra say 50hp bump the GT might get. Ford needs to come up with a better power to weight ratio.
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05-04-2007 | 10:41 AM
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I'm sure the GTs will have a good increase in HP, but how much is the car going to weigh? I wouldn't be surprised if you start to see the number get up to like 3700lbs. in a stock GT. It would almost be cancelling out the extra say 50hp bump the GT might get. Ford needs to come up with a better power to weight ratio.
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