crispy23c Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Well I finally got a chance to drive the Supercharged V6 Terlingua a couple of days ago while I was in LV. This was the show car with the Momo seats. The car sounds great (I really liked the sound of the duels out the side of the car, nice tone), and the Supercharger whine is addictive!!! The car is very well composed on the road, and nice and tight. Not a buttboard, but just nice and tight. I am pretty large (6'6"), but once I settled into the seat it was pretty comfortable. Acceleration is very linear on the car, and blasting over 100+ is verrry easy! The car moves out quickly. Bear in mind that I did not bury my foot into the pedal (this time), but I did jump on it and the car moves out like a potent V8. Without the weight I think the Terlingua fans will end up with a pretty fast, rare car that is going to kick some seroius V6 (and V8) butt!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFogarty Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Do you have any pictures? Saw the car at SEMA and really like it. Are they putting a roll bar in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Thanks for the first-hand impressions, Chris... Is the V6 Terlingua a Shelby-only item or also thru Ford dealers? Does any of the Ford warranty get pereserved? ...on the car" ...drivetrain? Is it a racer-only or registerable for street use? Do I sound like snoopy asking so many questions? ;-) I suspect alot of folks have the same questions -- any insight appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Do you have any pictures? Saw the car at SEMA and really like it. Are they putting a roll bar in it? click on this link & you will see amny photos of it & many other fantastic Shelby cars & videos http://www.shelbyautos.com/gallery.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted December 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Well, it will be at Carroll's 85th birthday...amongst other things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Well, it will be at Carroll's 85th birthday...amongst other things... huh? ...reminds me of: no soap; radio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 huh? ...reminds me of: no soap; radio! Dan, are you gonna be there? I have not seen the list of folks yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Dan, are you gonna be there? I have not seen the list of folks yet... Unfortunately not. Wish I could!!! Besides, I don't 'qualify' ;-) Chris, you'll need to post lots and lots of pics! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Lookey, lookey what went up on e-Bay! 1966 Terlingua DM-450 #0001 of only four to have ever existed!! Wonder what the reserve -- can't wait to se wwhat it will bring. Even more curious, why it's not at Russo & Steele vintage muscle auction this month where it will likely bring a small fortune!!! ...even tho the motor is a modern 347-crate. Nice ride!! <sigh> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshelby Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I drove one around the track for a few sessions at Carroll's 85th B-Day. Tight and smooth around the corners with plenty of power. Of course I had to let the Ford GT and the SuperSnake around on the straight. I drove one like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I drove one around the track for a few sessions at Carroll's 85th B-Day. Tight and smooth around the corners with plenty of power. Of course I had to let the Ford GT and the SuperSnake around on the straight. I drove one like this... Very cool!!! thanks for posting the pic too Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm presuming that the one you drove is not exactly like the one in the pic, because I believe the one in the pic is not supercharged (notice the missing decal when compared to the black one). Did the one you drive have the side exhaust or rear exhaust? -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm presuming that the one you drove is not exactly like the one in the pic, because I believe the one in the pic is not supercharged (notice the missing decal when compared to the black one). Did the one you drive have the side exhaust or rear exhaust? -Tom In JAS427's video HERE you can see that exact Terlingua car on the track. I believe that they ONLY allowed the n/a Terlingua's on track (there were two, one black & one G.O.) and the s/c car was not driven. At least that is what one of the instructors told me. I was not fortunate enough to be there P.s. It shows up just past the 8.30 min mark in the video...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Great vid, Sprint.. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Great vid, Sprint.. thanks! Does anyone know when the Terlingua section , with the HERO cards, will be activated again. Is there anyone that could PM the full length hero card to me so I can review the spec? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablito Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 In JAS427's video HERE you can see that exact Terlingua car on the track. I believe that they ONLY allowed the n/a Terlingua's on track (there were two, one black & one G.O.) and the s/c car was not driven. At least that is what one of the instructors told me. I was not fortunate enough to be there P.s. It shows up just past the 8.30 min mark in the video...... Both cars were on track but only a couple of sessions was the black one driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Does anyone know when the Terlingua section , with the HERO cards, will be activated again. Is there anyone that could PM the full length hero card to me so I can review the spec? Thank you Is this what you were looking for? There's another I've seen in PDF-format but it had no real additional info if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks for the video link and hero card guys... sure helps clear up some info. So if they want $8K for the V6 Base package, what will they ask for the full bore supercharged version? Any rumors out there? -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFogarty Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks for the video link and hero card guys... sure helps clear up some info. So if they want $8K for the V6 Base package, what will they ask for the full bore supercharged version? Any rumors out there? -Tom The info I have so far is the full V6 Performance Pack is 18,995 installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 That's right, but the package has been enhanced, and the final pricing will end up being about $1000 more. KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I hope it's not long before Ford puts the 3.5V6 in the mustang becasue that will be an awesome base for a similar package. The 3.5 is a superstrong mill. Still, I think the 4.0 Terlingua Perf pack will prove to be a venerable piece of machinery -- sort of the revenge of the CS6 There will be a lot of stock NA 6.2 Camaros optioned to that price range that will see it's taillights on a road course and in a straight line, imo, esp since it's at least a quarter-ton lighter ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoc Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 In JAS427's video HERE you can see that exact Terlingua car on the track. I believe that they ONLY allowed the n/a Terlingua's on track (there were two, one black & one G.O.) and the s/c car was not driven. At least that is what one of the instructors told me. I was not fortunate enough to be there P.s. It shows up just past the 8.30 min mark in the video...... Notice in the video, how the Terlingua darts in and out quickly. That's exactly how my CS6 is on the track, extremely nimble. Unfortunately, the yellow Terlinqua wasn't supercharged so it looks like it was a bit of a dog on the straight aways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I really liked the S/C Terlingua. Yes, t is the genesis of the CS6. The nice thing is, if you cannot afford to do the car all at once, you can 'stage' it and do upgrades at your pace. Make it just the way you want, and on a budget. 6 cyl. Mustangs are relatively inexpensive, and they have forged internals, a big plus when considering the S/C option. Did anyone see this at the track event for Carroll's 85th? That car just sucked up the curves!!!!! Boy, I need a bigger garage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Someone mentioned that the Terlingua can be done in parts, any specifics on individual parts? The hood for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshelby Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 The one I drove was not supercharged but as mentioned above, very nimble around the corners. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Just wondering if you can get the perfromance package, but without the S/C and side exhaust? Got one soon to be new teen driver in the family and the extra hp might not be a good thing yet. All ready have a 475 hp S/C Saleen H281 that he won't be allowed to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Just wondering if you can get the perfromance package, but without the S/C and side exhaust? Got one soon to be new teen driver in the family and the extra hp might not be a good thing yet. All ready have a 475 hp S/C Saleen H281 that he won't be allowed to drive. We will have 3 stages. You can scale it up as bad as you wish. Stage 3 would have the S/C. This way, you can build into your car on a budget, or have a great handling, sporty car, or build a track monster...or work your way into one. Final bill of materials is not set, but we definitely have our fingers on this pulse, it's just a formality at this point. While we have not started a 'list' yet, we are keeping contact information on those who are interested. Customers can have this car built at SA or at our soon to be open Mod Shops, which will be located regionally. I hope this is helpful, more details will come, I just cannot reveal too much right now. Soon, soon Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I really liked the S/C Terlingua. Yes, t is the genesis of the CS6. The nice thing is, if you cannot afford to do the car all at once, you can 'stage' it and do upgrades at your pace. Make it just the way you want, and on a budget. 6 cyl. Mustangs are relatively inexpensive, and they have forged internals, a big plus when considering the S/C option. Did anyone see this at the track event for Carroll's 85th? That car just sucked up the curves!!!!! Boy, I need a bigger garage... Chris, is that just the rods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoc Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Chris, is that just the rods? The rods are forged. The block is cast iron. The pistons are hyperpathetic just like the 4.6. Ford says the engine is good for 400-450 hp. That doesn't mean that it's going to immediately blow at 450 just that beyond that, it becomes a crap shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 We will have 3 stages. You can scale it up as bad as you wish. Stage 3 would have the S/C. This way, you can build into your car on a budget, or have a great handling, sporty car, or build a track monster...or work your way into one. Final bill of materials is not set, but we definitely have our fingers on this pulse, it's just a formality at this point. While we have not started a 'list' yet, we are keeping contact information on those who are interested. Customers can have this car built at SA or at our soon to be open Mod Shops, which will be located regionally. I hope this is helpful, more details will come, I just cannot reveal too much right now. Soon, soon Chris Chris, Looking at the non-S/C stages, how hard will it be to apply it to a 4.6 Mustang? The reason I ask is that much like the original Terlingua Trans-Am Shelbys, I'd like to race one. There are quite a few series out there to do it with a V8 Mustang (SCCA, NASA as examples). And yes, I realize that I could cobble together the parts, but it would be cool to race an official Shelby Terlingua, built by Tasca for those up here in the Northeast. I'm a big 1966-1972 Trans-Am fan, so to tie some history into my own car is just too tempting. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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