Michael Morris Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Love to see a picture of the hood tilted!!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 SHELBY AUTOS ANNOUNCES 800 HORSEPOWER DRAG RACING PACKAGE FOR GT500 SUPER SNAKE WITH DON PRUDHOMME Team Shelby.com – Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK) has returned to drag racing with a limited edition Prudhomme Edition Super Snake package for the Shelby GT500 Mustang. Carroll Shelby and Don “The Snake” Prudhomme unveiled the program during a private reception at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, Calif. The drag racing inspired 800 horsepower post title package was a collaboration between Shelby Autos and Don Prudhomme, who successfully drove a top fuel car for Carroll Shelby in the 1968 NHRA season. Each year, the Automobile Club of Southern California holds a dinner to support the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum on the first night of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals. In honor of the fortieth anniversary of the first race that Mr. Prudhomme drove for Carroll Shelby, the Shelby Autos team unveiled the new drag racing package that they developed together over the past year. “Don is an exceptional drag racer and I’m proud that he drove my first Top Fuel car in 1968,” noted Carroll Shelby. “By leveraging Don’s experience, we turned a really good car into a great drag racer that will beat up on the MOPAR and bow tie brigade right out of the box.” The program is a post-title package for 2007-2010 Ford Shelby GT500 cars already in the hands of owners. To create the Prudhomme Edition Super Snake, Shelby Autos pumps up the 5.4L supercharged engine to produce 800 hp on race fuel or 750 hp on 93 octane pump gas. The Shelby includes a Kenne Belle modified air intake sticking out of the hood in the tilt front end, a five-point Impact safety harness and a Borla side exhaust system. A front and rear adjustable BMR racing suspension and drag tires are included to improve traction during launches; optional street tires are available. For a more aggressive stance and improved aerodynamics, side lower rockers are incorporated. Only 100 total packages at $100,000 (not including car) will be offered. “Working with Don on this project was a great experience for our design team,” noted Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “Carroll and Don earned their stripes in competition over the years, so we had to build a car that would continue their racing domination. Our Prudhomme Edition GT500 Super Snake builds on that legacy and gives Shelby enthusiasts today a way to rule the quarter mile in their town.” By the mid-1960s, Carroll Shelby and Don Prudhomme were both at the top of their respective games. Prudhomme was one of the winningest Top Fuel drag racers in the country. Shelby was a racer-turned-builder of Cobras, GT40s and Mustangs who won endurance and road racing championships worldwide. His company even offered drag racing packages for privateers to compete in their Cobra or Shelby Mustang on the strip. “The Snake” and the Cobra’s creator teamed in 1968 for an NHRA ride. Prudhomme’s Ford Cammer-powered rail made its debut as “Shelby’s Super Snake at the 1968 Winternationals. He won the race and drove the rest of the season under the Shelby banner. Don “The Snake” Prudhomme’s successful racing career included winning the NHRA funny car championship four times. He was the first funny car driver to exceed 250 mph. In 1994, he began managing his own racing team, which won the Top Fuel championship in 2002 and 2003. Prudhomme was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1991 and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2000. “It’s been a great opportunity to work with Carroll and the Shelby Autos team on this amazing program,” added Prudhomme. “I’m honored that Carroll gave me this honor to build a car that’s true to his legacy and my efforts to move them across the finish line first. The car can be tuned to deliver over 800 horsepower on race gas, which should pretty fast. It’s well sorted out package that is capable of dusting the competition in the Shelby way.” The Prudhomme Edition Shelby GT500 Super Snake is intended to be truly a road and track car. "The thing I really think is cool about this car is that you can drive it both on the track and on the street,” added Prudhomme. “It reminds me of how drag racing used to be back in the day when we would drive our cars to the drag strip, race them, and drive them home at the end of the day. That's maybe the neatest thing about this car.” High resolution images of the Shelby GT500 Super Snake Prudhomme package can be secured by contacting Scott Black with TPRM at (214) 520-3430. About Shelby Automobiles, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., (www.shelbyautos.com) manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. Shelby Automobiles is a division of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (CSBI.PK). Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division, is the exclusive holder of Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. For more information, visit www.carrollshelbyinternational.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I had a chance to talk to Don “The Snake” Prudhomme at the grand opening of the Corner Cafe. Very cool guy that loves to talk shop. This is a great idea SAI. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver08elly Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Why the regular gt front end? I waould love to see the engine cuz i am in love with the hood and bird catcher on top....and hte side pipes. But is really about it....Definitly not a fan of the price tag... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Pretty close resemblance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhead20 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Pretty close resemblance!! sweet...........it has lambo doors :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 sweet...........it has lambo doors :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Yeah thats what i'm talking about I love it; now I need to sell my house to get it. With only 100 made its probably going to be in more museums than race tracks. It does look alot like kitt but only cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbylvr Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 YAHOO!!!!! Let me say-- I too have seen this car in person and pictures do NOT do it justice.. Its an amazing car... and I can't wait for someone to take me for a RIDE!!!!! I WISH I had the money. WISH WISH WISH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I can not wait to get photos of the tilt hood it is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nice car. And thus the reason the Mustang has made it for so long - very versitle in the right hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Canfield Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 It is not a link just type in TeamShelby.com and it is on the front page. Did that, works just fine. Then when I try to click onto the link into the forums, it comes up wiht the same 'box' with the same aggrevating message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 That ought to go over good with wifey. Oh yah, you got that right Rob. Between the 7000 series Cobra, GT350 and now this. Her responce will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Did that, works just fine. Then when I try to click onto the link into the forums, it comes up wiht the same 'box' with the same aggrevating message. May want to delete your cookies and history, close IE and reopen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 if anyone can not get the link to work please, just type in teamshelby.com to see the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 if anyone can not get the link to work please, just type in teamshelby.com to see the photos. That does not work, Sharon. I have tried numerous times and just get a box that leads me nowhere. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 That does not work, Sharon. I have tried numerous times and just get a box that leads me nowhere. Jim No problems here. I can see everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 That does not work, Sharon. I have tried numerous times and just get a box that leads me nowhere. Jim try this: http://www.teamshelby.com/index.php?catego...2_articleid=241 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby65_mustang Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 What is it with the TS link? I still keep getting a message that is a downloadable file, and does not link me to anything!?!?!?!?! Can't see anything about it!!!! Do you have POP-UP Blockers on?? hold Control button down when trying to bring up, then release and it should come up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 try this: http://www.teamshelby.com/index.php?catego...2_articleid=241 Bless you! Worked perfectly. Thanks. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTpower Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm going to be honest here, it's butt ugly!! Looks like a cheap ass front end with a $10 grill from home depot. Please..........it's Mad Max Part 4. I love drag racing and Don P but please......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Bless you! Worked perfectly. Thanks. Jim Your welcome Jim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hill Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thank god it was not this thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver08elly Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thank god it was not this thing! U mock but i would rock one of these....where can i get one? And how much?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08sgt1042 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Ok enough already with the Super Snake theme let's get something original going.....SGT, GT500, SS I II III let's move on already!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 U mock but i would rock one of these....where can i get one? And how much?? You can get the package for your G.T 500 for 100,000 either 750 h.p on 93 pump gas or 800 h.p on race fuel only 100 packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 You can get the package for your G.T 500 for 100,000 either 750 h.p on 93 pump gas or 800 h.p on race fuel only 100 packages. I think he was asking about the Smart GT50%... Jokingly I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 What a surprise. Another upfit for the GT500. :glare: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I wonder if a free mullet upgrade is included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'll wait for a SGT upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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