robertlane Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 SHELBY AMERICAN UNLEASHES MOST POWERFUL GT500 SUPER SNAKE PACKAGES FOR 2013 MODEL YEAR • Shelby American now offers the 2013 GT500 Super Snake in either a 662 HP or 850 HP version • 2013MY GT500 Super Snake offers optional “wide body” for the first time in history • Debuts at Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas and offers new, lower price for base model car • Shelby American limits production to only 500 cars for 2013MY GT500 Super Snake TEAM SHELBY – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), is now offering the most powerful versions of the Shelby GT500 Super Snake for the 2013 model year in the company’s 50 year history. With a base model rated at 662 HP and an optional 850 HP version, the limited edition 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake also features new styling cues, color options and optional performance upgrades at a lower base price. Only 500 total 2013 Super Snakes will be built; the car is available as a coupe or convertible in the entire color palette offered by Ford Motor Company on the Shelby GT500. “When Ford launched the 2013 Shelby GT500, we were bombarded with requests for Shelby American to offer a Super Snake package for the car,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “Our team worked closely with Ford Racing and other key partners to develop our new fire breathing snake. The result is the most powerful base model Super Snake ever at 662 horsepower, which is available at prices lower than previous models. By checking off a few boxes in the series of optional equipment, you can take home a street-legal 850 horsepower version that runs on pump gas.” For the 2013 model year, Shelby American takes the stock Ford GT500 and kicks it up to the next performance level with new options and styling changes. Customers can choose between Satin Black or Gloss White stripes to be paired with new wheels in Satin Black or Bright Silver Metallic, along with new silver and blue stripes paired with limited base vehicle colors. Offered for the first time in Shelby American’s history will be a choice of rear-only or front and rear “wide body” packages with an optional 14 inch rear wheel and tire package, as seen on the Carroll Shelby Tribute car developed by Ford and Shelby American that was unveiled in Monterey. The 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake will make an appearance at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Las Vegas, September 27 – 29. “The Shelby GT500 Super Snake has been the big dog of the Shelby American lineup,” added Shelby American Vice President of Production Gary Davis. “With Ford’s new 2013 Shelby GT500 having 662 hp right out of the box, along with our new wide body putting 14 inches of rubber on the ground, this car will be a game changer when it comes to power to the pavement performance.” The Shelby GT500 Super Snake is a post-title program based on the Ford Shelby GT500. The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake post title package includes: Standard base tune is 662 HP and 631 ft./lbs. of torque ($28,995.00) 6-speed manual transmission with 3.31:1 rear axle ratio and short-throw shifter with optional 3.73:1 Upgraded suspension package Shelby Performance cooling package with a new radiator, heat exchanger and aluminum cooling tanks New spoked Shelby-designed 20-inch wheels and performance tires Shelby / Borla exhaust system Optional Shelby / Ford Racing 850 hp Whipple supercharger or 850 hp Kenne Bell supercharger Forged Shelby / Wildwood brakes with 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rear calipers and cross drilled / vented rotors Front brake cooling ducts and behind the door side scoops Unique fiberglass hood featuring classic Shelby Super Snake design Shelby signature Super Snake stripes in either satin black, gloss white, silver or blue “Super Snake” vehicle badges, and unique CSM number interior and engine plates “Shelby” lettering across the rear deck lid Optional two tone leather interior Shelby signature embroidered headrests, floor mats and other Shelby designed components The 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake post-title package starts at $28,995.00 for the 662 HP version and $39,995.00 for the 850 HP model, not including the base car. Only 500 of these cars will be built, all at the Shelby American factory in Las Vegas. Customers can build their dream Shelby Super Snake online with the “Build-One” program at http://shelbyamerica...m/buildhome.asp. Those interested in a car can also contact the Shelby American sales department at (702) 942-7325 or go to www.shelbyamerican.com. More on this topic here. About Shelby American, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles; it offers the Shelby 1000, GT350, GT500 Super Snake and GTS post-title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang. For more information, visit www.shelbyamerican.com. Shelby American 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. Information is at www.shelbylicensing.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 These cars are slowly creeping northward on the wallet....making it harder and harder for the working stiff man, to 'achieve' the dream. Shame there isn't an SGT (type) program anymore. It was simple for Joe Consumer to walk on the lot and drive home in a Shelby Automobile. No slam to this new SS, as it looks wonderful! But the already small 'pool' of buyers for these cars is shrinking. Just MHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 This would be a great car, if you could get the base GT500 without being gouged and abused by the dealers. Maybe in a few years after the hype and crazy activity around the "new" GT500 wears off and they are selling for half sticker, like the 2010s are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 This would be a great car, if you could get the base GT500 without being gouged and abused by the dealers. Maybe in a few years after the hype and crazy activity around the "new" GT500 wears off and they are selling for half sticker, like the 2010s are. Of course there is that too.... Another hurdle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007tungstenGT500 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 yeah, i predict the '06-'09 Shelby GT will be the most fondly remembered, simply because they are the most affordable. followed by the non-SAI GT500 because of the availability. meaning more people will actually own these models and have an opportunity to actually experience them and develop memories and a fondness for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 I always said if I won the Lotto, I would hold true to my words that was said to John Luft personally " I will buy the baddest Shelby made " Reality will lean more to a used Shelby someday. My heart will be set on a 2011 GT350 or a GT. I always have liked the simple design of the GT's, yet that car looks agressive and shows some Shelby DNA in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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