ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sad to see it on another website 1st, but we knew what was coming & how much before they did (I hope) http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_07/st-0607-500ssn.htm 06-07-07: Executives with Shelby Automobiles have announced that the company will transform consumer owned 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500’s into fire breathing “Super Snake” coupes for only US$27,995.00. Beginning in late summer of 2007, a limited number of GT500 owners can have this post-title package applied to their car at the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas. “The Ford Shelby GT500 is fast, but hard core enthusiasts asked us for a way make their Shelby a more aggressive, balanced performing track car,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby Automobiles. “Thanks to our partnership with Ford Racing, our Super Snake package will make their stock Shelby GT500 one of the most balanced, fastest, most fearsome muscle cars in the world. I’m going to hunt Vipers and Corvettes with mine” 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. Tuning options will range from a warranted 600 HP V8 to over 725 HP (unwarranted). Each car modified at the Las Vegas Shelby Automobiles facility will be documented and receive a special serial number. A GT500 with the first Super Snake package will be on display at the Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet in Tulsa, Okla. Headquartered at the Tulsa Marriott, the event includes a broad range of activities including drag racing, cruise night, road racing exhibitions, a car show and banquet.“I’m excited to debut our new Super Snake package for the enthusiasts at the Mid-America Ford and Performance Meet,” added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “They’ll be the first to see this amazing car with world-class capabilities. When combined with the MSRP of a GT500, this upgrade is far less expensive than the price of any other car with even close to the Super Snake’s power. No one can touch the performance, exclusivity and heritage of this post title Shelby package.” The GT500 Super Snake package, which will be installed at the Shelby factory includes: • Ford Racing Supercharger upgrade kit producing over 600 horsepower and 590 ft.-lbs. of torque; an optional 725 horsepower system is available • 6-speed manual transmission with a Ford Racing short-throw shifter and 3.73:1 rear axle ratio • Borla performance exhaust system for the 600 horsepower version; JBA manifold and back system for the 725 horsepower option • Engine dress up kit including billet aluminum fluid caps and dip stick handle • Ford Racing suspension tuning including dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars, and front strut tower brace • Exclusive Shelby- Alcoa 20-inch forged wheels with Super Snake center caps • Shelby / Baer 6 piston forged front brakes calipers with cross drilled and vented rotors all around • Front and rear brake cooling ducts • Side scoops, carbon fiber front fascia splitter, mirror covers and rocker panels • Classic Shelby design hood with functional scoops • Super Snake exclusive striping • ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear deck lid and 'Super Snake' badges • Center cluster with Carroll Shelby signature gauges for boost, fuel pressure and oil pressure • Shelby embroidered headrests, Super Snake door sill plates, aluminum map light accent, floor mats and other exclusive components • Official Shelby CSM dash plate Though the complete Super Snake package will be available exclusively through Shelby Automobiles, many of the products comprising the package will also be available from Shelby Automobiles and Ford Racing beginning in late June 2007. Anyone interested in transforming their Shelby GT500 into one of these rare supercars should contact John Walker at the Las Vegas factory at (702) 942-7325. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sad to see it on another website 1st, but we knew what was coming & how much before they did (I hope) http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_07/st-0607-500ssn.htm 06-07-07: Executives with Shelby Automobiles have announced that the company will transform consumer owned 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500’s into fire breathing “Super Snake” coupes for only US$27,995.00. Beginning in late summer of 2007, a limited number of GT500 owners can have this post-title package applied to their car at the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas. “The Ford Shelby GT500 is fast, but hard core enthusiasts asked us for a way make their Shelby a more aggressive, balanced performing track car,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby Automobiles. “Thanks to our partnership with Ford Racing, our Super Snake package will make their stock Shelby GT500 one of the most balanced, fastest, most fearsome muscle cars in the world. I’m going to hunt Vipers and Corvettes with mine” 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. Tuning options will range from a warranted 600 HP V8 to over 725 HP (unwarranted). Each car modified at the Las Vegas Shelby Automobiles facility will be documented and receive a special serial number. A GT500 with the first Super Snake package will be on display at the Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet in Tulsa, Okla. Headquartered at the Tulsa Marriott, the event includes a broad range of activities including drag racing, cruise night, road racing exhibitions, a car show and banquet.“I’m excited to debut our new Super Snake package for the enthusiasts at the Mid-America Ford and Performance Meet,” added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “They’ll be the first to see this amazing car with world-class capabilities. When combined with the MSRP of a GT500, this upgrade is far less expensive than the price of any other car with even close to the Super Snake’s power. No one can touch the performance, exclusivity and heritage of this post title Shelby package.” The GT500 Super Snake package, which will be installed at the Shelby factory includes: • Ford Racing Supercharger upgrade kit producing over 600 horsepower and 590 ft.-lbs. of torque; an optional 725 horsepower system is available • 6-speed manual transmission with a Ford Racing short-throw shifter and 3.73:1 rear axle ratio • Borla performance exhaust system for the 600 horsepower version; JBA manifold and back system for the 725 horsepower option • Engine dress up kit including billet aluminum fluid caps and dip stick handle • Ford Racing suspension tuning including dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars, and front strut tower brace • Exclusive Shelby- Alcoa 20-inch forged wheels with Super Snake center caps • Shelby / Baer 6 piston forged front brakes calipers with cross drilled and vented rotors all around • Front and rear brake cooling ducts • Side scoops, carbon fiber front fascia splitter, mirror covers and rocker panels • Classic Shelby design hood with functional scoops • Super Snake exclusive striping • ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear deck lid and 'Super Snake' badges • Center cluster with Carroll Shelby signature gauges for boost, fuel pressure and oil pressure • Shelby embroidered headrests, Super Snake door sill plates, aluminum map light accent, floor mats and other exclusive components • Official Shelby CSM dash plate Though the complete Super Snake package will be available exclusively through Shelby Automobiles, many of the products comprising the package will also be available from Shelby Automobiles and Ford Racing beginning in late June 2007. Anyone interested in transforming their Shelby GT500 into one of these rare supercars should contact John Walker at the Las Vegas factory at (702) 942-7325. 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. Coldy, Good find. Love the SS in Black! Hey, I thought we (you) had a special relationship with Amy--where's our exclusive.... Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKKay Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Sad to see it on another website 1st, but we knew what was coming & how much before they did (I hope) http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_07/st-0607-500ssn.htm 06-07-07: Executives with Shelby Automobiles have announced that the company will transform consumer owned 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500’s into fire breathing “Super Snake” coupes for only US$27,995.00. Beginning in late summer of 2007, a limited number of GT500 owners can have this post-title package applied to their car at the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas. “The Ford Shelby GT500 is fast, but hard core enthusiasts asked us for a way make their Shelby a more aggressive, balanced performing track car,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby Automobiles. “Thanks to our partnership with Ford Racing, our Super Snake package will make their stock Shelby GT500 one of the most balanced, fastest, most fearsome muscle cars in the world. I’m going to hunt Vipers and Corvettes with mine” 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. Tuning options will range from a warranted 600 HP V8 to over 725 HP (unwarranted). Each car modified at the Las Vegas Shelby Automobiles facility will be documented and receive a special serial number. A GT500 with the first Super Snake package will be on display at the Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet in Tulsa, Okla. Headquartered at the Tulsa Marriott, the event includes a broad range of activities including drag racing, cruise night, road racing exhibitions, a car show and banquet.“I’m excited to debut our new Super Snake package for the enthusiasts at the Mid-America Ford and Performance Meet,” added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “They’ll be the first to see this amazing car with world-class capabilities. When combined with the MSRP of a GT500, this upgrade is far less expensive than the price of any other car with even close to the Super Snake’s power. No one can touch the performance, exclusivity and heritage of this post title Shelby package.” The GT500 Super Snake package, which will be installed at the Shelby factory includes: • Ford Racing Supercharger upgrade kit producing over 600 horsepower and 590 ft.-lbs. of torque; an optional 725 horsepower system is available • 6-speed manual transmission with a Ford Racing short-throw shifter and 3.73:1 rear axle ratio • Borla performance exhaust system for the 600 horsepower version; JBA manifold and back system for the 725 horsepower option • Engine dress up kit including billet aluminum fluid caps and dip stick handle • Ford Racing suspension tuning including dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars, and front strut tower brace • Exclusive Shelby- Alcoa 20-inch forged wheels with Super Snake center caps • Shelby / Baer 6 piston forged front brakes calipers with cross drilled and vented rotors all around • Front and rear brake cooling ducts • Side scoops, carbon fiber front fascia splitter, mirror covers and rocker panels • Classic Shelby design hood with functional scoops • Super Snake exclusive striping • ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear deck lid and 'Super Snake' badges • Center cluster with Carroll Shelby signature gauges for boost, fuel pressure and oil pressure • Shelby embroidered headrests, Super Snake door sill plates, aluminum map light accent, floor mats and other exclusive components • Official Shelby CSM dash plate Though the complete Super Snake package will be available exclusively through Shelby Automobiles, many of the products comprising the package will also be available from Shelby Automobiles and Ford Racing beginning in late June 2007. Anyone interested in transforming their Shelby GT500 into one of these rare supercars should contact John Walker at the Las Vegas factory at (702) 942-7325. 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. Just looked at the pic. That is one sweet ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Thanks For The Update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 HMM just saw the part about the manifold and back system for the 725 hp version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I must have missed her call & then she called number 2 on her favorite list guess I better give her my cell ph number also so this doesn't happen again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FormerGmc Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 http://imgup-lb.automotive.com:8080/files/6435092.w700.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 http://imgup-lb.automotive.com:8080/files/6435092.w700.jpg Whoa. I like that!!! Much nicer touch on the stripe!!! That's one evil looking ride in black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointcover Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 http://imgup-lb.automotive.com:8080/files/6435092.w700.jpg That looks great! :happy feet: Is this the final product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 For some reason "GT500 Super Snake" sounds/looks better than "Super Snake GT500". what do you guys/Gals think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FAFP90 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 The lower rocker panel "Super Snake" stripes are of a different design between the black and red cars. I wonder which one is the final version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 The last I talked with Amy, the one I posted in post #11 should be it. But I would like to see it switched around to read & match the emblem above it "GT500 Super Snake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 The last I talked with Amy, the one I posted in post #11 should be it. But I would like to see it switched around to read & match the emblem above it "GT500 Super Snake" I Agree, "GT500 Super Snake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointcover Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I Agree,"GT500 Super Snake" DITTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I Agree,"GT500 Super Snake" Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I agree, GT500 Super Snake sounds better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 For some reason "GT500 Super Snake" sounds/looks better than "Super Snake GT500". what do you guys/Gals think? Agreed ! It will also match the emblem on the cobra above it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom07 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 OK, who wants to buy a kidney. I want that car!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FAFP90 Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 The last I talked with Amy, the one I posted in post #11 should be it. But I would like to see it switched around to read & match the emblem above it "GT500 Super Snake" I would also suggest they use the same font for the letters and numbers. Right now they are using two different fonts for "Super Snake". I personally like the block letter version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sssss Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 The last I talked with Amy, the one I posted in post #11 should be it. But I would like to see it switched around to read & match the emblem above it "GT500 Super Snake" +1000 Me3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 The $27,995 doesn't seem so bad now, does it? You know the old saying, "one picture is worth a 1,000 words", and in this case, 27,995 words. What a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLESREDGT500 Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 The $27,995 doesn't seem so bad now, does it? You know the old saying, "one picture is worth a 1,000 words", and in this case, 27,995 words.What a beauty. :tequila: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointcover Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 The $27,995 doesn't seem so bad now, does it? You know the old saying, "one picture is worth a 1,000 words", and in this case, 27,995 words.What a beauty. Thats still alot of potatos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 If anyone is coming to Tulsa the Super Snake will be in Tulsa for people to see.. Plus the S197 Shelby OA will be there we are having a member BBQ on Sunday from 12.30-1.30 during the Sunday car show if anyone wants to come please let me know. Robert and I and Crispy23c and Amyb will be there and last time I checked 15-20 Shelbys and lots of other S197 Shelby Members. Will be a great time. I have goodie bags for those members that show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Does anyone get Road and Track for July? I heard that that photo of the Black Super Snake came from there? Is this on the shelves yet or mail only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Does anyone get Road and Track for July? I heard that that photo of the Black Super Snake came from there? Is this on the shelves yet or mail only? It's on the shelves in Boston. Looks like Photoshop to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 It's on the shelves in Boston. Looks like Photoshop to me. Guys, I don't know where that black car came from, its not ours. The only one we have is the red one. If you look closely, the hood does even match The side stripe will have Gt500 and Super snake like in the red car picture, we are still working on the sizing and layout, but its close Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Guys, I don't know where that black car came from, its not ours. The only one we have is the red one. If you look closely, the hood does even matchThe side stripe will have Gt500 and Super snake like in the red car picture, we are still working on the sizing and layout, but its close Amy Another vote for GT500 Super Snake, not Super Snake GT500. Thanks for all you do around here Amy. What a gal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD Gofast Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 So is someone saying that the reported press release on that "other" site is a load of #2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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