The Shelby Super Snake Is Out of The Bag

It has certainly been a year for special edition Ford Mustangs. We've seen everything from the California Special, the Parnelli-Jones Saleen, the Shelby GT500, upcoming GT500 KR, and the Shelby GT just to name a few. However, a press release was issued today that will trump anything that has been seen to date. Not surprisingly, it comes from Shelby.

The Shelby GT500 Super Snake has many great features, however, the one that stands out the most is the 725 horsepower supercharged monster of an engine. It also features a cold air intake, Baer brakes, a Shelby short shifter, and a Borla cat back exhaust system. However, the factory warranty will not remain intact with the 725 hp package. We know, big surprise. However, we guarantee you will be the owner of one of the most incredible Shelby Mustangs ever produced.

Shelby is also planning to offer a more modest 600 horsepower version, which we assume will utilize a stock GT500 supercharger instead of the Shelby blower found on the 725hp version. You know it is a great time in the automotive world when we refer to 600hp as being modest. These Super Snake cars are sure to be a hit with the newfound Mustang frenzy that seems to be taking over the automotive world, and you can guarantee that those that want them will be paying for them. You have to find a new Shelby and purchase it from Ford at the almost $41,000 MSRP, but at the moment, no dealership in their right mind is selling these cars for sticker, so expect to pay closer to $60,000. THEN, you have to send the car to Shelby for the Super Snake upgrades, which adds on another $28,000 for the 600hp version. Yes folks, that is almost MSRP for a new Mustang GT. However, for the 725hp package, we expect that buyers will be coughing up enough dough to buy a second GT500, maybe even more.

It should be interesting to see what kind of money these Super Snakes will be bringing in. It seems that no matter what price Ford and Shelby put on their cars, people will trip over each other to get to the dealership and sign the papers first.

2008 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Package Parts

Performance

• Shelby Supercharger Upgrade 600 - 725+
• Cold Air intake
• Shelby/Baer 6 piston caliper bake system
• Shelby short throw shifter
• Shelby/Eibach coil over suspension
• Shelby/Eibach sway bars
• Borla cat-back exhaust system

Exterior

• Shelby Super Snake Hood
• Carbon fiber front fascia splitter
• Carbon fiber mirror covers
• Carbon fiber rocker panels
• Shelby deck lid letter kit
• Super Snake badging on front grille and front fenders
• Sequential tail lights
• Super Snake striping
• Front brake duct kit
• Rear brake duct kit

Interior

• CSM consecutively numbered dash plaque
• CSM consecutively numbered plaque in engine compartment
• Super Snake door sill plates with CSM number
• Light bar with solenoid activated brake light (Convertible)
• Shelby floor mats
• Aesthetic engine kit with billet fluid caps and dip stick handle
• Center gauge cluster with Autometer Carroll Shelby Signature Carbon Fiber faced gauges (boost,fuel pressure,oil pressure)
• Aluminum Shelby map light accent
• Satin door lock knobs

Tires and Wheels

• 20" Shelby Alcoa wheels (bright silver finish 20X9 front 20X10 rear)
• Pirelli P-Zero Nero 255/35ZR20 front 275/35ZR20 rear