New Shelby Super Snake Mustang | Honest Drive Review, Specs, Price

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This should come as no surprise-Shelby American is turning America’s last standing V-8 powered pony car into its latest Super Snake model by combining supercharged power with a refined appearance. The specialty vehicle manufacturer unveiled its latest creation during Barrett-Jackson's Palm Beach auction. The 830-horsepower 2024 Shelby Super Snake is the kind of thing we’ve come to expect from Mustang’s longtime ally and performance partner. Production is planned for midsummer 2024 and the Super Snake can be purchased at select Shelby-authorized Ford dealers.
Ford has built a fantastic car that is certainly world-class. The Ford team was very helpful, sharing information so we could make the transition to the S650 very straightforward,” said Gary Patterson, president of Shelby American. He continued, “Since the new chassis was similar to the S550, we focused primarily on ensuring that everything Shelby American changed was functional. We worked really hard on aerodynamics and took every reasonable opportunity to cut weight by using various materials.
The top model offered is the 830-horsepower Super Snake, a power level that is achieved by partnering with Whipple Superchargers. The group went one step further by adding a larger radiator and heat exchanger to keep the Gen 4 Coyote 5 liter running cool, even under the harshest driving scenarios. The exhaust is expelled by a Shelby-spec Borla exhaust system and the driveline is enhanced by a one-piece driveshaft on manual only, performance halfshafts, and a short-throw shifter on manual only. The Shelby suspension system applies grip to the massive tires, which are mounted on 20-inch diameter wheels. Dumping speed while heading into a corner is handled by oversized brake rotors and Brembo calipers. A naturally aspirated model is also available, carrying a 480-horsepower rating. Both Super Snakes have the option of either a manual or automatic transmission.
Over the years the Super Snakes have become known for their widebody stance and the S650 version carries that same theme. “We set out to make the 2024 Ford Mustang the most technically sophisticated Shelby Super Snake in history,” said Vince La Violette, Shelby American’s vice president of operations and senior designer. “Through careful engineering, we were able to add much more power while working to keep the weight more balanced with a new aluminum hood and carbon-fiber fenders that also redirect the wind for ultimate cooling. Our lightweight magnesium alloy wheels cut pounds off the rotating mass so you can run deeper into and accelerate faster out of the corner. The featherweight carbon-fiber tail wing keeps the retuned suspension firmly planted.”
Shelby American plans to build 250 vehicles in the United States, along with certain partners creating a limited number of models to be sold internationally. Enthusiasts can expect a portfolio of Super Snake components to be released, but not all the parts and pieces will be available to ensure the production cars remain special and unique.

[@jasonmcneil4262]

Quarter million dollars, needing to use a 401A mustang doesn’t make this car special. Over $200k and they can’t put in a custom steering wheel?

[@ronjanzen8900]

Awkwardly narrated. Is this an AI voice? Why? To what end? Just get a human to read for 4 1/2 minutes. Love it that Ford still produces an exciting pony car.