Shelby American’s 830-HP Super Snake Roars into the UK: Here’s What You Need to Know

Attention car enthusiasts and speed aficionados! Shelby American has teamed up with UK-based high-performance vehicle specialist Clive Sutton to bring its jaw-dropping 830-horsepower Super Snake across the Atlantic. As eager buyers prepare to place their orders this month, let’s dive into the specifics.

Arrival of the Super Snake

The 2024 model year brings the seventh generation of the iconic Ford Mustang, affectionately known as the S650, to European shores. While Ford marks its presence at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the European variant of the Mustang GTD and the racing-spec Mustang GT3, enthusiasts have another thrilling option in the Shelby American Super Snake. With a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine pumping out 830 horsepower, the Super Snake is a force to be reckoned with.

The Power Struggle

The Shelby Super Snake isn't the only beefed-up Mustang making headlines. The Mustang GTD, with its 800 horsepower and carbon fiber-laden cockpit, aims for a sub-seven-minute lap time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Meanwhile, aftermarket titans like Hennessey push the envelope even further with offerings such as the Hennessey H850, promising an exhilarating 850 horsepower.

Sheer Brilliance Through Collaboration

Shelby American and Clive Sutton’s collaboration ushers in a new era of high-performance driving in the UK. This partnership ensures that the Super Snake, touted as one of the most technically advanced performance cars available, is accessible to British buyers. Importantly, the Super Snake comes in both left- and right-hand drive configurations, complete with enhanced powertrain, suspension, brakes, cooling systems, and bespoke bodywork.

The Price of Performance

While Shelby Super Snake enthusiasts in the US can snag one for a cool $160,000, UK buyers need to brace themselves for a higher price tag. Due to taxes, import duties, and modifications, the Super Snake sells for a hefty £220,000, or about $281,000. Although it’s more affordable than the $325,000 Mustang GTD, that price still makes one’s wallet groan.

A Collectible Gem

If the price didn’t add enough exclusivity, consider this: only 250 build slots are available through Clive Sutton for these remarkable high-performance Mustangs. Deliveries will commence early next year, ensuring that British roads will soon host some of the most powerful vehicles ever crafted. Moreover, the accompanying standard three-year, 30,000-mile warranty provides a sliver of reassurance.

Expanding the Shelby Culture

Clive Sutton, Shelby American’s only official UK distributor, has more to offer than just the Super Snake. Fans can also purchase the Super Snake F-150 and the latest Shelby Cobra. This partnership promises to bring an elevated, high-octane driving experience to motoring enthusiasts in the UK.

For those who’ve long admired the ferocious, supercharged power of Shelby American vehicles, the arrival of the Super Snake in the UK is a dream come true. Buyers should move fast to secure their slot in the limited production run, as the allure of driving such a high-caliber vehicle is hard to resist.