Shelby Super Snake: Unleash the Ultimate Mustang for $160,000
Automotive purists and adrenaline junkies, get ready to rejoice. Shelby American has just launched the configurator for its highly anticipated Super Snake, a true supercar killer on the streets. However, before you start dreaming up wild customizations, keep in mind that options are limited, intentionally so. This brings us to the core of this ultra-exclusive package: simplicity and uncompromised performance.
A Simple, Yet Powerful Configurator
The Shelby Super Snake configurator is remarkably straightforward. Your choices include body style, transmission, colors, and graphics. Limited options streamline the process and allow Shelby to focus on what really matters – jaw-dropping performance.
You start with the base model, a Mustang GT Premium kitted out with the Performance Pack and the 401A High Equipment Group. Ford's configurator prices this around $52,000 for the manual transmission version. However, on Shelby's website, the starting price is $59,440, likely due to additional fees and some exclusive touches. The complete Super Snake package will set you back a cool $160,000.
Making the Tough Choices
First, you have to decide between the fastback and the convertible. While feeling the wind whip through your hair at over 150 mph sounds exhilarating, the fastback is our pick for its weight-saving advantage, a feature Ford's CEO has emphasized is crucial for the Mustang's future. Plus, it trims $5,500 off the price tag.
Next on the checklist is the transmission. If blistering lap times are your goal, the $1,195 10-speed automatic is your best bet. But for those who seek an engaging driving experience, the manual transmission offers unparalleled control and connection to the car.
Color & Graphics: Limited But Impactful
When it comes to color, you have six options. Oxford White, Iconic Silver, and Shadow Black are free, but upgrading to Atlas Blue or Race Red will add $295 to your bill. Rapid Red Metallic is the priciest at $495. Graphics options are equally streamlined, with no-cost options in Satin Black, Satin Blue, Satin White, or Satin Silver. Once you've picked your colors and graphics, you’re set. No further customization is available, ensuring that each Super Snake maintains its identity and focus on performance.
Engineered for Excellence
What the configurator lacks in variety, the vehicle makes up for in sheer performance. Every Shelby Super Snake comes equipped with a Whipple Supercharger, a new cooling system, Borla exhaust, a Shelby suspension system, and 20-inch forged magnesium wheels. Shelby brakes and an array of other performance enhancements make this an 830-horsepower beast, outshining even the Mustang GTD.
You're not just buying a car; you’re embracing a lifestyle. The exterior flaunts a widened track, vented hood, new front fascia, and a ducktail spoiler. Fastback models come with a carbon fiber rear wing, while convertibles sport a unique roll bar. Inside, there are upgraded upholstery and limited edition plaques, reminding you that you're one of only 250 lucky owners.
Simplicity Meets Supercar Killer
Though it might not offer the same exhaustive range of options as a Porsche configurator, the Shelby Super Snake’s focus on essential performance upgrades is its biggest asset. By limiting choices, Shelby cuts through the noise and delivers a car that’s ready to dominate straight from the factory floor.