Vehicle Description
Get a good look, everyone, because this is currently the nastiest,
fastest, most brutal Mustang you can own today. This 1-owner 2013
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake is $100,000 worth of upgrades
on what was already a very fast car, all wrapped in the most brutal
black wrapper we've ever seen. If you've got a car that looks like
this, it had better be fast, and if you've got the stones, this car
brings the speed.
Unlike the GT500 on which it is based, this Shelby Super Snake
eschews stripes and flash for a more purposeful look. The upgrades
to the bodywork include a carbon-fiber splitter below the front
fascia, the gaping carbon-fiber hood that's rumored to cost in the
neighborhood of $20,000 all by itself, and low-contrast stripes
that stay hidden until the angle's just right. There's no mistaking
the Mustang shape, but in this car's case, it's steroid-injected
and powered up to 11 on the dial. It's just beautifully built, as
it had better be with a $150,000 sticker price, and with only 3198
original miles, it remains in virtually factory-fresh condition.
It's obviously been properly maintained since it was built, and all
the special Shelby add-ons make it distinctive, even in a land of
high-visibility Mustangs. It's never been wrecked, obviously, and
if you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the next big
thing, well, here it is.
The black leather interior is also beautifully finished and nicely
upgraded over the stock GT500. The wheel is wrapped in grippy
alcantara and the seats wear Katzkin leather that's grippy yet
supple and comfortable. There's a big white cue ball knob for the
6-speed manual transmission and the original gauges are joined by a
trio of auxiliary dials neatly arrayed down the driver's A-pillar.
A touchscreen navigation system and AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo live in
the center of the dash, and just about every feature you can
imagine is standard equipment, ranging from A/C to power everything
to stereo controls on the steering wheel. Shelby adds a support
bar, which is a tradition dating back to the very earliest days of
Shelby Mustangs, and it gives the convertible a very aggressive
look. And speaking of convertible, the black canvas top is like new
and stows so neatly that you don't even need to use the boot.
The list of upgrades to the GT500's engine is extensive, long
enough to add another 200 ponies to the car's already astounding
662 horsepower, for a total of around 850. Most of that comes from
a really, really big 3.6L, twin-screwed Kenne Bell blower, which is
more than 50% bigger than the factory unit. Of course, it also
comes with an upgraded intercooler, bigger cams, special tuning,
and other tricks. There are race-grade components, including the
trick aluminum coolant tanks and a giant radiator up front to keep
it all cool. Other upgrades include a beefier clutch, upgraded
brakes, and custom suspension pieces that not only help it hook up,
but make this Mustang a rather competent car in the corners, too.
Performance is other-worldly, because if you see a hole in traffic
you can be there almost instantly, and there are surely few other
cars on the planet that can match this car on the roll. Full boost
is there before you can get your foot on the floor, but you need to
be at the top of your game to get the most out of it. If you're a
poser, you're going to get hurt, but learn to dance with it and the
Shelby will reward you with performance that'll tear your face off.
It's all capped by a set of satin black forged alloy wheels
carrying 255/35/20 front and 295/35/20 rear Michelin Pilot
performance radials.
Documented with all its original Shelby paperwork and receipts,
this is an investment-grade Shelby that remains at the very top of
the Ford performance food chain. Call today!
