The 2024 Shelby Super Snake version of the new Ford Mustang commands attention wherever it goes. While its $150k starting price and other details have sparked debate among enthusiasts.
Shelby American Inc. recently revealed the Super Snake variant of the Ford Mustang S650, continuing a legendary partnership that began with the revealing of the first Shelby Mustang GT350 in 1965. Carroll Shelby’s name remains synonymous with Ford performance even after six decades.
Sixty years since Lee Iacocca enlisted Carroll Shelby to transform the Mustang into a performance icon, the Shelby name still evokes tire smoke and exhilarating acceleration. The seventh-generation Mustang, introduced last year, ushered in a new era of high-performance possibilities.
Shelby wasted no time in announcing the most potent iteration of their Mustang variant, boasting over 830 horsepower from its supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine. This significant power boost, achieved with a Whipple supercharger, starts the Super Snake’s performance to new heights.
Opinions on the Super Snake vary. Some argue it’s merely a GT with a supercharger, while others see it as the ultimate expression of the S650 Mustang.
Regarding aesthetics, Shelby offers various color combinations for the Super Snake, including the iconic Silver with Black stripes. This classic combination, adorned with the distinctive triple stripe, exudes timeless appeal and evokes memories of past Shelby legends.
If you were to choose based solely on aesthetics, would you opt for this iconic Silver with Black stripes or stick to the traditional blue striping? The choice is as personal as one’s taste in high-performance automobiles.