Shelby GT500 Super Snake (detail pics)
02-13-2012, 12:07 AM
#21
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: TN
Posts: 17
My car is also showing at the show along with some of my club members. If your wondering how much the SS cost I can tell you. The owner spent $100,000 on that car and I have no idea how much he spent on the display he made for it but I would say he has a lot invested in it.
02-13-2012, 12:20 AM
#22
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: TN
Posts: 17
My 2011GT500SS included many Shelby American modifications AFTER the standard Super Snake package, one of which is referred to as the Shelby Hole Shot package. This package addresses items starting with engine internals, headers, re-tune, drive shaft and safety loop, additional 6 piston calipers on the rear and lower control arm improvements. Basically, according to my good friend Mr. Patterson, with a set of sticky tires at drag conditions, one can actually shear a rear end completely out from under a Super Snake if these improvements are not made....so, if you want to drive fast and really feel the low end torque, power to the ground does produce some level of smoke, but sure makes 2nd and thereafter an utter blast, especially when dumping the clutch causes the rear end to drift left, ever so slightly, even when taking 5th! Thus, it has been referred to as a beast by everyone that has the opportunity to drive it.
02-13-2012, 12:38 AM
#23
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: TN
Posts: 17
My 2011GT500SS included many Shelby American modifications AFTER the standard Super Snake package, one of which is referred to as the Shelby Hole Shot package. This package addresses items starting with engine internals, headers, re-tune, drive shaft and safety loop, additional 6 piston calipers on the rear and lower control arm improvements. Basically, according to my good friend Mr. Patterson, with a set of sticky tires at drag conditions, one can actually shear a rear end completely out from under a Super Snake if these improvements are not made....so, if you want to drive fast and really feel the low end torque, power to the ground does produce some level of smoke, but sure makes 2nd and thereafter an utter blast, especially when dumping the clutch causes the rear end to drift left, ever so slightly, even when taking 5th! Thus, it has been referred to as a beast by everyone that has the opportunity to drive it.
02-13-2012, 07:07 AM
#27
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,652
Ford GT without any question whatsoever. The original GT40 IMO has been and will likely always the pinnacle of Ford design. It's simply a work of art. The GT is definitely a very apt successor which I would happily take. I sat in one once and it fit me like a glove.
02-13-2012, 03:59 PM
#28
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Brandon, Florida
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Yes that would be a shot of my rear wheel. Shoot me a PM bro and I'll fill you in.
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02-13-2012, 04:06 PM
#29
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: TN
Posts: 17
Ford GT
You are very cordial for the compliments, and I thank you. However I must say I am a complete amateur at photography, the camera is a sony alpha nex-5 and this was my first time shooting a car show.
Being around the car hobby since hot wheels and santa claus, I've grown to appreciate cars as art in motion. I got the camera to help me try to bring the car hobby out in a different way for me. I really enjoyed taking a look at the details of your super snake. I was particularly impressed with the carbon fiber fascia and side skirts, along with the air management behind the rear wheels.
Thanks for bringing this car down to Birmingham....and definitely post pictures of your car and your neighbors when you can, I am sure I speak for everyone when I say it would be a pleasure to see.
Being around the car hobby since hot wheels and santa claus, I've grown to appreciate cars as art in motion. I got the camera to help me try to bring the car hobby out in a different way for me. I really enjoyed taking a look at the details of your super snake. I was particularly impressed with the carbon fiber fascia and side skirts, along with the air management behind the rear wheels.
Thanks for bringing this car down to Birmingham....and definitely post pictures of your car and your neighbors when you can, I am sure I speak for everyone when I say it would be a pleasure to see.
02-13-2012, 04:07 PM
#30
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Brandon, Florida
Posts: 2,616
I believe cost to be as irrelevant as one can afford for it to be, but your estimate is not correct, although I appreciate the effort. There was a detail board at our display, I believe, that included all of the performance and handling mods that were completed by Shelby in Las Vegas, in addition to the standard 750hp Super Snake package. All of the drivetrain, exhaust, engine internals and header work was also described in some detail. Let me know if you need any additional information. You have an incredible car, by the way.
