By Mark Kleis
Thursday, Apr 21st, 2011 @ 2:50 pm

Shelby American, a subsidiary of Carrol Shelby International, rekindled history by using the New York Auto Show, the same show used in 1962 to introduce the first Shelby car, to debut the latest and most powerful Shelby GT500 Super Snake.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake, which amazingly has even more horsepower than letters in its name, will boast as many as 800 ponies while running on basic pump gas, and the world got its very first look at the beast from the New York Auto Show today.

“Shelby American has a rich history at the New York International Auto Show,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “The very first Shelby car was introduced there in 1962, as well as the 1968 and 2008 Shelby GT500KR and the 2006 Shelby Hertz GT-H. This year, we’re returning with one of the most powerful and important Shelbys ever built.”

Opting for the Shelby GT500 Super Snake package includes an extensive list of changes to the standard GT500, ranging from cosmetic to truly performance minded parts. Power starts at a measly 750 horsepower and can be upgraded to 800 horsepower, same as the 2011 model, with a Kenne Bell supercharger tune upgrade.

2012 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake post-title package

• Ford Racing handling pack including dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars and front strut tower brace
• An optional Shelby / Eibach handling pack is available
• 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio and short-throw shifter
• The standard tune upgrades power to over 750 HP and 590 ft./lbs. of torque
• Optional Shelby / Kenne Bell 800 horsepower tune on pump gas
• Borla exhaust system
• Shelby-designed Alcoa 20-inch wheels in durabright or anthracite
• Forged Shelby / Baer brakes with 6 piston calipers and cross drilled / vented rotors
• Front brake cooling ducts and behind the door side scoops
• Unique fiberglass hood featuring classic Shelby design and pins
• Shelby signature Super Snake stripes in either matte black or matte white
• “Super Snake” vehicle badges and official Shelby CSM interior plate
• “Shelby” lettering across the rear deck lid
• Optional two tone leather interior
• Shelby signature embroidered headrests, floor mats and other Shelby designed components

If the Super Snake is a bit rich for you at a bit under $100,000, be sure to check out the Shelby GTS models introduced earlier today.

  

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