Introduced in 2008, the Super Snake performance upgrades continually enhanced Shelby’s GT500. The 2012 Super Snake, the most potent Shelby GT500 of its time, embodied uncompromising power and performance. Adorned with Super Snake badges on the grille, front fenders, and fuel cap, its distinctive features included a unique fiberglass hood, raised intake bulge, heat vent inserts, Shelby badging, hood pins, rear window valence blockouts, body-side vents, carbon fiber rockers, and front splitter with overlay rear valence and spoiler.
The Super Snake amped up the GT500’s 5.4L V-8 with a Kenne Bell liquid-intercooled 3.6L supercharger, complemented by a cold air intake, mono-blade throttle body, long-tube headers, and a heavy-duty cooling package. The drivetrain featured a 6-speed manual transmission, one-piece aluminum driveshaft, and a 3.73 limited-slip rear end.
Improved handling came from an Eibach coilover suspension system with special control arms, Panhard bar, Watts link upgrades, and a welded subframe for rigidity. Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on 20-inch Shelby Forged Super Snake flat black wheels paired with Shelby/Wilwood power disc brakes provided exceptional roadholding.
Inside, the GT500 Super Snake featured a number of Shelby-style modifications, which included the addition of embroidered floor mats and headrests. Specialty “Shelby” stitching and signature-series trim was also found throughout the vehicle’s interior. Each GT500 Super Snake featured a numbered dash placard, which detailed the vehicle’s authenticity.
Source: Mecum Auctions
