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2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages

aode08 -> 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 7:35:29 AM)
For the new 2008 GT 500, shelby will offer a warranted 600 hp 590 tq GT 500 package and optional 725 Unwarranted Horsepower Package.These packages are for both the GT 500 AND KR. The package is known as theGT 500 Supersnake Upgrade and optional upon order. The GT500 Super Snake package, which will be installed at the Shelby factory includes: Ford Racing Supercharger upgrade kit producing over 600 horsepower and 590 ft.-lbs. of torque; an optional 725 horsepower system is available 6-speed manual transmission with a Ford Racing short-throw shifter and 3.73:1 rear axle ratio Borla performance exhaust system for the 600 horsepower version; JBA manifold and back system for the 725 horsepower option Engine dress up kit including billet aluminum fluid caps and dip stick handle Ford Racing suspension tuning including dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars, and front strut tower brace Exclusive Shelby- Alcoa 20-inch forged wheels with Super Snake center caps Shelby / Baer 6 piston forged front brakes calipers with cross drilled and vented rotors all around Front and rear brake cooling ducts Side scoops, carbon fiber front fascia splitter, mirror covers and rocker panels Classic Shelby design hood with functional scoops Super Snake exclusive striping ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear deck lid and 'Super Snake' badges Center cluster with Carroll Shelby signature gauges for boost, fuel pressure and oil pressure Shelby embroidered headrests, Super Snake door sill plates, aluminum map light accent, floor mats and other exclusive components Official Shelby CSM dash plate Though the complete Super Snake package will be available exclusively through Shelby Automobiles, many of the products comprising the package will also be available from Shelby Automobiles and Ford Racing beginning in late June 2007. Anyone interested in transforming their Shelby GT500 into one of these rare supercars should contact the Las Vegas factory at (702) 942-7325. [image]http://www.themustangnews.com/photos_07/carnews_07/cov-08ssnk10s.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.auto-focus.us/autofocusgallery/d/58255-2/IMGP3879.jpg[/image]

hammeron -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 7:40:33 AM)
salt in the wound

ohnoesaz -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 7:45:10 AM)
Ya know I just don't see myself buying a Mustang if I were to spend that amount of money.... Image, to me, is just as important as speed, and most of the population will not recognize a Shelby over a regular Mustang. Its all just Mustangs to them. They want to see a Viper, Porsche, or Corvette among other things, and if I had that money I just dont see a Mustang in my future. EDIT: I guess I forgot to point out how awesome it was.. If I could afford it, I'd definately consider dropping $50K on the GT500 + SS upgrade, but thats probably the ceiling price for me imo.

aode08 -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 7:51:16 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ohnoesaz Ya know I just don't see myself buying a Mustang if I were to spend that amount of money.... Image, to me, is just as important as speed, and most of the population will not recognize a Shelby over a regular Mustang. Its all just Mustangs to them. They want to see a Viper, Porsche, or Corvette among other things, and if I had that money I just dont see a Mustang in my future. yeah, it seams like they want to make a few and get the most $. However, the parts are gonna be for sale, to upgrade yourself, im sure it will be expensive

ink003 -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 7:54:47 AM)
as much as i would love cruising around in a super snake, i have to agree that i wouldn't spend the cash on one. i LOVE my mustang more than any other car i have ever driven, but if i'm dropping that kind of dough, i'm just not picking up a gt500. [:-]

blkv6 -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 7:58:12 AM)
if i had the money to blow on anything that would be it. but you could have a GT with the same hp for less money

aode08 -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 8:00:14 AM)
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steveo555 -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/17/2007 9:03:36 AM)
video of the guy who owns the concept verison http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YKp92C_URw

aode08 -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 7:46:28 AM)
bet that dam thing had a touchy throttle from the looks[:D], wonder if that was the 625 hp version or 800

CroDalmatinac -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 7:52:12 AM)
I want those seats (without the headrest) Where could I possibly get one?

offrdmania -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 8:30:24 AM)
Price released. Only $28K to upgrade your existing GT500 to the 600hp supersnkae package. What a deal! Im guessing a different tune, smaller supercharger pulley and higher psi injectors for the 700+ package?

marcuskeeler -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 8:38:59 AM)
Nice cars, no dispute there and I love the big power option (who needs warranty anyway LOL) but the worst thing about the whole GT500 thing is the ridiculous pricing [:@] It's like, it's for the 'elite few' but all this 'elite few' are going to do is prove they have absolutely no sense. It takes the affordable bang-for-buck concept well out of it's rightful place IMO. Think, you're still getting the same parts fit and install quality. The same squeaks and rattles that we all accept at the V6 & GT pricing but which become heinous crimes at this end of the market.

redcobrasc -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 5:11:14 PM)
You forgot the Tax and Shipping cost![sm=gears.gif]

TPony -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 5:14:21 PM)
Stop talking about this...it hurts!

mygt500 -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 6:17:35 PM)
I agree with you Marcus...though amazing cars and upgrades for the GT500 the cost doesn't justify the means in anyway for me. That why I am making my own mustang into something close if not better than the GT500 and for much less! quote: ORIGINAL: marcuskeeler Nice cars, no dispute there and I love the big power option (who needs warranty anyway LOL) but the worst thing about the whole GT500 thing is the ridiculous pricing [:@] It's like, it's for the 'elite few' but all this 'elite few' are going to do is prove they have absolutely no sense. It takes the affordable bang-for-buck concept well out of it's rightful place IMO. Think, you're still getting the same parts fit and install quality. The same squeaks and rattles that we all accept at the V6 & GT pricing but which become heinous crimes at this end of the market.

redcobrasc -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/18/2007 7:21:46 PM)
I agree with most of you on the cost for performance. But looking at it as far as a collector's item I doubt that you will seen many of these SS on the road when Mr.Shelby does his first Mod for the big guy upstairs. I have an appointment with SAI on Friday 21 about the SS package and will be doing the tour of the plant.

ModularMax -> RE: 2008 GT 500 , 600 HP and 725HP Factory Upgrade Pacakages (9/19/2007 9:50:32 AM)
i would probly almost rob a bank to own this car

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