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2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Road & Track Spec Sheet - Full Test Data
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Road & Track spec-sheet display board for the Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake with performance data and a cutaway illustration.
Part of 1964-1973 Ford Mustang Brochures & Literature
This is a Road & Track magazine specification and road-test data sheet for the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake, produced by Shelby Automobiles, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada, displayed as a poster at a car show. It lists complete pricing ($41,930 list, $70,670 as tested including the $27,995 Super Snake package), engine specs (supercharged 5.4L DOHC V-8, 330 cu in, 605 bhp @ 6250 rpm, 590 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm, 8.4:1 compression), and drivetrain details (6-speed manual, 3.73:1 final drive, per-gear ratios and speeds). General data includes curb weight (3915 lb), 56/44 weight distribution, dimensions, and accommodations. Chassis details cover 14.0-in. front/11.8-in. rear drilled-and-slotted brakes, 20-inch forged wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires (255/35ZR-20 front, 275/35ZR-20 rear), and suspension layout. Performance results include 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, quarter mile in 12.5 sec @ 119.9 mph, 150 mph electronically limited top speed, 0.93g skidpad, 68.4 mph slalom, 118-ft braking from 60 mph, and 15.6 mpg observed fuel economy. Test notes discuss acceleration launch technique, braking consistency, and handling balance. Testing occurred in Irvine, California at 80°F. A cutaway drawing by Tim Barker illustrates the car.
This document covers 2008, which may differ from this 1968 Ford Mustang.
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Frequently asked questions
- How fast is the 2008 Shelby GT500 Super Snake 0-60 and in the quarter mile?
- Road & Track recorded 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and the quarter mile (1320 ft) in 12.5 seconds at 119.9 mph, with an electronically limited top speed of 150 mph.
- How much horsepower does the 2008 GT500 Super Snake make?
- 605 bhp (SAE) @ 6250 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm from a supercharged iron-block/aluminum-head DOHC V-8 of 330 cu in./5409 cc with 8.4:1 compression.
- How much did the 2008 Shelby GT500 Super Snake cost?
- List price was $41,930; the as-tested price was $70,670, which included the stock Shelby GT500, the $27,995 Super Snake package (Ford Racing supercharger upgrade kit, 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter, 3.73:1 final drive, Borla exhaust, suspension upgrades, 20-in. forged wheels, Shelby/Baer 6-piston front brakes, etc.) and $745 destination charge.
- What tires and wheels came on the Super Snake?
- Forged alloy wheels, 20 x 9 front and 20 x 10 rear, with Pirelli P Zero tires, 255/35ZR-20 front and 275/35ZR-20 rear. There is no spare tire, only a puncture kit.
- What were the braking and handling test results?
- Minimum stopping distance was 118 ft from 60 mph and 204 ft from 80 mph. Lateral acceleration was 0.93g on a 200-ft skidpad with mild understeer, and slalom speed was 68.4 mph through a 700-ft slalom with 100-ft spacing.
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