800-horsepower Mustang on the way

[Hot Mega]

(Pssst...just like in the babes threads...if Mustang Super Snakes aren't your thing...ssslither out to another thread.:hatsoff

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- An 800-horsepower version of the Ford Mustang will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show later this month.

The 2012 Shelby GT500 Super Snake will be built by Shelby American Inc., a Las Vegas-based performance car company. Shelby works with Ford Motor Co. to create various high-performance versions of the iconic Mustang.

While the base Super Snake will produce a mere 750 horsepower, those who feel the need for more power will be able to add an optional upgrade package that will provide 50 more. Shelby provides no warranty on the engine and transmission, in either case.

The base version of the outgoing 2011 Super Snake produces 630 horsepower, although no-warranty option packages have been available in recent months to push horsepower in those cars up to as much as 800, as well.

The 2012 Super Snake will be legal to drive on public roads on all 50 states, the carmaker promised, and it will cost less than $100,000.

Prices for the 2011 Super Snake start about $80,000 in total, including the separate purchase of a car from Ford -- a factory-produced Shelby GT500 -- and the necessary modifications.

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[kewlio65]

Holy crudsticles, that is a powerful engine. Whilst it is so super awesome, I sometimes wonder why you need a car like that. To really give it is due credit you would want to oepn it up. As soon as you do that, bing, you are done. Still sick though.

 

[Facetious]

Re: 800-horsepower Mustang on the way

It goes against everything that is wimpy, liberal, controlling and oppressive, besides, what in the hell could anybody possibly do with 800 that they can't with 400?

 

[shimmy2]

the A-rabs at the gas station are gonna love whoever buys one of these

 

[Hot Mega]

Re: 800-horsepower Mustang on the way

what in the hell could anybody possibly do with 800 that they can't with 400?

Rent out Buttonwillow raceway (or some other) then go faster than 400 HP can get you.

Or go to Nevada and compete in the Silver State Challenge race to outperform Hennessey Vipers and Callaway Corvettes.

There are plenty of reasons why...you just have to not be so wimpy and think more liberally I suppose.:dunno:

The main thing is people who would buy something like this wouldn't have to try and figure out what to do with the excess ponies.

 

[Boothbabe]

It's an American car so it will handle like a wet newspaper just like any other American "sportscar" :tongue:

 

[Neutron66]

800-horsepower Mustang on the way

Hurray for small penis compensation!!!

 

[Doc Scurlock]

That engine is not going to last and I predict whoever buys it will probably spend more time in the shop with it than actually driving it. There's a reason why you don't get a warranty with it.

 

[Hot Mega]

It's an American car so it will handle like a wet newspaper just like any other American "sportscar" :tongue:

FYI...generally American street performance cars are crafted more for the straight line tradition of drag racing (or even track racing)...not GT.:2 cents::tongue:

(I WANT A VW Polo!!!):1orglaugh

 

[goodlove]

Honestly, even as a car guy (I do custom work for a living) 800 hp seems a bit much, because no matter how hard you try not all of the power will make it to the road.
As for the life of the engine, even at 800 hp it could last for over 100,000 miles if it is built properly. I've built a twin turbo 427 that ran almost 150,000 miles before being rebuilt (although it was only 600 hp).
The handling of American cars has always left room for improvement. If you want a fast American car that handles great be prepared to spend money or learn how to do the work yourself. My friends and I built a 1963 ford falcon that sticks to the road like glue, but in the building of that car I did more geometry than I ever did in school.

 

[Shifty]

Currently, I'm quite happy with my 255 German horsepower. :yesyes:

 

[lurkingdirk]

Rent out Buttonwillow raceway (or some other) then go faster than 400 HP can get you.

Or go to Nevada and compete in the Silver State Challenge race to outperform Hennessey Vipers and Callaway Corvettes.

There are plenty of reasons why...you just have to not be so wimpy and think more liberally I suppose.:dunno:

The main thing is people who would buy something like this wouldn't have to try and figure out what to do with the excess ponies.

More than likely, the people who would buy this would actually have little idea how to drive all those ponies. There is a terrific history of cars like this - when they first get released, a lot of people who can afford them, but have no idea how to drive, buy them. They can also afford to rent a track. Then they crash.

Then they sell the cars cheap to people who know how to fix them and to drive them.

Most people who own a high performance car have no idea how to drive to the car's top performance level.

 

[Hot Mega]

Honestly, even as a car guy (I do custom work for a living) 800 hp seems a bit much, because no matter how hard you try not all of the power will make it to the road.

A bit much for a daily commute...lets face it..this kind of car would probably be of such limited production that most of them will probably spend more time being pushed on and off trailers than running up and down the local hwy. Others who buy something like this will probably race them in sanctioned amateur competitions. The average guy is not going to be trading up from the LeSabre to one of these to tool around back and forth to the local Piggly Wiggly. Leno is probably going to buy one to stuff into his hangar with the rest of his fleet...race teams will buy them to use in T/A-SCCA or Le Mans, etc.

The handling of American cars has always left room for improvement. If you want a fast American car that handles great be prepared to spend money or learn how to do the work yourself. My friends and I built a 1963 ford falcon that sticks to the road like glue, but in the building of that car I did more geometry than I ever did in school.

Yeah...but in terms of the American "Pony" class of cars, the tradition of the class was straight line performance. Grand Touring hasn't been much of a focus. Even with the Trans Am and GT competitions of IMSA/SCCA.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

(Pssst...just like in the babes threads...if Mustang Super Snakes aren't your thing...ssslither out to another thread.:hatsoff



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I was just reading about this. The car looked good, except for the rims...they were a little to big. I like a little more meat on the tire. This car has a lot of ponies...at 100k, it's gonna cost a fortune to insure, and be real easy to lose control of. To be honest, for 100k, I would seek out a real '69 Boss with a 429 Cobra Jet. So are you planning on buying one Mega?

 

[Hot Mega]

I was just reading about this. The car looked good, except for the rims...they were a little to big. I like a little more meat on the tire. This car has a lot of ponies...at 100k, it's gonna cost a fortune to insure, and be real easy to lose control of. To be honest, for 100k, I would seek out a real '69 Boss with a 429 Cobra Jet. So are you planning on buying one Mega?

Not planning on it....things could change though...:elaugh:

'429 Cobra Jet' for the '69, Boss no less? If I have my **** straight on this...I believe the 428 SCJ for the Mach I was in '69 and the 429 CJ was only for the '70 and I'm don't think it was the same as the "Boss '9".:2 cents:

 

[Ike Stain]

This is perfect for my planned jump over the Grand Canyon this summer.

 

[D-rock]

FYI...generally American street performance cars are crafted more for the straight line tradition of drag racing (or even track racing)...not GT.:2 cents::tongue:

Except for the power they have they are poor at that also. All that weight not only makes the turn like crap, but they also accelerate and break a lot slower.

 

[Shifty]

This is perfect for my planned jump over the Grand Canyon this summer.

No. As discussed, we're taking the Winnebago. :nono:

 

[Mauser98k]

it'll be a rocket on a straight away, but i guarantee it won't corner worth a damn. same as the Viper and Corvette. American cars just aren't built well enough like European cars

 

[Shifty]

it'll be a rocket on a straight away, but i guarantee it won't corner worth a damn. same as the Viper and Corvette. American cars just aren't built well enough like European cars

Oh, I heard that! :yesyes: