Gentlemen,
I have a dilema. Purchase a new 2013 Shelby GT500 from Ford, have Shelby American in Las Vegas construct a 2013 Shelby GT350, or convert my 2010 GT500 into a Super Snake. Any input, comments, advice would be appreciated. Thinking of moving fast on this by July.
Option 1:
Buy a Shelby GT500 from Ford ordered directly:
Have that urge to purchase a new Mustang this coming Fall. I have a 2010 Sterling Silver/Grey stripped GT500 in pristine condition, 5000+ miles, never exposed to water, never raced, beaten, burned out, all service by dealer, extended warranty, etc. Seems crazy to sell it and buy another Mustang. If I had the garage space, I would keep it. It is a joy to drive and handling is incredible. The new sophistication of the 2013 Shelby GT500 from Ford is simply an amazing automobile.....
Specs:
662 horsepower, 600+ pound-feet of torque. Over 200 miles per hour. 5.8-liter, aluminum-block V8, complete with a larger, more efficient supercharger. New cross-drilled block and heads, updated camshaft profiles, a carbon fiber driveshaft and upgraded clutch, transmission and axle. The cooling system has also been upgraded, and the new six-speed manual transmission now has a final drive ratio of 3.31-to-1 – optimized to handle the massive amounts of torque put down by the new engine. Further enhancements can be had in the GT500 Performance Pack, which incorporates SVT-designed Blistein electronic adjustable dampers with 'normal' and 'sport' modes and a Torsen limited-slip differential. What's more, the Track Package adds an external engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and transmission cooler. Like the current GT500, 19-inch wheels are standard up front (20-inch rollers are found out back) and a Brembo braking system keeps everything in check when its time to control all that force.
Option 2:
Buy a Shelby GT350 from Shelby American directly:
2013 Shelby GT350
Specs: Not available yet on model 2013
2012 Shelby GT350 5.0L V8 delivering 430 HP normally aspirated, 525 HP supercharged, or 624 HP supercharged version, with the addition of a Whipple supercharger and Borla exhaust system. Keeping the powerful engine under control will be an upgraded suspension system designed by Shelby to give the Mustang reduced body roll and more variability to create custom track setups. Custom ERADISPEED rear rotors in conjunction with Bear 6-piston brakes take care of the car at the corners and bring it to a stop effectively.
2012 Specs:
Base Price $68,990
Engine 5.0-liter supercharged V-8
Horsepower 525 hp
Torque not available
Transmission 6-speed manual
0–60 mph 4.6 seconds (estimated)
Top Speed 155 mph (limited) (estimated)
Weight 3,900 lb (estimated)
Length 188 inches (estimated)
Tires 245/45ZR-19s (estimated)
2013 Shelby GT350 specs not available.
Option 3:
Convert existing 2010 Shelby GGT500 into Super Snake. Costs = approximately $35K
Any and all advice much appreciated. This is also an attractive option, less cash out, nice low production Super Snake.
I have a dilema. Purchase a new 2013 Shelby GT500 from Ford, have Shelby American in Las Vegas construct a 2013 Shelby GT350, or convert my 2010 GT500 into a Super Snake. Any input, comments, advice would be appreciated. Thinking of moving fast on this by July.
Option 1:
Buy a Shelby GT500 from Ford ordered directly:
Have that urge to purchase a new Mustang this coming Fall. I have a 2010 Sterling Silver/Grey stripped GT500 in pristine condition, 5000+ miles, never exposed to water, never raced, beaten, burned out, all service by dealer, extended warranty, etc. Seems crazy to sell it and buy another Mustang. If I had the garage space, I would keep it. It is a joy to drive and handling is incredible. The new sophistication of the 2013 Shelby GT500 from Ford is simply an amazing automobile.....
Specs:
662 horsepower, 600+ pound-feet of torque. Over 200 miles per hour. 5.8-liter, aluminum-block V8, complete with a larger, more efficient supercharger. New cross-drilled block and heads, updated camshaft profiles, a carbon fiber driveshaft and upgraded clutch, transmission and axle. The cooling system has also been upgraded, and the new six-speed manual transmission now has a final drive ratio of 3.31-to-1 – optimized to handle the massive amounts of torque put down by the new engine. Further enhancements can be had in the GT500 Performance Pack, which incorporates SVT-designed Blistein electronic adjustable dampers with 'normal' and 'sport' modes and a Torsen limited-slip differential. What's more, the Track Package adds an external engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and transmission cooler. Like the current GT500, 19-inch wheels are standard up front (20-inch rollers are found out back) and a Brembo braking system keeps everything in check when its time to control all that force.
Option 2:
Buy a Shelby GT350 from Shelby American directly:
2013 Shelby GT350
Specs: Not available yet on model 2013
2012 Shelby GT350 5.0L V8 delivering 430 HP normally aspirated, 525 HP supercharged, or 624 HP supercharged version, with the addition of a Whipple supercharger and Borla exhaust system. Keeping the powerful engine under control will be an upgraded suspension system designed by Shelby to give the Mustang reduced body roll and more variability to create custom track setups. Custom ERADISPEED rear rotors in conjunction with Bear 6-piston brakes take care of the car at the corners and bring it to a stop effectively.
2012 Specs:
Base Price $68,990
Engine 5.0-liter supercharged V-8
Horsepower 525 hp
Torque not available
Transmission 6-speed manual
0–60 mph 4.6 seconds (estimated)
Top Speed 155 mph (limited) (estimated)
Weight 3,900 lb (estimated)
Length 188 inches (estimated)
Tires 245/45ZR-19s (estimated)
2013 Shelby GT350 specs not available.
Option 3:
Convert existing 2010 Shelby GGT500 into Super Snake. Costs = approximately $35K
Any and all advice much appreciated. This is also an attractive option, less cash out, nice low production Super Snake.
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