FOR Immediate RELEASE
LOS ANGELES – November 4, 2019 – Shelby American, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will introduce
two concept vehicles, the 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake and the
Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150, at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week.
Both V8 supercharged vehicles were designed to deliver blistering
performance, especially raw acceleration.
The 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake will be exhibited in Ford Motor
Company’s display inside the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention
Center beginning November 5th. The Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150 truck
will be unveiled during Shelby American’s invitation-only party at their
facility on the evening of November 6 and then displayed there the rest of
the week.
“Our research and development team continually pushes the ‘bleeding edge’
of performance,” said Gary Patterson, president of Shelby American. “These
two post-title concepts are an exploration of new capabilities, new
technologies and potential new models. We optimized each vehicle for a
specific task by leveraging new, innovative ideas. Now we’re seeking
feedback from enthusiasts about the pair, including their thoughts on
potential production.”
The Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake is a modern take on a proven Shelby
philosophy. During the 1960s, Shelby American offered a drag racing
version of the Shelby Cobra called the “Dragonsnake.” Given the new Ford
Shelby GT500’s dual clutch transmission and stout 5.2L engine, Shelby
American reimagined Ford’s new Mustang supercar for that same mission
“The 2020 Shelby GT500 is truly amazing in stock configuration, but we
wanted to explore its pure acceleration capabilities,” said Vince
LaViolette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Chief of R&D.
“So we worked closely with Ford Performance and other partners to create
the ultimate ‘weapon of track destruction’ in the quarter mile.”
The Shelby team’s design for the Dragon Snake adds more power to the car
(800 HP+), revises the suspension for maximum grip and straight line
acceleration, lightens the car, retunes the DCT and modifies the bodywork
including unique wheels. A widebody option is also being considered. In
addition to the engine tune, Shelby American added high-flow catalytic
converters, new lightweight glasswork and other innovations.
Click here for
2020 Super Snake Spec sheet
The Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150
concept was built in response to enthusiast requests for a scorching fast
street truck.
“While our current four-door Shelby trucks are extremely popular, hardcore
fans dreamed of a two door in the spirit of the great 1960s muscle cars,”
said Patterson. “After an event where we were besieged with those
requests, Vince LaViolette and I began penciling out a Shelby Super Snake
Sport over dinner. We took that idea to trusted partners, suppliers,
enthusiasts and team members to collaborate on the design and content. The
Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150 is that vision come to life as a concept
vehicle.”
The Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150 features a Shelby specific lowered
suspension, 755 horsepower supercharged V8, throbbing exhaust note,
stylish wheels and new brake system. The exterior was revised for a meaner
and more aero look, while the interior has the Shelby amenities expected
of a super truck.
“Our goal was to build the unrivaled ‘king of the road’ F-150 and a
nightmare for any other truck,” said LaViolette. “And it is. We found the
Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150 concept astonishingly fast during our
testing. This concept certainly lives up to our initial vision for the
truck.”
Click here for F150 Super Snake Sport Spec sheet
The two vehicles were designed, engineered and built at Shelby American at
6405 Ensworth Street in Las Vegas. Individuals interested in these or any
other Shelby vehicle, can visit www.shelby.com.
About Shelby American, Inc.
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby American, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), manufactures
and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds
authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA, 289 street
car, Daytona Coupe and Shelby Series 2 component vehicles; it offers the
Shelby GT, 1000, Super Snake, and GT post-title packages for the 2005-2019
Ford Mustang. Shelby American also offers the Shelby Raptor, Shelby F-150
Super Snake and Shelby F-150 trucks. Heritage cars include the
continuation 1965 Shelby GT350 competition model, 1967 Ford Shelby Super
Snake and 1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR. For more information, visit
www.Shelby.com.
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Shelby Super Sport F-150 Concept Specs
Performance
755 HP supercharger system
Coil over suspension system
Traction bars
Shelby by Borla exhaust system
6 piston front brake system
22” Carroll Shelby Wheel Co aluminum wheels
Street performance tires
Exterior
F-150 Super Snake body components
Hood
Rocker panels
Front bumper and grilles
Front splitter
Tonneau cover and bed carpet
Striping and badging
Interior
Floor mats
Custom leather interior
Carbon fiber accents
Shelby gauge replacement
2020 Shelby GT500 Dragonsnake Concept
Performance
Shelby suspension system
MagneRide enabled
Front and rear springs
Front and rear sway bars
Shelby Supercharger upgrade
Windshield and glass package
Performance Half-shafts
Emissions complaint 50 state legal full exhaust system
Catalytic converters
Mufflers and exhaust tips
Exterior
Carbon fiber hood with Shelby hood pins
Drag style carbon fiber spoiler
One-piece forged aluminum wheels with performance tires
Hardened and extended wheel studs
Striping and badging
Wide body option
Interior
Custom Shelby leather interior
Serialized CSM numbered engine plate
Serialized CSM numbered dash plaque
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