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Evan Smith · 11-22-2009, 10:01 AM

Big Show, are you sure they were GT500s, they might have been Shelby GTs, but not 500s. I am 100% certain that the Shelby GT500 is built 100% in Detroit, actually outside of Detroit at AAI, just south of the big D. I've been to the AAI plant an have seen the cars being built.

The GT500 is Ford engineered, with a Shelby name, however, Shelby Automobiles in Vegas does build Mustangs into Shelby GTs (which use the 4.6L engine, not the 5.4 and can be supercharged or not) at it's Vegas facility. These are new cars, prepared by Shelby and sold at Ford dealers. In addition, the big daddy is the Shelby GT500 Super Snake, which are post-title (already sold) owner cars that get converted from stock Shelby GT500s to GT500 Super Snakes with either 625 hp or 750 hp (optional). I tested one car a year ago and ran 10s at 134 mph.

A Super Snake gets an upgraded blower and exhaust, clutch, gears, wheels and a new hood. Also, interior trim work and a different body stripe. This work is done by Shelby in Vegas, or at Tasca Ford in RI. Shelby also does a turbo Mustang, and a few V6 models. That's why you will generally see stock Mustangs, V6 cars and GT500s at the facility.

Evan

11-22-2009, 10:01 AM	#7
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: SLP camaro Legal? Big Show, are you sure they were GT500s, they might have been Shelby GTs, but not 500s. I am 100% certain that the Shelby GT500 is built 100% in Detroit, actually outside of Detroit at AAI, just south of the big D. I've been to the AAI plant an have seen the cars being built. The GT500 is Ford engineered, with a Shelby name, however, Shelby Automobiles in Vegas does build Mustangs into Shelby GTs (which use the 4.6L engine, not the 5.4 and can be supercharged or not) at it's Vegas facility. These are new cars, prepared by Shelby and sold at Ford dealers. In addition, the big daddy is the Shelby GT500 Super Snake, which are post-title (already sold) owner cars that get converted from stock Shelby GT500s to GT500 Super Snakes with either 625 hp or 750 hp (optional). I tested one car a year ago and ran 10s at 134 mph. A Super Snake gets an upgraded blower and exhaust, clutch, gears, wheels and a new hood. Also, interior trim work and a different body stripe. This work is done by Shelby in Vegas, or at Tasca Ford in RI. Shelby also does a turbo Mustang, and a few V6 models. That's why you will generally see stock Mustangs, V6 cars and GT500s at the facility. Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK Last edited by Evan Smith; 11-22-2009 at 10:05 AM.