Shelby SuperSnake 2019
Shelby Super Snake 2019 (Super Street)
The 2019 Shelby Super Snake is a brutally upgraded Ford Mustang built by Shelby American into a modern muscle car with supercar-level performance. Based on the Mustang GT, it adds forced induction, extensive chassis and aero revisions, and Shelby’s signature visual aggression.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 5.0L Ford Coyote V8 with Shelby-supercharged induction
Total Output: ~825 hp
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic (depending on build)
Weight: ~1,820 kg
Dimensions: ~4,789 mm long × 1,916 mm wide × 1,382 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,720 mm
Tires: Performance summer tires on Shelby-specific wheels
Brakes: Upgraded high-performance disc brakes
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Super Snake is a high-power street monster that trades finesse for raw acceleration and dramatic behavior. It delivers huge torque, strong straight-line pace, and a more planted feel than its power figure might suggest, but it still demands respect when the rear tires are loaded up under throttle. Compared with a stock Mustang GT, it feels sharper, more aggressive, and more capable at speed — while still carrying that classic American muscle-car character.
Engine & Sound: The supercharged V8 is the star of the show, producing a deep idle, aggressive bark, and a hard-charging surge as boost builds. The exhaust note is loud, metallic, and muscular, with supercharger whine layered over the V8 rumble for an unmistakably Shelby soundtrack.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable for its class, but not a lightweight; turn-in is improved versus stock, though it still prefers smoother inputs.
Traction: Enormous power means wheelspin is always a factor, especially on corner exit or cold tires.
Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, though the car’s weight is still noticeable under hard stops.
Top Speed: Extremely fast in a straight line, with acceleration that can overwhelm traction in lower gears.
Driving Style Tip: Let the car breathe. Short-shift if needed, roll onto the throttle progressively, and use the torque instead of trying to attack every corner like a lightweight sports car. It shines on fast roads, drag-style runs, and tracks with long straights.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Super Snake looks every bit as serious as it is, with Shelby badging, aggressive hood vents, widebody styling, bold striping, and an unmistakable American performance presence. It has the kind of stance that grabs attention in the paddock before it even leaves the garage.
Whether you’re chasing top speed, sliding out of slow corners, or just enjoying one of the wildest Mustangs of its era, the 2019 Shelby Super Snake is pure modern muscle with a Shelby edge.