The Breakdown:
- The 2026 Shelby Super Snake making more than 830 horsepower.
- It starts at $175,885 and includes the Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback.
- Shelby will limit Super Snake production to just 300 units in the United States.
Shelby has unveiled its 2026 Super Snake—the most powerful Mustang in its lineup. Based on the current Mustang S650 platform, the Super Snake produces over 830 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8 engine with the optional supercharger system. The Super Snake’s standard output remains unchanged from a stock Mustang GT at 480 hp.
The Super Snake also comes with an upgraded cooling system, a Borla exhaust, performance half shafts, Shelby’s suspension system, and upgraded Shelby brakes. The Super Snake is available with either the six-speed manual gearbox or the 10-speed automatic in both coupe and convertible configurations.
Manual-equipped cars receive a short-throw shifter. Shelby also adds hardened and extended wheel studs and 20-inch forged magnesium wheels.
2026 Shelby Super Snake
Angry-Looking Snake
In addition to the powertrain and suspension upgrades, the Super Snake also gets a distinct look that's more aggressive than any factory Mustang. It comes with a vented aluminum hood with hood pins and carbon-fiber extractors, and a carbon-fiber widebody kit that includes the front fenders, the front bumper, and the front fascia.
At the back, the Super Snake has a new carbon-fiber rear diffuser and a rear ducktail spoiler. Fastback models get a carbon-fiber era wing, while every car is available with Super Snake stripes and badges. Shelby will also tint your windows if your state allows.
Inside, the Super Snake features Shelby-embroidered floor mats, door sill plates, and embroidered seatbacks. It also comes with a serialized dash plaque, and manual-equipped models come with a Shelby shifter ball.
Price & Production
The 2026 Super Snake starts at $175,885. That includes the base Mustang GT Premium Fastback with the Performance Pack, active exhaust, MagneRide suspension, red brake calipers, and B&O sound system. The car comes with a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty, in addition to the Ford powertrain warranty.
The standard Mustang GT, with 480 hp, starts at $48,555, including the $1,995 destination charge. The 500-hp Mustang Dark Horse costs $66,075 to start, while the Mustang GTD costs over $300,000.
Production has already started, according to Shelby.
The Las Vegas-based company will produce just 300 Super Snakes for the United States.
Gallery: 2026 Shelby Super Snake
Motor1's Take: The 2026 Shelby Super Snake is expensive, and that doesn't include the optional supercharger system that increases the output. But the car features an assortment of other upgrades, including generous use of carbon fiber to lower the weight, so the Super Snake is more than just a visual makeover.
