The 2026 Shelby Super Snake is a Monster Mustang with 830 horsepower

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 standard power of the Super Snake remains unchanged compared to a standard Mustang GT with 480 hp.

The Super Snake also comes with an upgraded cooling system, a Borla exhaust, high-performance thru-axles, Shelby’s suspension system and upgraded Shelby brakes. The Super Snake is available with a six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic in both coupe and convertible configurations.

Manually equipped cars get a short-throw shifter. Shelby also adds hardened and extended wheel studs and 20-inch forged magnesium wheels.

Angry looking snake

In addition to the powertrain and suspension improvements, the Super Snake also gets a distinct look that is 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, front bumper and front fascia.

At the rear, the Super Snake features a new carbon fiber diffuser and rear ducktail spoiler. Fastback models get a carbon fiber era wing, while each car is available with Super Snake stripes and badging. Shelby will also tint your windows if your state allows it.

Inside, the Super Snake features Shelby embroidered floor mats, door sills and embroidered seat backs. It also comes with a serialized dash plaque, and manual-equipped models come with a Shelby shift ball.

Price & Production

Photo by: Shelby American

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, 56,000-mile warranty, in addition to the Ford powertrain warranty.

The base Mustang GT, with 480 horsepower, starts at $48,555, including the $1,995 destination charge. The 500-horsepower Mustang Dark Horse costs $66,075 to start, while the Mustang GTD costs more than $300,000.
According to Shelby, production has already started.

The Las Vegas-based company will only produce 300 Super Snakes for the United States.

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Source: Shelby American

Taking Motor1s: The 2026 Shelby Super Snake is expensive, and that doesn’t include the optional supercharger system that increases output. But the car features a range of other upgrades, including the liberal use of carbon fiber to reduce weight, so the Super Snake is more than just a visual makeover.