Is it the Ram 1500 TRX or the Shelby F-150 Super Snake that takes the win in this drag race? In the video, we see the two pickup truck beasts battle it out on a straightaway track. One race is from a standstill. The other is a rolling start. Both races see the same result. …
Arguments about whether American muscle cars or European supercars are better has been ongoing for decades. A standard Ford Mustang, even with plenty of growl in the pipes, can’t compete with the likes of Lamborghini. But the Shelby GT500 is hardly a standard Mustang. The 2020 Shelby GT500 has the horsepower to demand respect from …
With a Shelby Super Snake touch, the Ford F-150 makes for one very rapid pickup truck. But it’s not the only high-speed heavyweight on the market. The Lamborghini Urus is one of the fastest SUVs on sale today. So, which is faster, the snake or the bull? That’s what YouTube team Throttle House tried to …
Original Shelby cars from the 1960s are highly desirable cars for collectors. The cars were known to be amongst the top echelon of muscle cars. Many of them were even turned into racetrack pavement-carving machines. So, when what appears to be an original Shelby car shows up on E-Bay, it garners a lot of attention. …
The Shelby GT500 Mustang is undoubtedly one fast Ford. And it more than lives up to its classic forebearer’s legacy. But it’s not the only quick Mustang. Racer and drifter Ken Block has crafted his own super ‘Stang: the Hoonicorn V2. So, does the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 have what it takes to keep up? …
Even though Gordan Murray already designed its spiritual successor, the McLaren F1 still looms large in the automotive consciousness. From its Toyota-Sera-inspired doors to its gold-lined engine bay, it’s a supercar that still feels, well, super. But according to Road & Track, it’s not the best sports car. Instead, that title belongs to the Shelby …
With the 1500 TRX, Ram has neatly overthrown the Ford Raptor for the position of ‘crazy-fast truck.’ At least until the Blue Oval releases an even more powerful model. However, the Raptor isn’t the only speedy Ford pickup. Last year, Shelby announced it was putting the F-150 Super Snake concept into production. But does it …
Carroll Shelby is an automotive icon. He has raced, owned race teams, and developed specialty sportscars for large manufacturers. Even with the vastness of his knowledge and experience that spans decades, a vehicle that he built in the 1960s is the thing that fans ardently praise him for to this day. One of those Shelby cars is coming to …
The hunt for “barn finds” will stop enticing gear heads the day the idea of buried pirate treasure stops being cool. This is the term for vintage vehicles found in barns or any other such rural storage edifice that have been lost to the public. Of course, the dream is to stumble across an extremely …
Mention the name Eleanor in any automotive publication, and people will automatically think of a Ford Mustang. Although, it wouldn’t be just any Mustang. It would be a top-shelf, shiny machine with major horsepower and stunning good looks. Depending on a person’s age, the Eleanor Mustang was either bright yellow or charcoal in color. For …
Customizing cars is the hope that keeps most automotive enthusiasts striving for their dream cars. Most of us can’t afford a 1969 Dodge Charger or a Lamborghini Diablo or whatever, name your dream car. Customizing our cars gives us a shot at being able to one day build the car of our dreams. It is …
Even before the Mustang first gained a snake badge, Carroll Shelby had a respectable racing reputation. Though after his heart condition meant he had to leave the track, he switched to building race cars instead of driving them. One of his earliest creations is still highly-praised and highly-valued: the Shelby Cobra 427. And right now, …
The Ford Mustang is arguably the most iconic muscle car in American history. It has gone through many changes and forms throughout the years, with drivers seeing many versions of the Mustang hit the road. The Ford brand brought back one of its most famous Mustangs, the Shelby GT350 in 2015, as a nod to …
The Durango Hellcat won’t be around for long, but it’ll still be the most powerful version of Dodge’s SUV. The SRT 392 trim, though, is sticking around. However, Dodge once offered another high-powered version of the Durango before the SRT or Hellcat models existed. And it came courtesy of a name that’s usually tied to …
If you’re looking to spend more than $100,000 on a high-performance car, these three cars likely aren’t on your list. Maybe they should be, though. These three cars offer plenty of high-performance power along with a more affordable style. Here’s a look at the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, and 2022 Chevrolet Corvette …
Even without Shelby American’s tune, the GT500 is a Ford Mustang with supercar levels of performance. However, though its classic ancestor is slower, it does have something the modern Shelby GT500 lacks—a manual. But, if you want that kind of power with a stick, there’s always the Roush Stage 3 Mustang. 2020 Roush Stage 3 …
Arguably, one of the most polarizing two-door to four-door sportscar conversions is the 2021 Mustang Mach-E. Purists argue that the Mach-E might be a descent vehicle, but as the argument goes, the Mustang moniker should not have been attached to it. After all the original Mustang never came in a four-door version. That was enough inspiration for one …
When it comes to power, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 isn’t exactly short of it. But the new Dodge Challenger Super Stock has even more. And even though it’s not as popular, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE is the Shelby GT500’s match on the track. The new Shelby American Ford Mustang GT500 and GT350 Special …
If you could buy a car with 500 horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission, and enough trunk space to fit a couple of carry-on bags for a weekend getaway, all for the lowly sum of around $25,000, would you do it? We definitely would. Although, some of you might change your mind when you find out …
Ford GT40 is legendary. So, are the most recent incarnations in the form of the Ford GT, the 40 was dropped. But, many people have not heard of the Ford GT Roadster. That is because they are rare. One such example of the Ford is now up for auction and is expected to easily bring more than $7 million. The …
Traditionally, if you’ve wanted a faster Mustang, you turned to Shelby. The latest Shelby GT500 Mustang, for example, has enough horsepower to out-pace certain supercars. But the American tuner creates more than just muscle cars. It also works on Ford’s pickup trucks. And Shelby’s latest high-output truck is the Shelby F-150 Super Snake. 2020 Shelby …
Mention the Shelby Cobra of the 1960s to most any car enthusiast, and the air of respect will immediately be given. The round-nosed Shelby Cobra roadster is a V8 muscle car legend right up there with the likes of the 1960s GTO, Mustang, and Camaro. But, many people may not know that the Cobra was …
The next few years will see the Ford Mustang go through quite a few changes. For one, it might offer a hybrid powertrain. But arguably the bigger news is, while the Shelby GT500 is staying, the GT350 and Bullitt trims are done after 2020. In their place will be the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1. …
If you’re in the market for a relatively-new performance car, Hertz’s recent financial troubles may be a blessing. Missing from that list, though, is the Ford Mustang. Hertz is selling its special-edition Camaro ZL1s and Corvette Z06s, as well as a host of luxury cars. But the Mustangs it’s offering aren’t any different than your …
Businesses across the globe have been adjusting their business model in recent months due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. The truth of the matter is that people still need to sell things. Auction houses are places that sell a lot of those things. To keep business flowing during the health crisis, a lot of the notable automotive auction houses …
While it’s sadly set to bow out soon, the current Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is a worthy heir to the original’s name. The first Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang came on the heels of the original Cobra and Daytona Coupe. It was the Cobra and GT350 that established Carroll Shelby’s relationship with Ford. A relationship that …
It’s the most powerful Mustang of all time. The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is incredibly expensive, uniquely beautiful, and has more muscle than you could ask for. In fact, only one car out there has more power. Is it worth the gold-plated price tag? What’s great about the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 In …
Steve McQueen and Carroll Shelby are the epitome of coolness when it comes to car culture. Both have significant weight with their names, a weight that, over time, has created a permanent place in history for both of them in the automobile industry. So, it’s no surprise that they could appreciate all sorts of vehicles. Not surprisingly, when …
Usually, wrenching on your car means changing the oil or fixing the brakes. But kit cars offer a whole new meaning to the phrase. Wrenching your own car together isn’t exactly easy. But besides really getting to know your wheels, a kit car can also offer an opportunity to own a modern vintage machine for …
When you hear the name Carroll Shelby, you might think of the blazingly fast Ford Mustang GT500 or the powerful Ford F-150 that is associated with his name. Or, you might be reminded of Matt Damon’s portrayal of Shelby in the critically praised movie Ford v Ferrari. But did you know the automotive designer and …
The heir to the most iconic British sports car isn’t the Morgan 3-Wheeler. It’s not the Caterham Seven or the BAC Mono. Instead, it’s the Mazda Miata that draws the most inspiration from classic British roadsters. And back in the 60s, the most popular British roadster was the MG MGB. In fact, up until the …
Shelby’s tuned Ford F150 may be powerful, but that’s not going to be enough for it to stand out anymore. Roush also offers a high-power F150 in the form of the Nitemare. Hennessey’s tuned the F150’s GM rivals into literal Goliaths, and we now know the Ram Rebel TRX will come with the full 707-hp …
There is no denying that the dawn of the V8 muscle car in the 1960s certainly changed things. High horsepower vehicles, growling deeply, and moving metal quickly down the road was a definite attraction to automotive enthusiasts and well as the regular consumer. In today’s market, however, those old cars are a joke. There’s nothing …
Despite the popularity of off-road SUVs like the Wrangler, muscle cars still loom large. Perhaps the best example is the Dodge Challenger, unchanged in 13 years. But its sales have grown with the help of high-powered models like the Hellcat and Demon, and it’s also earned above-average reliability scores from Consumer Reports. In contrast, the …
When you think of Shelby and Ford, chances are you’re thinking of a Mustang. However, there are a few rare Shelby F-150 trucks.
Shelby debuted the over-800 hp Shelby GT 500 Dragon Snake Mustang at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. And for 45-less horsepower, there’s also the Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150 with 755 hp. Take your pick if you’re looking for fast fun in a Ford. Shelby Super Snake Sport F-150 Shelby already builds this …
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton takes collecting cars to a new level. Here are five cars he owns and drives when he’s off the racetrack.
If a 0-100-0 in 10.6 seconds Mustang doesn’t arrest those mid-engine Corvette daydreams, you don’t dream hardcore enough. Ford will sell you the most powerful street-legal Mustang—actually the most powerful street-legal Ford, ever built. It’s just announced the 2020 Shelby Mustang will pack 760 hp and 625 lb-ft of torque. Can the human brain even …
Is there a limit to how much people will pay for a Ford Mustang? From the sound of it, we’re about to find out. That’s because what appears to be a full pricing list for the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has leaked, revealing the cost of not just the car but its options, as …
The 2020 Shelby GT500 Mustang is a force to be reckoned with—it is the most powerful production car Ford has ever made, boasting more raw power than even the Ford GT. In fact, the GT500’s supercharged V8 makes an impressive 760 hp and 625 lb-ft of torque. Even Dodge’s Hellcat twins and the Chevrolet Corvette …
Enthusiasts have been waiting, not so patiently, for the release of the all-new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. We’ve already told you about its stablemate, the GT350R, and its test performance at Pocono. But perhaps the biggest mystery has been how much power Ford would give the GT500. Details have not been easy to come by …
