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Shelby American Unveils 2026 Super Snake-R Track-Focused Dark Horse Mustang

Shelby American has packed a supercharged V8 with bespoke carbon aero into its modified Dark Horse to challenge Ford’s high-price Mustang GTD.

Overview

  • A supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V8 delivers over 850 PS to the rear wheels through either a Tremec six-speed manual or Ford’s 10-speed automatic.
  • Adjustable coilovers, wider Michelin performance tires, two-piece slotted brakes and a prominent rear wing manage the Super Snake-R’s extra power while the car weighs just 1,815 kg—only 53 kg heavier than the stock Dark Horse.
  • Aggressive carbon-fiber bodywork and five paint options sharpen aerodynamics and styling while adding minimal mass.
  • Inside, Alcantara-and-leather Shelby bucket seats pair with a machined-aluminum shift knob on manual cars and numbered plaques on the dash, mats and sill plates to underscore exclusivity.
  • Priced from $225,995 including the donor Mustang Dark Horse chassis, the Super Snake-R undercuts Ford’s Mustang GTD by nearly $100,000 and has no announced production run or global availability schedule.