It’s a footnote in Shelby’s press statement, but it’s an important one, reading “Please note: Vehicle is off-road only. Package voids all manufacturer warranties.” Regardless, this is a huge first for the tuning company, as this Code Red is the first time an experimental car like the ’67 GT500 Super Snake, has been turned into a production model.
The 5.2-liter motor is entirely hand-built, featuring a new fuel system and custom engine management in addition to the two new turbos. However, there’s an asterisk to the power figure above, as you may have noticed. You’ll need E85 to get the full 1,300 hp out of this monster. If there doesn’t happen to be any forbidden corn syrup nearby, you’re stuck with a measly 1,000 hp and 780 lb-ft on 93 octane gas.
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