Carroll Shelby attempted to shoehorn the Ford GT MkII's V8 into the 1967 Shelby GT500, which resulted in the Super Snake.

When Shelby first launched the GT500 Super Snake in 2007 (or relaunched, if you consider the one-off 1967 prototype), the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 was boosted all the way up to... wait for it ...

The Super Snake post-title package will include enhancements to the Ford Shelby GT500's handling, styling and power; tuning options will range from a warranted 600 HP V8 to over 725 HP (unwarranted).

The most extreme new Mustang yet makes more power than the GT500 ... Shelby American on Thursday announced its first foray ...