70 HEMI 'CUDA " THE MOST SAUGHT AFTER OF ALL !! "

From 1966-71, Dodge stuffed their massive Hemi into the small E-Body platform and the 1970 Hemi 'Cuda is widely accepted as one of the most saught after of these. Only 652 were built when new, including 14 rare convertibles, making an original Hemi 'Cuda a rare sight. The Hemi 'Cuda was forced in scarcity due to the extra $900 it cost to build one-nearly a third of the standard purchase price. At $250, the 390 bhp 440 V8 became the norm and made the Hemi Cuda an exception. Motor Trend tested the 426 Hemi ’Cuda in their May 1970 issue, reaching 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 14 seconds at 102 mph. The long list of options made available for 1970 Barracudas included such goodies as a Track Pak with a 3.54:1 differential ratio, Rallye wheels, a range of exciting colors including Plum Crazy, pistol grip shifters, hockey stick sport stripes, hood pins and a variety of creature comforts. Of all the options, the R-code steet Hemi 426 was the most legendary Mopar engine. It typically delivered 425 bhp through the solid 727 Torqueflight automatic and a 3.55:1 Sure Grip rear axle. That is, unless the car was one of the 284 that got a 4-speed manual. With their classic shape, tire-shredding American power, limited production and huge popularity a 1970 Hemi 'Cuda can easily fetch over $150 000 USD. This is a remarkable amount for a car with the same build quailty as a mass-produced Plymouth. However, the aggressive sound of Hemi combined with visual street cred and Barrett-Jackson publicity now make these Cudas more expensive than most Ferraris produced in the same era. Changes for 1971 were minimal and included a more complex 6 inlet grille design and fender gill louvers. Only 100 or so of these were built and the seven ultra-rare 1971 convertibles are the most expensive muscle cars money can buy. In 72, the government and EPA kicked the muscle car in the ass with emissions regulations. After that time, no more Hemi or more big block models could be ordered

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Shelby Automobiles GT-500 " Super Snake " Package !!

A GT500 with the first Super Snake package will be on display at the Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet in Tulsa, Okla. Headquartered at the Tulsa Marriott, the event includes a broad range of activities including drag racing, cruise night, road racing exhibitions, a car show and banquet.

�I�m excited to debut our new Super Snake package for the enthusiasts at the Mid-America Ford and Performance Meet,� added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. �They�ll be the first to see this amazing car with world-class capabilities. When combined with the MSRP of a GT500, this upgrade is far less expensive than the price of any other car with even close to the Super Snake�s power. No one can touch the performance, exclusivity and heritage of this post title Shelby package.�

The GT500 Super Snake package, which will be installed at the Shelby factory includes:


•Ford Racing Supercharger upgrade kit producing over 600 horsepower and 590 ft.-lbs. of torque; an optional 725 horsepower system is available

•6-speed manual transmission with a Ford Racing short-throw shifter and 3.73:1 rear axle ratio

•Borla performance exhaust system for the 600 horsepower version; JBA manifold and back system for the 725 horsepower option

•Engine dress up kit including billet aluminum fluid caps and dip stick handle

•Ford Racing suspension tuning including dynamic adjustable dampers, lowering springs, tuned stabilizer bars, and front strut tower brace

•Exclusive Shelby- Alcoa 20-inch forged wheels with Super Snake center caps

•Shelby / Baer 6 piston forged front brakes calipers with cross drilled and vented rotors all around

•Front and rear brake cooling ducts

•Side scoops, carbon fiber front fascia splitter, mirror covers and rocker panels

•Classic Shelby design hood with functional scoops

•Super Snake exclusive striping

•�Shelby� lettering across the front edge of hood and rear deck lid and 'Super Snake' badges

•Center cluster with Carroll Shelby signature gauges for boost, fuel pressure and oil pressure

•Shelby embroidered headrests, Super Snake door sill plates, aluminum map light accent, floor mats and other exclusive components

•Official Shelby CSM dash plate


Though the complete Super Snake package will be available exclusively through Shelby Automobiles, many of the products comprising the package will also be available from Shelby Automobiles and Ford Racing beginning in late June 2007. Anyone interested in transforming their Shelby GT500 into one of these rare supercars should contact John Walker at the Las Vegas factory at (702) 942-7325.
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