USA vs USA — 1967 vs 1967
| GT500 428 Cobra Jet | GT500 Super Snake 427 Twin-Supercharged | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 800 hp |
| Torque | 440 lb-ft | — |
| Engine Size | 7,014 cc | 6,997 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 sec | 4.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 135 mph | 170 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.5 sec | 11.6 sec |
| Weight | 3,400 lbs | 3,300 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Length | 4,673 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Units Produced | 2,048 | 1 |
| Original MSRP | $4,317 | — |
| Value (Excellent) | $300,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 10/10 |
The 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake 427 Twin-Supercharged emerges ahead in most objective measures, offering more power, quicker acceleration, higher top speed. The 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet counters with better value, but the numbers favor its rival. Still, both are remarkable machines, and the final choice often comes down to which driving experience speaks to you.
The Shelby GT500 lineage tells a fascinating story of automotive evolution. Comparing the 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet with the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake 427 Twin-Supercharged reveals how Shelby refined and reimagined one of its most important nameplates over the years. The 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake 427 Twin-Supercharged holds a clear advantage in raw power with 800 hp compared to 335 hp, a 465-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Shelby GT500 uses a V8 OHV (Ford 428 Cobra Jet) displacing 7,014 cc, while the Shelby GT500 Super Snake relies on a V8 OHV Twin-Supercharged with 6,997 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake 427 Twin-Supercharged edges ahead at 4.5 seconds versus 5.5 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 1 units built, the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake 427 Twin-Supercharged is considerably scarcer than the Shelby GT500's 2,048 examples. On the collector market, the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake 427 Twin-Supercharged commands a significant premium over the 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.