GT500KR specs & pics

[DavidN]

2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR – Specifications and Design Highlights
• 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 producing estimated 540-horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque
• Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack featuring revised calibration and cold air intake system
• 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio
• Ford Racing performance exhaust system
• Unique performance suspension tuning: springs, dampers, and stabilizer bars
• Shelby-designed ‘GT500KR’ 20-inch wheels (18-inch version for production)
• Ford Racing short-throw shifter and front strut tower brace
• Unique carbon composite hood featuring classic Shelby ‘KR’ design
• Front brake cooling ducts
• ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear decklid
• 40th Anniversary badges on the front quarter panels
• Carroll Shelby signature embroidered headrests and floor mats
• Official Shelby CSM 40th Anniversary GT500KR dash plate
• Built at the Dearborn, with final assembly at Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas, the Shelby GT500KR arrives in spring 2008 as an exclusive run of only 1000


http://www.prowltalk.com/gallery/data/500/19680tl7.jpg

http://www.prowltalk.com/gallery/data/500/19683uh3.jpg

[pumpkin]

Sweet. I guess I have to ask----how much?

[halicat]

very very nice... sweet ride 4 sure:tu:

[DavidN]

Sweet. I guess I have to ask----how much?


I would say 55k Msrp... the base unit is 45k ans the 'KR' from shelby should be around 10k ...

I want one ..got to get on the phone with my buddy at Ford...:devil

[silver_2000]

looks different than the pics from auto show today

http://news.com.com/2300-11389_3-6173269-3.html

http://i.n.com.com/i/ne/p/2007/NYautoshow_3_550x367.jpg


Ford also introduced several celebrity-inspired, limited-edition vehicles. The company plans to make only 1,000 Shelby GT500 KR (the KR stands for "King of the Road") coupes, set to be its most powerful Mustangs to date. Named after legendary race car driver and designer Carroll Shelby, the Shelby GT500 KR will include a 540 horsepower engine inside a custom carbon composite body.

Ford also announced that it will make 500 Ford F-150s in 2008 that bear the last name of car designer Chip Foose. In addition, a Funkmaster Flex edition of Ford's 2008 Ford Expedition, named for the music artist, will feature a red-and-black paint scheme with orange pinstripes, as well as Ford's 340-watt Audiophile sound system.


more pics

http://www.blueovalnews.com/index.php?categoryid=12&p2_articleid=524

http://www.blueovalnews.com/images/08Shelby_GT500KR_3024_HR.jpg

http://www.stangsunleashed.com/images/08ShelbyGT500KR_479.jpg

http://www.stangsunleashed.com/images/08FordShelbyGT500KR_12_HR.jpg

[silver_2000]

http://www.stangsunleashed.com/images/2007/shelby/gt500.600horses.jpg

(Dearborn, Michigan) TheGT500Source - The big news out of Dearborn and Las Vegas today was that, after a forty-year absence, the Shelby GT500KR will return as a 2008 model. The new "King of the Road" will feature a 5.4L engine producing an estimated 540 horses. While that's an increase of 40 horsepower over the 2007 GT500, that 540 figure is only an estimated number. You can definitely look forward to that number going further north.

The 2008 Shelby GT500KR also features more performance upgrade enhancements, which you learn about here.

While Shelby, Mustang and Ford enthusiasts are in a euphoric state over the new 2008 GT500KR, Las Vegas is being cautious over the upcoming Camaro, Challenger and Corvette SS, which are all in the works. As Carroll Shelby recently said, "Everybody's trying to catch up" to the 2007 GT500.

But, Shelby & Co. are not known for resting on their laurels - the Las Vegas Company has fire in their eyes and their holding a serious trump card. And what can be more dangerous than a Texan living in Las Vegas holding a trump card? Nothing.

According to sources, we've learned that Shelby is working on, yes, an ever-nastier version of the 2007 GT500 / 2008 GT500KR. The yet to be named GT500xx variant will feature a twin screw blower that will pack a punch as powerful as Shelby's Texas Chili. In fact, a 600+ horsepower GT500xx might be an under statement. Now that's a spicy bowl of chili.

Unlike the P.C. world of impossible upgrades though, Shelby has not forgotten about their 2007 Shelby GT500 owners. If you like the idea of an Extreme-GT500, than add the following ingredients: One 2007 GT500, one 2008 GT500KR and one 40th Anniversary GT500.

Like a good book that keeps you hanging. . .

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[TooHipCat]

:tu: :tu: :tu:

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/E/k/ny_08_ford_gt500kr.jpg

[Dixie Cat]

Did anyone see this ad on Ebay?

http://motors.search.ebay.com/2008-shelby-gt500kr_W0QQfromZR40

[BLEW BUYOU]

Was THAT in the Prowler section???? LOL If it doesn't say Prowler I doubt if I will ever see it. LOL;-):bows

[Dixie Cat]

Blew Buyou... My first car was a Mustang and Jay had a hot Mustang when we got married and of course his was yeller 8-)

[Kruisin Kat]

SamtheJeepman has on of these on order to go along with his many other rare Mustangs he has acquired in the last year.

[BLEW BUYOU]

Did it Cool Off after a few years? LOL I didn't know Ford built a hot Yellow Mustang. Really. JW;-):lol::smile::-D:tu:

[Dixie Cat]

Blew...
67 Mustang GT...390 cu in big block with 3 - 2s, Crane cam, 4-speed, Jardine headers & Detroit locker rear end. It was rumored Jay experienced nosebleeds often during acceleration... 8-)

[DavidN]

SamtheJeepman has on of these on order to go along with his many other rare Mustangs he has acquired in the last year.

I don't see how sam has one on order as nobody knows which dealer is getting one???? and when and no $$$ is set yet???? i have hookups deep in ford and getting one is going be very hard as most dealers that will get 1 of 1000 are not selling theirs....

[whale77]

awesome hood scoop. I wonder if the car comes in Prowler Orange??? Ok, I love my orange, but even I wouldn't do that to a Mustang.

[Kruisin Kat]

David, I'm not sure who he knows but he is connected. Steve Saleen or one of the Ford family? Some how he has his name on one.

[Krzy Kat]

David, after the set of toys the SamTheJeepMan has ... I am not doubting for one bit that he's got connection for one. Probably a high volume Ford dealer that he bought his Ford GT from, and they know they'll get one and he's got spot #1. Just my guess.

[fixumm]

looks like 100K over sticker for ummmm