Ford unveiled the Shelby GT500KR at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR model features a 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack that boosts engine output to an estimated 540 horsepower.
Produced in a limited edition of 1,000 units, the Shelby GT500KR coupe comes with a custom carbon composite hood with scoops and stainless steel twist-down hood pins, a lower front air dam with chrome-trimmed functional brake ducts and large 14-inch Brembo front brakes. The suspension has been modified with an emphasis on race-inspired handling.
Drawing inspiration from the classic 1968 KR model, the Shelby GT500KR also features 40 th Anniversary exterior badging, unique striping and a distinctive interior with Carroll Shelby-signature embroidered seats and a 40 th Anniversary numbered dash plaque.
Your over MSRP is crazy that is why you don’t see any on the road I hope Chrysler doesn’t do this with their new Challengers. God bless Mopar
By flybike. March 16th, 2008 at 6:13 amI have never heard so much whining about the price of a limited edition car ever. Money and penis envy is not very appealing. Most all of us waiting for our new KR have earned the cash to buy one. I dont see any such gripe on the Ferarri or Lambo pages. Mr. SHELBY is turning or just turned 85 years young. He has done more for muscle cars in the last 50 years than anyone. Hope he is here to make a Golden edition Shelby. Suck it up guys. I may have a 2008 Shelby KR, but going to have buckle down to own a Learjet.
By Canadacowboy. January 8th, 2008 at 8:19 pmCanadacowboy
I think is a great idea that ford has stepped up and made a super car but I would buy the gt40 instead. It’s a true super car. Now make a more of these cars so us little guys without the deep pockets can buy one.
By IB6Ub9. August 18th, 2007 at 11:01 amI just heard a story about the ridiculous markups down south, where 1 dealer wants 40k over sticker, another wants 25k, blah blah blah.
I think Carroll Shelby needs to accept applications from those who want to own one of these masterpieces, at the price Ford stickered them for; not that I’m a european car fan, but look at what Ferrari does for the guys that want the Enzo. THIS will remind Mr. Shelby of the people he truly built these cars, not put the cars into a “who bids the highest” competition.
By Kevo. August 13th, 2007 at 3:18 pmWhat about the price? A car that can bury a Viper or keep up to a Z-06 is worth its wait in Ford Gold. Especially when it’s 20 percent less than either competitor. Keep ‘em comin’ Shelby, keep
By Howard B.. August 4th, 2007 at 1:11 pm‘em comin’! When it comes to muscle - you can cover it up with what ever shirt you want but it’s what’s under the shirt that counts. GO SHELBY - GO FORD!!
if you want to buy a brand new shelby 500 contact Bellisario at (818) 980-9800
By Bellisario. August 4th, 2007 at 10:06 amI accept all info on the KR-500
By jacmes iceman coppola. July 19th, 2007 at 4:05 pmI agree with the dealer sticking it to us. Ford makes a great product, stickers it at something that appears reasonable for what you get, then the greedy dealers do their number act on it. If Ford goes down, I’ll miss them. But when the greedy dealers start closing their doors, I’ll be cheering.
By Maz. July 2nd, 2007 at 11:11 amA year before the 2007 GT500 rolled onto the street, I saw it in Hot Rod magazine. I went straight to the Ford dealership and plopped down my $500.00 deposit.I was #6 on the list.Since I was 16yrs old and I drooled over the original Shelby GT500 and then the 500KR.Throughout my life if anyone asked what my favorite car was, GT 500 was my only answer.I knew now that I was gonna get my own 2007 Shelby Cobra GT 500. OH my God.I waited a year and the came. I got notice of its delivery. I figured i’d get $10,000 for my trade another $25,000 I had saved since the ‘67 Shelby and I”d finance the other $15,000.My own GT500.
By Frank Cuoco. June 30th, 2007 at 2:13 pmWhen I went to the salesman and he told me the car was going to be minimum $25,000 over MSRP I wanted to cry. Why do you build a car for collectors and not drivers.Caroll Shelby shame on You.500 GT KR who cares. I know I”ll nver own one. Ford Blows
Hi my Mustang friend´s. Im from Sweden and next year I want to buy one. I really love this car. Im sorry, my english in not so good.
By Daniel. June 27th, 2007 at 11:18 amOK!!!! Lets get the horse out of the barn an quit giving it hay an oats!!! We have to catch up with Dodge an Camaro. Ford needs to put a 5.4 or bigger in all there gts an get sells up an beef up susoension parts. Lets not leave the Horse behind!!! John Wayne would not do this to his horse. So come on Ford lets do it!!! Before the imports do it an soak us!!! Look at nascar its only the begining of there V-8s!! Come on Ford guys!!!
JERBRO
By jerbro. June 25th, 2007 at 5:51 amAwesome car but they killed the rims, if we wanted 20’s on our 90K+ car whe would have called up pimp my ride, other than that the cars pretty cool. But dont ya think they should have spaced this out a little more? I mean hell the GT500 just came out and they already built this…seems to me that Ford is opening all there presents too early and not playing with what they already got. Oh well I love all the mustangs ford ever built and I hope to own a GT500 one of these days!
By Joe. June 22nd, 2007 at 2:56 pmmy story is a bit sad but it has a happy memory for me . i got an old 66 six banger mustang in 1993 . drove it around for two years then sold it in 1995 so we could buy a 95 gt . we got it on my wifes birth day . i couldnt keep her butt out of that seat . we paid it off and talked about getting another one . we saw the new designes comeing out and loved what we saw . so we waited . in the mean while i went out and bought a 2003 svt focus . i couldnt figure out which one i liked to drive more . well we finaly decided that the we would get the 2007 gt . then we saw some more pictures of the gt500 and we loved it . thought it was great maybe we could get one . but life took a turn for the worse . i was in a accident .i was left a quad . my car slid off the road and i broke my neck so thats ended my driving and my wife died of cancer . all our dreams went up in smoke . the thing is we loved the cars and her wish was that our daughter was to the 95gt when she graduates collage .i hope i didnt drag u down to much .but we do love the cars.
By Michael Sallese. May 3rd, 2007 at 5:54 amNice car, but like the current Shelby, here is another specialty car for dealers to “stick it to the working man”. I love all things Ford, but I have little pity for their financial dire straits when they allow such inflated prices on cars that keeps them out of the hands of the people for whom they are designed.
By Vince Hollingsworth. April 24th, 2007 at 6:30 amI actually saw it last Saturday at the Auto Show and I have to say, Ford needs to hire some better people to talk about it. They only went into detail into the looks aspect but only said that the power/drivetrain along w/ the suspension was upgraded (and went no further in depth then that). The consumer wants to know what it’s packing, and not the wheel diameter and who makes it. Great car, but already they screwed up advertising. Not only that, the one at the show is just that, a show car. The actually production version will be much different according to the guy talking about it but at least they allowed everyone to sit in the GT500 (yet most of their other cars, trucks, and SUVs were locked while Dodge had every single one of its trucks open to sit in). However, Ford screwed the Shelby GT over since it’s probably cheaper to just buy the FRPP packages and install them yourself (since that’s what the GT is).
By bassman97. April 9th, 2007 at 11:50 amLooks great; however, what I don’t get, is that while Ford is in financial trouble and there are plenty of boomers and others that would love to have this, or the regular GT 500, their production is limited to basically 20 per State (on the KR). By time it is all said and done only those with Ford connections and tons of money will get one. Why waste our time with the fancy promotions and ads. One local dealership in my area is arrogant enough to have a $44000 sticker on their GT500, but look at you like you are a complete moron when you dare to ask how much is it. IT’s really kind of a turn off to Ford and any of its products.
By Judge Bert. April 8th, 2007 at 5:43 pmBig deal, with only 1000 units built any one who works for a living need not bother looking because you won’t get one unless you have more money than brains. I’ll spend my money building an engine that Ford is afraid to and kick some real bass. If Ford wanted to give power to the people they would get real and take into account the population. Ford……….. wake up and smell the coffee, your not the only auto manufacturer.
By Rod Skrip. April 5th, 2007 at 5:33 pmLove the KR..but the collectors will buy them up to flip them later and the dealers will rape the average guy with a high add on price.
By Bob. April 1st, 2007 at 7:08 amWhere do i sign? A z06 ass kicker, god bless america
By DRSEKELSKY. March 31st, 2007 at 10:09 pmExpect its final stats to be closer 600HP. This has a twin screw unlike the GT500 which has a roots, Which can make the power the KR makes with a few simple bolt ons easily.
I’m happy with my GT500, Leave this one to the guys with more money the brains. The GT500 is a better buy.
By Wildo. March 31st, 2007 at 4:44 amStill looking forward to a new Cougar!!!!!!!!
By nova467spanker. March 30th, 2007 at 8:54 pmThe engine now makes the same power as in the Ford GT. At least the KR is done right w/ suspension mods along w/ the engine (unlike the GT500 which just had the GT engine in it minus the Aluminum block). Now, only if Ford can put a N/A version out as a Mach 1 or BOSS 330 w/ either the 3V, 4V, or Cobra R/GT/GT500 heads then we’ll be cooking. However, I did hear a BOSS 302 is due to come out…
By bassman97. March 30th, 2007 at 3:04 pmI would be amazed if it went for under $100K My sister’s fiance is a car salesmen for Ford, and he said they had a GT500 go for around $70K This will def be much more.
By andy. March 30th, 2007 at 1:24 pmA cougar would be nice, or the Aussie Falcon for something different. Although I still love mustangs and the KR looks pretty cool. Too bad it will cost a stupid amount of money to buy one. Probably a 60k markup now instead of a 20k.
By 19mach69. March 30th, 2007 at 12:55 pmPersonally I wish ford would quit beating a dead horse and come up with something new. Yeah it looks good, but it’s still a mustang with a blower.
By smokey212. March 30th, 2007 at 12:44 pmGee, who’d a thunk they woulda brought back the KR name for ‘08? The aluminum block would have really sealed the deal though! The KR has always been my favorite Shelby.
By blown68. March 30th, 2007 at 11:49 am