2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR

2008 Shelby GT500KR at the New York International Auto Show
The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR, revealed at the 2007
New York International Auto Show, is scheduled for release in the spring of 2008, is powered by a (estimated) 540 horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 variation with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack. Production will be limited to 1,000 units.
The Shelby GT500KR styling features include a carbon composite hood with scoops and hood pins, a lowered front air dam, and 14-inch Brembo front brakes with functional cooling ducts. The 2008 GT500KR draws on styling features from the classic 1968 "King of the Road" GT500KR model, and includes 40th anniversary badging, racing stripes, and
Carroll Shelby signature embroidered seats. The GT500KR's price is estimated to be around the $52,000 range.
[edit] Specifications
- Front engine, RWD, 4 passenger, 2 door coupe
- Supercharged DOHC 32 valve V8 engine
- 5.4 L displacement
- Power: 550 hp (410 kW)
- Torque: 510 ft·lbf (690 N·m)
- 6 Speed Manual Transmission
- 3,800 lb (1,700 kg) curb weight
- 107.1 in (2,720 mm) wheelbase
- 188×73.9×54.5 in (4.78×1.88×1.38 m)[citation needed]