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The 'King of The Road' Is Back, 2008 Shelby GT500 KR

 
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Wells folks the KING is back, Ford made it official by announcing the 2008 Shelby GT500 KR Mustang will return in the spring of 2008 for the 40th anniversary of the original.  The 2008 Shelby GT500 KR Mustang will feature a 540 horsepower 5.4L supercharged V8 with Ford Racing's Power Pack upgrade (tune and cold air intake system), 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short throw shifter and a beefed up suspension to handle all those ponies. The exterior of this beast will get a unique Carbon composite hood, 18-inch wheels and special 40th Anniversary badging along with GT500 KR striping.  Other features include front brake cooling ducts, a 40th Anniversary dash plate, SHELBY lettering across the hood and a Ford Racing performance exhaust system.

The GT500 KR will be limited to just 1000 units with an MSRP expected to start above $50K. With the dealer markup I would guess $75K-$85K since this limited-edition is truly limited.  More information, specs and high-resolution photos after the jump.




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Comments (14)

  1. By Anthony Ming Posted: 9/8/2007 4:02pm PDT

    DUD, FREAKIN AWSOME. that is off the hook, holy cow that car is amazing, first chance i get im going to buy one, that car is SWEET. Don't change a thing on it it's, one of a kind. SWEET
     
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  2. By  Robert L. Payne Posted: 9/12/2007 11:20pm PDT

    How can I get on the list any place to buy the 2008 Shelby GT 500 KR when thay come out. Thanks
     
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  3. By Amber Posted: 11/24/2007 5:45am PST

    STILL THE SEXIEST DAMN CAR ON THE PLANET
     
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  4. By MATT HALL (MALLORCA) Posted: 1/27/2008 6:00am PST

    Want to buy and transport this car to (Mallorca Spain) Please could some body get back in touch with me and make my wish come true? Regards Matt Gracias
     
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  5. By Ben Posted: 2/4/2008 6:54pm PST

    Anyone looking for one leave your email here and We can get you a kr
     
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  6. By Mark H. Posted: 3/3/2008 5:01pm PST

    We will be getting one blue on silver King of the road
    Shelby Gt KR at
    PACFIC COAST FORD
    FEDERAL WAY WA. 98003
    Contact Mark Howard
    salesman 253-838-6600
    cell # 253-709-2743
    50,000.00 deposit
     
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  7. By Terry V Posted: 4/10/2008 7:19am PDT

    We will be getting a 2008 King of the road Shelby Gt.. Est date of arrival is may or early June.
    Please call
    Pladsen Ford Inc.
    405 S Hwy 44/76
    Caledonia MN 55921
    contact Terry V salesman
    507-725-3346
     
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  8. By corey watson Posted: 5/26/2008 9:50am PDT

    can you give a price on a GT500KR and a Super Snake... The prices on E Bay are over inflated i think but i have a 1970 shelby GT500 and i relly want another one. many thanks...
    Regards Corey.
     
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  9. By  corey watson Posted: 5/26/2008 9:57am PDT

    anyone with a KR for Sale?
     
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  10. By  john cannon Posted: 7/19/2008 4:21pm PDT

    john cannon says

    we will be getting our "KING OF THE ROAD MUSTANG" SILVER WITH BLUE STRIPING any day now (7-18-08) we are ready to "SELL SELL SELL!!!!" PLEASE CALL ME AT 410-998-3462, I WILL ASSIST YOU IN PURCHASING YOUR SHELBY GT500 KR
    THANK YOU
    JOHN CANNON
    SALES ASSOCIATE
     
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  11. By  Christina! Posted: 10/8/2008 4:03pm PDT

    It is amazing!!!We just got one in!!!
     
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  12. By shane Posted: 9/24/2009 8:47pm PDT

    hello i have a 2008 shelby GT 500 cobra kr same color as photo 30 miles only asking 115.000.00 contact if interested or leave message on here will check back soon located in potosi missouri
     
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  13. By shane risner Posted: 9/24/2009 8:49pm PDT

    573-438-2474 or newport278@yahoo.com
     
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  14. By Bobby C Posted: 8/3/2010 9:35pm PDT

    I just bought a new 2009 Shelby KR, Blk with Blk Stripes, 62 miles on it. This car is so awesome on the streets, the power, sound, and looks. I feel very special when I do my daily drive on this bad boy!
     
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