New Mustang: Ford Shelby GT500KR

[Dennis Cavallino]

Return of the King - The Ford Shelby GT500KR

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To be announced at this month's New York Auto Show, the latest 'King of the Road' from Ford will feature Shelby badging and a 5.4-litre supercharged V-8 producing 540 HP. Called the Ford Shelby GT500KR, in honour of the original 1968 model, the new car will be available for delivery in spring 2008, as a strictly limited edition (of 1,000 units) model.

The modern Shelby GT500KR is based on the standard production GT500, but has a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack that boosts engine output by around 40 HP. In 1968 the original car was offered with two 'big-block' motors, the 428CJ version (428 cubic inch) producing a claimed 335 HP although contemporary testers believe the figure was 'close to 500' in its most potent form.

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So the new car will be endowed with increased power and a much more sophisticated chassis and braking set-up than its ancestor, having large 14-inch Brembo front brakes, while the suspension has been modified with 'an emphasis on race-inspired handling' and a 3.73:1 rear axle ratio and short-throw gearshift should ensure snappy performance. The new car comes complete with a Ford Racing performance exhaust system for that authentic V8 'warble'.

The Shelby GT500KR coupe also has 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, 40th Anniversary exterior badging, unique striping and a distinctive interior with Carroll Shelby-signature embroidered seats and a 40th Anniversary numbered dash plaque.

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The show car wears exclusive, Shelby-designed 20-inch, forged, polished aluminum wheels with special custom center caps, mounted on Pirelli rubber. Production models will arrive with an 18-inch version of the design.

Text: Classic Driver
Photos: Ford
http://classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=13338

[Bram]

Wat een beauty 8)

[Tom]

Vandaag nog bij een autobedrijf hier in de buurt wezen kijken, stond ook een Shelby Mustang. Bruut ding om te zien maar wat staat ie hoog op de wielen!! Nog hoger dan mijn standaard Alfa 147, en die staat al hoog op z'n poten. Je vuist past er makkelijk tussen.
Heeft deze zo te zien geen last van

[Harrie]

SCHITTEREND!!!! Hebbe!!!!

[RVV]

SCHITTEREND!!!! Hebbe!!!!

Amen, wat een prachtding zeg.

[Roy]

Wow! Bruut :twisted:

[René130i]

Monstertje 8)

[Wim te Riet]

Geweldig dikke auto. Een echte muscle car.

Maar toch...

... doe mij 't origineel maar

[Erik K.]

Deze stond op de RAI:

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Coole bak 8)

[Roman]

Doe mij toch maar de Rousch Mustang. Kost iets meer, maar tenmiste wel racing remmen en suspension.

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[jille hooysma]

WTF! Hebbe, hebbe, kheb em idd ook gezien op de Rai. 8)

[Hendrik Kinderman]

heeeeeeeerlijk!! 8)

[Jan Visser]

Doe mij toch maar de Rousch Mustang. Kost iets meer, maar tenmiste wel racing remmen en suspension.

Helemaal mee eens Roman. Zo'n Rousche Mustang heeft tenminste onafhankelijke achterwielophanging en fatsoenlijke remmen.

[Corvette]

En Roman........niet te vergeten.....................de kleur is oke.

Prachige auto voor weinig.

Vr. Gr.

Corvette