2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR:

2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR:

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Graham-P

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1,548 posts

253 months

Friday 30th March 2007
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This just popped up on our internal site.

Launching next spring, 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 40th Anniversary exterior badging, unique striping and a distinctive interior with Carroll Shelby-signature embroidered seats and a 40th Anniversary numbered dash plaque.

mrkipling

508 posts

263 months

Friday 30th March 2007
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Didn't see that coming!

More here

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthr

Twin Turbo

5,544 posts

273 months

Friday 30th March 2007
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That does look pretty cool and at least they've finally lowered the Shelby. The standard version sits way too high.

Not so keen on the wheels though.

LuS1fer

41,698 posts

252 months

Saturday 31st March 2007
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Still too heavy.

stig

11,822 posts

291 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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LuS1fer said:
Still too heavy.


and too ugly.

Twin Turbo

5,544 posts

273 months

Monday 2nd April 2007
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Oooo. That's a bit harsh. Agressive, but not ugly IMHO

Twin Turbo

5,544 posts

273 months

Wednesday 4th April 2007
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Some new pictures. I just hope the final production car has the same stance. The standard GT500 looks like an off-roader by comparison. You couldn't slip a fag paper between the top of the tyre and the wheelarch on this one. Perfect!







http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthr

Edited by Twin Turbo on Wednesday 4th April 21:29