Shelby GT500KR

jrl1018 · April 27th, 2007, 1:29 AM

Saw this in motor trend, found it online. Looks pretty sweet.

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Ford and Shelby Automobiles today announced the launch the 2008 Shelby GT500KR — the most powerful Mustang to date. Inspired by the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR, this "King of the Road" will offer an estimated 540 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, thanks to revised ignition and throttle calibration and a cold air intake system that replaces the stock unit.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission and 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, upgraded from the standard GT500’s 3.31:1. Gear selection is courtesy of an all-new Ford Racing short-throw shifter making its debut on the KR. Topped with a white ball, the new shifter is 25 percent shorter than the unit on the GT500 providing for crisper, sharper shifts.

Ford SVT, Ford Racing and Team Shelby worked together to develop the KR’s suspension tuning. Based on initial work by Ford Racing and the team at Shelby, often at Shelby’s own facility on the grounds of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ford SVT chassis engineers will apply fine tuning techniques to prepare it for the streets.

“The production Shelby GT500 was maximized to deliver the perfect balance between ride and handling,” said Jamal Hameedi, chief nameplate engineer, Ford SVT. “In that same ride versus handling continuum, the KR will lean heavier towards all-out handling while still making it drivable on the street.”

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/3-2008-ford-mustang-shelby-cobra-gt500kr.jpg

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/4-2008-ford-mustang-shelby-cobra-gt500kr.jpg

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RUU-CHAMA · April 27th, 2007, 1:39 AM

http://forums.finalgear.com/showthre...hlight=GT500KR

jrl1018 · April 27th, 2007, 1:48 AM

ah sorry...did a search but couldnt find anything for some reason. i think i may have only searched the "Automotive news" forum. my bad.

RUU-CHAMA · April 27th, 2007, 2:36 AM

No prob, this car deserves multiple posts (too bad I can't drive a stick).

Dsemaj · April 27th, 2007, 9:45 AM

Still no IRS?

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SL65 · April 27th, 2007, 1:35 PM

http://forums.finalgear.com/general-automotive/gt500kr-18245/

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RUU-CHAMA Joined: Feb 27th, 2007 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: USA Posts: 514 Car: Mazda6 Rep Power: 18	No prob, this car deserves multiple posts (too bad I can't drive a stick). __________________ Support the domestic car industry. Buy a *FORD.*

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Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 8:10 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Age: 18 Posts: 2,671 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 40	Still no IRS? (Sorry ) __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

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