Vehicle Description
The year 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of the original
Ford/Shelby Mustang GT500KR, and Ford found itself prime to
replicate that historic achievement with a modern GT500KR based off
the new S-197 generation Mustang. While the standard GT500 had
already been back in production for over a year, the GT500KR would
be a one year only, low production homage to the Shelby name. Ford
didn't just add a few horsepower and call it a day, the Special
Vehicles Team upgraded almost every part of the suspension and
driveline. Under the hood, the 5.4L supercharged V-8 was upgraded
to 540hp and 510lb. ft. of torque through aggressive engine timing,
a new H-pipe in place of the standard X-pipe, and removal of the
exhaust mufflers and replacing them with resonators and baffled
tips. The hood of this special Shelby was made up of over 100
different pieces of carbon fiber and is over 15 pounds lighter than
the GT500's aluminum hood. Not just an aesthetics piece, this
carbon fiber hood pulls in cold outside air and ducts it through
the hood to the sealed air intake box with performance filter.
Exhaust ducts built into the hood release under hood heat and
relieve air pressure at high speeds. The transmission is upgraded
with a shorter throw shifter, and power is fed back to a solid axle
rear end with 3.73:1 gears and limited slip. On the chassis side of
things, tuning is about 17-percent stiffer in front and about
seven-percent stiffer in the rear than the GT500's, via more
aggressive Ford Racing springs and Tokico shocks and struts. The
ABS and traction-control system were recalibrated, the latter
cutting in later to allow more oversteer (and fun) before stepping
in. Ride height drops 20 mm up front and 15 in the back. No changes
to the braking system were required; the 14-inch front Brembos and
vented rear discs were judged adequate to cover the increased
performance. There's more negative camber and zero toe, in the name
of sharper steering. The rolling stock consists of handsome, forged
Alcoa alloys wrapped by sticker Goodyear F1s compounded
specifically for the KR. All these improvements add up to a 0-60
time of 4.3 seconds, a quarter mile time of 12.1 seconds, and a
steady state 1G cornering ability. The GT500KR you see here is an
exceedingly clean, 1-owner, low mile unmodified example. The gloss
black paint with flat black stripes and chrome wheels makes for a
truly understated and sophisticated appearing performance
automobile. You might be able to slide past a few of law
enforcements finest in this bad boy without calling attention to
yourself, well, unless you're on the loud pedal. To say this is a
fun to drive automobile would be the understatement of the year. It
is something to be truly desired. Contact Brian at 352-307-1968 and
take this thoroughbred pony car home today!! Financing and
transportation services are available! FEES & TAX INFORMATION - We
are a licensed dealer in the State of Florida and adhere to all
state and federal laws and regulations concerning the sale of a
used vehicle. All applicable taxes and fees will be charged
accordingly as required by the State of Florida. A fee of $495.00
will be charged to process the vehicle.
