Ford Shelby GT500KR

World-Class Performance from the Most Powerful Production Mustang Ever

April 2008 -- The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR is the new “King of the Road” – the most powerful production Mustang ever produced, thanks to a 540-hp supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with 510 lb.-ft. of torque.

2008 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 KR

* The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR is the new “King of the Road” – the most powerful production Mustang ever produced, thanks to a 540-hp supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with
510 lb.-ft. of torque.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 17, 2008 – A one-of-a-kind 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR will go on the block at this year’s Barrett-Jackson auction: the only “King of the Road” model to feature a full glass roof. Continuing a Ford and Shelby tradition of charitable giving, proceeds from the auction will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Highlights:
* Ford and Shelby Automobiles to auction one-off Shelby GT500KR featuring a full glass roof to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
* Ford Racing and Patrick Dempsey to auction off his No. 156 Ford Mustang FR500C, which the star raced in the Grand-Am KONI Challenge series

First 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR rolls off the production line on Carroll Shelby’s 85th birthday

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2008 – Automotive legend Carroll Shelby shares his 85th birthday with a new performance standout – the 540-horsepower 2008 GT500KR, which begins production today.

2008 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 KR

Highlights:
* The 540-horsepower muscle car dubbed “King of the Road” will arrive at select Ford dealerships this spring for an exclusive run of only 1,000 units.
* Ford SVT and Goodyear to debut a new performance compound tire for North America on Shelby GT500KR.

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2007 (By Michael Collins) -- When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR launches this spring don't be surprised if there's some confusion over what the letters "KR" stand for.

While the super car has been known to racing fans as "King of the Road” since 1968, it's about to star in a remake of the hit TV series Knight Rider making mix-ups inevitable.

2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR