Auto Car | Knight Rider Shelby Mustang GT500KR | The latest 2008 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 500 KR “King of the Road” conquers the spotlight with a big bang. It is set to be released on the market this spring 2008. There will only be 1,000 limited models in production to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1968 original Shelby Cobra GT 500 KR. The hit TV show 2008 movie “Knight Rider” will feature it as its new KITT replacing the classic Pontiac as confirmed by NBC. It did not come as a big surprise to many. After it was unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, it already made a headline as the new Mustang obsession of the town.
There is too much to say about this highbred KR model from the GT 500 design to featured technology systems and optional upgrades. I decided to categorize its outstanding features into 4 groups – Power and Performance, Exterior, Interior, and Safety. These elements define the legendary performance that the Mustang family is truly known for.
There is too much to say about this highbred KR model from the GT 500 design to featured technology systems and optional upgrades. I decided to categorize its outstanding features into 4 groups – Power and Performance, Exterior, Interior, and Safety. These elements define the legendary performance that the Mustang family is truly known for.
Power & Performance
What is a Mustang without an amazing feat of its power and control? The 2008 Shelby GT 500 KR edition is a product of Ford and Shelby Automobiles’ continuous drive toperformance excellence. A lot of modifications and unbelievable feats were added to this magnificent engine.
A supercharge 5.4-liter V8 boosting 540 horsepower and 510 lbs-ft. of torque. This is the most powerful in the Mustang line as it packs 40 more horses.
Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission featuring an enhanced rear differential of 3.73
Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack – improved ignition and throttle calibration and cold air intake technology
Vented 14-inch Brembo front brakes provided with a pair of chrome-trimmed cooling ducts.
P255/45ZR18 front and P285/40ZR18 performance tires
Specification
Make: Ford
Model: Shelby Mustang GT-500 KR "King of the Road" coupe 428 interceptor
Year: 1968
Country of Origin: United States of America
Type: Classic Muscle Car
Class: D
Engine: V-8, Naturally Aspirated, Carburetted, 7,013 CC, Gasoline
Horspower: 420 BHP (the 335 was "fudged") @ 5,400 RPM
Tourque: 440 LB FT @ 3,200 RPM
Redline: 6,000 RPM
Brakes: Solid Steel Discs Front, Drums Rear
Wheels: 16 Inch Steel Hubcaps all round, cross ply tires.
Handedness: Left
Dials: all Analouque
Readout: MPH
Transmission: 4 Speed H Pattern Manual
Driveline: F/R Front Engined, Rear wheel Drive.
0-60: 6.5 Seconds
Top Speed: 132 MPH
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