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March 21, 2008

Shelby GT 500KR: This Ain’t No Knight Rider

By Mike Musto

AKA Mr. Angry

While walking through the halls of Ford this morning, one car in their stable really caught my eye: the Ford Shelby KR500. From the 19" wheels to the hood screws to the wicked cue-ball shifter, this thing really exudes performance. Let us also not forget that this pony is pushing 500+ fun filled horsies to boot. Now, keep in mind that the Mustangs over the years have never had the best interiors and the KR is no exception, BUT—and keep in mind that this is a very big "but"—Ford had to cut corners somewhere in order to the keep the price respectable, and interior was clearly what took the hit. With the soon-to-released Dodge Challenger and upcoming Chevrolet Camaro, Ford really needs to do something to keep their pony-car rivals at bay. This bad-boy Mustang, in my opinion, seems to be just the ticket.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500KR

Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500KR

Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500KR

Comments

jocha
May 3, 2008 at 6:15 pm

this is whialash

FordRulesAll
Mar 22, 2008 at 8:19 am

Jaw dropping! I seen it in the chi too! I think ford might just be holding back until the competition really revs up, just like the secrecy of the 2010 Stang!!!

retroman
Mar 21, 2008 at 4:49 pm

That’s a nice GT/CS in the background too. I haven’t heard much bout em since ‘06 though.

retroman
Mar 21, 2008 at 4:47 pm

Man I want one. Better yet, I’d take my chances with the warranty and get the 725hp Super Snake.

Anonymous
Mar 21, 2008 at 4:29 am

Motor Trend did a Shelby vs Roush vs Saleen

and Shelby came out on top

http://forum.teamshelby.com/index.php?categoryid=32&p2_articleid=224

GTwildfire
Mar 21, 2008 at 2:42 am

I like the Roush better, hands down.
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Hey, have yas put the Shelby and the Roush Stangs head-to-head???????

Anonymous
Mar 21, 2008 at 2:41 am

I heard the MSRP is $79,995, but eBay has Ford Dealers getting KR’s going for like $115000+, I rather get a GT-500 buy the Supersnake/KR hood and the Alcoa Wheels and make my own KR.

Harrison
Mar 21, 2008 at 1:28 am

Still it’s nice. But how much is it.