What is the Shelby GT500KR Mustang?
The Shelby GT500KR Mustang is a high-performance model of the Ford Mustang coupe, named for the original 1968 “King of the Road” GT500KR produced by former auto racer Carroll Shelby.HistoryThe original Shelby GT500KR introduced in early 1968 was equipped with a 335-horsepower 428-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V-8 engine. “KR” stands for “King of the Road.”SignificanceThe Ford Motor Company redesigned the Mustang for the 2005 model year, which emphasized the original Mustang’s first generation styling. In 2008, Ford introduced a new line of Shelby-inspired Mustangs, including the GT500KR.Shelby InvolvementAlthough Carroll Shelby was responsible for the original GT500KR, the fifth generation Mustang featuring the Shelby name was devised largely by Ford’s Special Vehicle Team with Shelby acting as a consultant.SpecificationsThe 2008 Shelby GT500KR is equipped with a supercharged 540-horsepower 5.4-liter V-8 engine.
