Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra GT500KR, Ford and Shelby collaborate on a new ‘King of the Road’ Mustang with the 2008 Shelby GT500KR.
Shelby GT500KR features an estimated 540-hp 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short-throw shifter, and unique suspension tuning.
Exterior design draws inspiration from the classic Shelby KR Mustangs and features unique carbon composite hood, wheels, and special 40th Anniversary badging and unique striping.
Shelby GT500KR arrives in spring 2008 in an exclusive run of only 1000 units.
EskimoPie
03-30-2007, 02:40 PM
I like that hood! Anyone care to speculate on what the stealers will be marking this bad boy up to?
Stkjock
03-30-2007, 02:46 PM
I WANT ONE!!!!
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awakeinAZ
03-30-2007, 02:46 PM
+30,000 for the ADM Charge
suoperdave84
03-30-2007, 02:48 PM
ORIGINAL: EskimoPie
I like that hood! Anyone care to speculate on what the stealers will be marking this bad boy up to?
Probably about $40,000 more than I am willing to spend.
Still...WOW. That hood is SOOOOO much better. I give it an A+++++
tritonpwrd
03-30-2007, 02:50 PM
That looks awesome!
fordfanboy
03-30-2007, 02:52 PM
1000 unit only!?!
I'll say right now I bet this car will be close to $100,000 - $120,000 if they keep those production numbers.
Beautiful though - just beautiful. Imagine how many more GT's they could have sold if it looked like that in the first place...[&:]
Tubra
03-30-2007, 03:15 PM
oh. my. god.
Smokem
03-30-2007, 03:17 PM
I love those rims better too. I think that looks waaaay better then the current shelby. 1000 cars+ Dealerships X Demand + Ski Mask = Highway Robbery then convert that into US dollars and you are only paying 80 grand but compared to a Z06 you get a back seat!:D
S2K1
03-30-2007, 03:41 PM
As much as I like the Stangs, $100K for a Mustang is just not worth it IMO. You know dealers will be throwing markups at it to break the $100K mark.
EskimoPie
03-30-2007, 03:49 PM
You can buy the whole GT500 front end and hood from a dealership parts counter correct? That means you should be able to buy the parts for the GT500KR front end also right? Anyone have any insight as to what that would cost? What do the GT500 parts run? I imagine you'd need the hood, bumper, and grill... do the fenders need to be swapped?
05MustangSally
03-30-2007, 03:52 PM
Gorgeous! Now that car definitely would stand out in a crowd!
I want one. If Ihad the ridiculous amount of money that they would ask for it, I'd buy it :D
bascho
03-30-2007, 04:06 PM
This car just changed every plan I had for exterior modifications of my own. I HAVETO HAVE THAT HOOD!!! Along with all the rest of the GT500 front fascia.
Those wheels are hot too......gotta be 20's.
POWERS
03-30-2007, 04:34 PM
I like the hood minus the shelby letters
djmac95
03-30-2007, 07:13 PM
That car looks amazing! How much can you get for a kidney? ;)
At the risk of being flamed, in order to make sure all the information is out there, if you are going to go for the GT500KR look with your stang, rather than buying the GT500 parts from the dealership you might also consider this: http://www.fangperformance.com/php/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page &PAGE_id=16&MMN_position=23:5
IMO it makes the car look pretty damn close to the '68 and the hood is functional.
Like I said, not taking anything away from the new one, just want to make sure all the options are out there.
Dumpweed
03-30-2007, 07:43 PM
ORIGINAL: djmac95
That car looks amazing! How much can you get for a kidney? ;)
At the risk of being flamed, in order to make sure all the information is out there, if you are going to go for the GT500KR look with your stang, rather than buying the GT500 parts from the dealership you might also consider this: http://www.fangperformance.com/php/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page &PAGE_id=16&MMN_position=23:5
IMO it makes the car look pretty damn close to the '68 and the hood is functional.
Like I said, not taking anything away from the new one, just want to make sure all the options are out there.
if you find out let me know, i might also throw in First Born as well. i'm just in shock over this car.
jrm1900
03-30-2007, 07:50 PM
My GT is already that color, the stripes are in same color, the SC waiting to be installed, I just need the front fascia and the hood.
Looks amaizing IMO, way better than the current model.
Justabear
03-30-2007, 08:14 PM
Production of 1000, will cross six figures, FORD further screws the loyal fan base.
howarmat
03-30-2007, 10:21 PM
ORIGINAL: Justabear
Production of 1000, will cross six figures, FORD further screws the loyal fan base.
easily.....with only 1000 i doubt they will even go to dealers. You would have to know somebody, who knows somebody whos knows CEO or something.
22kart22
03-30-2007, 10:25 PM
yeah, ford should make lots of them. It would decrease their value, but they would make a HELLLL of a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$
MystichromeCobra969
03-30-2007, 10:50 PM
Hehehe, do I dare say it? I've been on the list for one since late '06 (in anticipation of Ford being on a nostalgia roll). In fact, I'm the first one on the list at my Ford dealer where I bought my Mystichrome. (And no, I'm not trading in the Mystichrome for it.) I guess you could call me a sucker for special editions! Honestly, I wasn't too happy with the '07 GT500 when it came out, but I have a gut feeling that the '08 GT500KR will have several improvements that will make up for its inadequacies. And if it's a total sham, I'll wait for the Boss when it comes out (guessing in '09, another 40th anniversary of the original, lol).
Only 1,000 units ... Back in '04 when I bought my Mystichrome, back in '04 when certain Ford dealers were SVT dealers as well, every SVT dealer was allocated at least 1 Mystichrome Cobra. And if the dealer's SVT sales were high volume or whatever, they then got 2 Mystichrome Cobras. The dealer where I bought mine, Villa Ford of Orange, California, got 2 = 1 coupe and 1 convertible. I bought the vert, of course. And there was a total production of 1,010 Mystichrome Cobras made.
But in '08, I'm not sure how they're gonna allocate these GT500KR's to the dealers. Maybe strictly to dealers with excellent sales/high volume?
Revlefty
03-30-2007, 10:57 PM
They have it at Barrett Jackson under a cover just off the main stage. Said Ford is going to have an announcement about it tomarrow.
guao
03-30-2007, 11:01 PM
holy mackarel
thxultra
03-31-2007, 01:30 AM
Damn that is a nice ride. Going to cost some crazy cash to get one if they only make 1000. Talk about a car you would want to keep a garage queen though :)
RUFDRAFT
03-31-2007, 01:45 AM
F**K 'em.
Buy a GT - buy some parts and create your own "special edition."
1000 units is sticking it up the azz of the majority of loyal Mustang owners.
Sorry. I'm getting weary of all these Shelby, and others, special editions that most of us can't afford.
My 2c.
Here's my "edition" for $36k.
The Rufstang
(2007 Ford Mustang GT)
Show[/b]
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*Painted mirrors, window trim, and GT fender emblem removal by Classic Auto Body - Washington NC – 252.946.4693 * Billet grilles by Cervini Auto Designs * Rear spoiler by Classic Design Concepts * Engine compartment dress-up by Ford Racing & Roush * Sylvania Silverstar headlights/Stealth marker light bulbs * ¼ Window louvers by www.silverhorseracing.com (http://www.silverhorseracing.com/) * Window tint by Professional Window Tinting/Greenville NC * Shine by Zaino (www.zainostore.com (http://www.zainostore.com/)) * body striping by Hudson Signs/Washington NC * Hydraulic hood props by Redlinetuning.com * Sequential rear signals by Webelectrics.com
Go[/b]
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* Stage III Comp cams/springs * SCT dyno-tune by Fastlane Motorsports/Benson NC (Caleb is the Tuner!) * Ford racing: headers & 4:10 gears * Eibach Sportline Springs * Hawk ceramic brakes * Steeda pulleys and adjustable UCA * Kazera 18’s – 8.5 f / 9.5 r * BFG KDW’s – 245’s and 285’s * BBK Throttle body * C&L CAI * Hurst short throw shifter * Bassani SS Race exhaust.
How in the world can Ford make something so beautiful and so much in demand, but be in the financial situation they are in now? Someone up there needs to get their head out of their ass and give us more stuff like this.
Drew47000000
03-31-2007, 02:23 AM
There's the new color SATIN SILVER for ya!
mygt500
03-31-2007, 04:41 AM
I fonly making a 1000 than it will be twice as much as the overpriced GT500...JMO but watch and see
05Stang4Me
03-31-2007, 05:06 AM
+1. You can almost take the bets now. They will be asking 100K+ for this one. In order to own a KR edition you will have to be King. I do like the design, but I know I will never own one. The proposed HP is nice 540HP from factory is nice. Beautiful Car, but it will be overpriced!
Scotty07
03-31-2007, 06:16 AM
See it live at the New York auto show :)
57Heavy
03-31-2007, 10:09 AM
I want one, when I hit the lottery big!;)
57 Heavy
Thurman
03-31-2007, 10:55 AM
I want one!
RMGraphics
04-01-2007, 12:47 AM
The GT500 KR wasn't at the auction. It was the new release of the Shelby GT-H convertible. It was serial number 001, all other 499 are being sent to Hertz. If I remember right, it went for $250,000.
MystichromeCobra969
04-01-2007, 01:29 AM
ORIGINAL: RMGraphics
The GT500 KR wasn't at the auction. It was the new release of the Shelby GT-H convertible. It was serial number 001, all other 499 are being sent to Hertz. If I remember right, it went for $250,000.Â*
That is correct. I watched it on Speedvision. As part of the deal, they had a matching Fender electric guitar and case to go with the car, painted black with gold stripes to match, and it even said "Shelby GT-H" on it as well. Pretty crazy!
jbfralix
04-01-2007, 02:30 AM
ORIGINAL: RUFDRAFT
Buy a GT - buy some parts and create your own "special edition."
You said it! I was willing to pay list but not those crazy markups the dealers were getting on the GT500. So far I've been working on the "show" and having to wait on some more dough before the "go".
sw07gt
04-01-2007, 02:52 AM
ORIGINAL: MystichromeCobra969
Hehehe, do I dare say it? I've been on the list for one since late '06 (in anticipation of Ford being on a nostalgia roll). In fact, I'm the first one on the list at my Ford dealer where I bought my Mystichrome. (And no, I'm not trading in the Mystichrome for it.) I guess you could call me a sucker for special editions! Honestly, I wasn't too happy with the '07 GT500 when it came out, but I have a gut feeling that the '08 GT500KR will have several improvements that will make up for its inadequacies. And if it's a total sham, I'll wait for the Boss when it comes out (guessing in '09, another 40th anniversary of the original, lol).
Only 1,000 units ... Back in '04 when I bought my Mystichrome, back in '04 when certain Ford dealers were SVT dealers as well, every SVT dealer was allocated at least 1 Mystichrome Cobra. And if the dealer's SVT sales were high volume or whatever, they then got 2 Mystichrome Cobras. The dealer where I bought mine, Villa Ford of Orange, California, got 2 = 1 coupe and 1 convertible. I bought the vert, of course. And there was a total production of 1,010 Mystichrome Cobras made.
But in '08, I'm not sure how they're gonna allocate these GT500KR's to the dealers. Maybe strictly to dealers with excellent sales/high volume?
Are you serious? If so I hate you, very very very much. :)
Revlefty
04-01-2007, 03:00 AM
ORIGINAL: RMGraphics
The GT500 KR wasn't at the auction. It was the new release of the Shelby GT-H convertible. It was serial number 001, all other 499 are being sent to Hertz. If I remember right, it went for $250,000.Â*
Yea that was dissapointing.
MystichromeCobra969
04-01-2007, 03:15 AM
ORIGINAL: sw07gt
ORIGINAL: MystichromeCobra969
Hehehe, do I dare say it? I've been on the list for one since late '06 (in anticipation of Ford being on a nostalgia roll). In fact, I'm the first one on the list at my Ford dealer where I bought my Mystichrome. (And no, I'm not trading in the Mystichrome for it.) I guess you could call me a sucker for special editions! Honestly, I wasn't too happy with the '07 GT500 when it came out, but I have a gut feeling that the '08 GT500KR will have several improvements that will make up for its inadequacies. And if it's a total sham, I'll wait for the Boss when it comes out (guessing in '09, another 40th anniversary of the original, lol).
Only 1,000 units ... Back in '04 when I bought my Mystichrome, back in '04 when certain Ford dealers were SVT dealers as well, every SVT dealer was allocated at least 1 Mystichrome Cobra. And if the dealer's SVT sales were high volume or whatever, they then got 2 Mystichrome Cobras. The dealer where I bought mine, Villa Ford of Orange, California, got 2 = 1 coupe and 1 convertible. I bought the vert, of course. And there was a total production of 1,010 Mystichrome Cobras made.
But in '08, I'm not sure how they're gonna allocate these GT500KR's to the dealers. Maybe strictly to dealers with excellent sales/high volume?
Are you serious? If so I hate you, very very very much. :)
:D If I like what I see and read about the car at its impending debut at this year's NY Auto Show, and if I feel the same way about this car as how I felt about the Mystichrome Cobra when it debuted at the '03 NY Auto Show, then I may be adding this car to my list in my siggy. But we'll see. I only buy something if I REALLY REALLY REALLY like it and have a great gut feeling about it. Like how I felt about my Mystichrome. And that's also how I felt about buying my Tbird too. If the '08 GT500KR truly IS what the '07 GT500 should have been in the first place, and if several improvements have been made/addressed, then I may strongly consider buying it.
But I must say one thing right now. What is it with all S197 headrests, including the GT500?!? Why are they canted at an angle too far forward? It's so uncomfortable, I wish they were adjustable like my Mystichrome. Then for sure, I wouldn't have any complaints about the S197's overall driving comfort.
sw07gt
04-01-2007, 03:21 AM
ORIGINAL: MystichromeCobra969
ORIGINAL: sw07gt
ORIGINAL: MystichromeCobra969
Hehehe, do I dare say it? I've been on the list for one since late '06 (in anticipation of Ford being on a nostalgia roll). In fact, I'm the first one on the list at my Ford dealer where I bought my Mystichrome. (And no, I'm not trading in the Mystichrome for it.) I guess you could call me a sucker for special editions! Honestly, I wasn't too happy with the '07 GT500 when it came out, but I have a gut feeling that the '08 GT500KR will have several improvements that will make up for its inadequacies. And if it's a total sham, I'll wait for the Boss when it comes out (guessing in '09, another 40th anniversary of the original, lol).
Only 1,000 units ... Back in '04 when I bought my Mystichrome, back in '04 when certain Ford dealers were SVT dealers as well, every SVT dealer was allocated at least 1 Mystichrome Cobra. And if the dealer's SVT sales were high volume or whatever, they then got 2 Mystichrome Cobras. The dealer where I bought mine, Villa Ford of Orange, California, got 2 = 1 coupe and 1 convertible. I bought the vert, of course. And there was a total production of 1,010 Mystichrome Cobras made.
But in '08, I'm not sure how they're gonna allocate these GT500KR's to the dealers. Maybe strictly to dealers with excellent sales/high volume?
Are you serious? If so I hate you, very very very much. :)
:D If I like what I see and read about the car at its impending debut at this year's NY Auto Show, and if I feel the same way about this car as how I felt about the Mystichrome Cobra when it debuted at the '03 NY Auto Show, then I may be adding this car to my list in my siggy. But we'll see. I only buy something if I REALLY REALLY REALLY like it and have a great gut feeling about it. Like how I felt about my Mystichrome. And that's also how I felt about buying my Tbird too. If the '08 GT500KR truly IS what the '07 GT500 should have been in the first place, and if several improvements have been made/addressed, then I may strongly consider buying it.
But I must say one thing right now. What is it with all S197 headrests, including the GT500?!? Why are they canted at an angle too far forward? It's so uncomfortable, I wish they were adjustable like my Mystichrome. Then for sure, I wouldn't have any complaints about the S197's overall driving comfort.
I'll cut you a deal. You buy it if you don't like it send it to me and I guess I'll take it.
MystichromeCobra969
04-01-2007, 04:05 AM
ORIGINAL: sw07gt
ORIGINAL: MystichromeCobra969
ORIGINAL: sw07gt
ORIGINAL: MystichromeCobra969
Hehehe, do I dare say it? I've been on the list for one since late '06 (in anticipation of Ford being on a nostalgia roll). In fact, I'm the first one on the list at my Ford dealer where I bought my Mystichrome. (And no, I'm not trading in the Mystichrome for it.) I guess you could call me a sucker for special editions! Honestly, I wasn't too happy with the '07 GT500 when it came out, but I have a gut feeling that the '08 GT500KR will have several improvements that will make up for its inadequacies. And if it's a total sham, I'll wait for the Boss when it comes out (guessing in '09, another 40th anniversary of the original, lol).
Only 1,000 units ... Back in '04 when I bought my Mystichrome, back in '04 when certain Ford dealers were SVT dealers as well, every SVT dealer was allocated at least 1 Mystichrome Cobra. And if the dealer's SVT sales were high volume or whatever, they then got 2 Mystichrome Cobras. The dealer where I bought mine, Villa Ford of Orange, California, got 2 = 1 coupe and 1 convertible. I bought the vert, of course. And there was a total production of 1,010 Mystichrome Cobras made.
But in '08, I'm not sure how they're gonna allocate these GT500KR's to the dealers. Maybe strictly to dealers with excellent sales/high volume?
Are you serious? If so I hate you, very very very much. :)
:D If I like what I see and read about the car at its impending debut at this year's NY Auto Show, and if I feel the same way about this car as how I felt about the Mystichrome Cobra when it debuted at the '03 NY Auto Show, then I may be adding this car to my list in my siggy. But we'll see. I only buy something if I REALLY REALLY REALLY like it and have a great gut feeling about it. Like how I felt about my Mystichrome. And that's also how I felt about buying my Tbird too. If the '08 GT500KR truly IS what the '07 GT500 should have been in the first place, and if several improvements have been made/addressed, then I may strongly consider buying it.
But I must say one thing right now. What is it with all S197 headrests, including the GT500?!? Why are they canted at an angle too far forward? It's so uncomfortable, I wish they were adjustable like my Mystichrome. Then for sure, I wouldn't have any complaints about the S197's overall driving comfort.
I'll cut you a deal. You buy it if you don't like it send it to me and I guess I'll take it.
LOL [sm=funnypostabove.gif] Now if that isn't an act of self-sacrifice by taking someone else's unwanted, brand new car, I don't know what is! [sm=lol.gif]
undefeated
04-01-2007, 06:40 AM
Absolutely beautiful, but it's too bad the "average Joe" can't enjoy one without robbing a bank[>:].
2000dan2000
04-01-2007, 05:15 PM
How much do you think this thing will weigh? I have a feeling, even with a lightweight hood, this thing will still be "a ton of bricks". I think this kind of car could be the perfect opportunity for Ford to build a Z06 eater. Certainly for the expected price it should be. But, alas, I fear not.
bodyputtyless
04-01-2007, 07:42 PM
You can buy and bolt almost every aspect of these cars on to your stock GT. I would do that before I ever paid that much of a mark up on a Mustang. I personally would put on everything "but" the Cobra badges. I think I would even rondomly select someone out of the crowd at a car show and have them sign my glove box. LOl. I really think the money Shelby raises for chariities is commendable, but the scheme of building a limited number of top of the line vehicles , in order to drive up the price is wrong.
My plan is to pick up a Legend Lime 05 or 06 GT , 5 speed off of a used car lot in a year or two , and then start the modification process. My plain Jane Legend Lime with the Shelby body mods and after market SC will one day pull high 11's or low 12's.
I actually like the idea I saw in a recennt mag. The guy slid a 428 CJ into an 06 GT. It was a thing of beauty.
teksp0rt
04-06-2007, 06:09 PM
ORIGINAL: howarmat
ORIGINAL: Justabear
Production of 1000, will cross six figures, FORD further screws the loyal fan base.
easily.....with only 1000 i doubt they will even go to dealers. You would have to know somebody, who knows somebody whos knows CEO or something.
I am pretty sure you are right. From what I read in AutoWeek they are going to have some type of "lottery" system to decide who gets this car. There is going to be / there already is an extremely high demand for this car as it will be VERY collectable. You probably will never see this car on dealer lots or for even driving on the streets. Talk about a true garage queen....
suoperdave84
04-06-2007, 07:33 PM
I just watched an interview with Carroll Shelby on Youtube....
"We haven't even decided on the numbers yet. Someone said 1000, but I never signed off on that"
Right out of Shelby's mouth.....1000 is not confirmed yet.
I don't like it...They don't look mean enough. The Cervani's stang looks meaner IMO [&:]
blueherd02gt
04-07-2007, 12:27 AM
Carroll Shelby is just ford's version of the greeter at Walmart :eek:.
ORIGINAL: suoperdave84
I just watched an interview with Carroll Shelby on Youtube....
"We haven't even decided on the numbers yet. Someone said 1000, but I never signed off on that"
Right out of Shelby's mouth.....1000 is not confirmed yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjCBPqJvmGc
jerseystang07
04-07-2007, 01:08 AM
I'm going to be there tomorrow for a while. You know what section I'll be in! (Mopar baby) Just kidding, I'm gunna be all over the GT500KR
Dennis074.0
04-07-2007, 01:53 AM
"How in the world can Ford make something so beautiful and so much in demand, but be in the financial situation they are in now? Someone up there needs to get their head out of their ass and give us more stuff like this."
funny you should ask that, many people get so pissed off at ford for making special edition mustangs with great performance and styling at such a high price (markups) and then give the base model no ground effects, a 210 hp V6 (dodge charger has a 240 V6 engine) and single exhaust, that they dont even want a damn mustang after they make a visit to a ford dealership. after getting jerked around on a GT, I was so fed upItoldthe dealerto give me a damn V6 fully loaded, and if he broke my ballz one more time I was going to piss on the GT's tires!!!! Ford needs to makea specialty vehicle in the low 30G's or high 20G's instead of catering to 1000 lucky people who are willing to blow $100,000+ on a car that Ford probably doesnt even care about!
so fvck them, I bought the V6 instead of the GT, now in 2 years I'll buy a Shelby GT, atleast I'll have some money for the high markup after I sell the sixer.
thats my rant.....sorry.
armour845
04-07-2007, 01:59 AM
I read somewhere the 20" wheels will not be available on the production car, but the same design will be available in 18", I'd like to get my hands on that hood, they can keep the overpriced car, as someone else on this thread already stated, I can build it myself for less.
Revlefty
04-07-2007, 02:08 AM
No the 20"s will be an option.
JWpony07
04-07-2007, 02:52 AM
I now realize why the ford motor company is struggling so much. Even when they come up with a great thing (s197 mustang) they find a way to truely mess it up. I almost wound't be surprised if they started making the mustang into a ricer.
Ok nvm, not even ford would mess up THAT much.
stangdude81
04-10-2007, 07:47 PM
From what I was reading, the hood would not be available for a while through parts, they wouldn't be making much more than 1000 hoods plus a few extra for collision parts. I'd figure it wouldn't be too long before someone made a very similar hood aftermarket though
northy_polk
04-10-2007, 08:36 PM
I think we are forgetting that part of the bad-ness of it is that the rocker panels and the lower portion of the rear bumper are BLACK. I've kicked around just buying some black ones for my Redfire and then going with an all black GTCS style rear fascia. . . but either way the KR is pretty bad aaaaa.
ThisBlood147
04-10-2007, 08:55 PM
A hood very similar to that was available a year ago from the doomed Dream Car Factory company. Unfortunately, they went under. Their hood was cool..........but just too expensive for me. Otherwise, I'd have one on my 05 right now. Only thing is that their hood was fiberglass......and probably much heavier than the new KR's carbon fiber unit.
i'm gonna have kids and then sell them into slavery so i can buy one
bl1nk
04-10-2007, 10:17 PM
Thats crazy... almost a triple digit price tag... and they still cant paint the mirrors?
offrdmania
04-10-2007, 11:02 PM
You should all know that the pictures above are of the concept car, there will be changes made including using an 18 in wheel instead of the 20 shown
suoperdave84
04-11-2007, 04:23 AM
I just read an artical on Edmunds and it states that the hood will NOT be available to the public. Now I have no idea what the truth is....but even if it does come out it will be more than a year before we can get them.
I have decided to attempt to create the hood myself usingmy fiberglass GT500 hood as a base. Wish me luck people.