IT'S HERE.....

The long anticipated arrival of the 2008 Shelby GT500KR is here...the vehicle arrived yesterday, October 13 at 5 p.m. CST. It is one nice machine...here are some details and photos...

2008 Shelby GT500KR

#633 of 1000

$107,185

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra GT500KR, Ford and Shelby collaborate on a new 'King of the Road' Mustang with the 2008 Shelby GT500KR. With only 1,000 KR vehicles scheduled to be produced, Louisburg Ford is excited to have #633 in stock and ready for you! This gorgeous car is being housed in our showroom to ensure it remains in pristine condition until it is delivered to its new owner. Just like its 1968 namesake, the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR builds on the strong foundation of the Shelby GT500. Packing 40 more horses under its custom-designed carbon composite hood, the GT500KR is the most powerful production Ford Mustang ever produced!

2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR

Specifications and Design Highlights

• 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 producing an estimated 540-horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque.
• Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack featuring revised calibration and cold air intake system.
• 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio
• Ford Racing performance exhaust system
• Unique performance suspension tuning: springs, dampers and stabilizer bars
• Shelby-designed 'GT500KR' 20-inch wheels (18-inch version for production)
• Ford Racing short-throw shifter and front strut tower brace
• Unique carbon composite hood featuring classic Shelby 'KR' design
• Front brake cooling ducts
• 'Shelby' lettering across the front edge of hood and rear decklid
• 40th Anniversary badges on the front quarter panels
• Carroll Shelby signature embroidered headrests and floor mats
• Official Shelby CSM 40th Anniversary GT500KR dash plate
• DVD based Navigation system

Call Jeff Graham at Louisburg Ford toll-free 1-877-901-4311...all reasonable offers will be acknowledged.