How many GT500 Kr were made?
Share this. 2008 marked the return of the Shelby GT500KR, the most powerful production Mustang ever. 1000 units were produced that year, but demand for the “King of the Road” was so great, that Ford green-lighted another year of production.
How much horsepower does a Shelby GT500KR have?
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.
What makes a KR different from a GT500?
The KR’s supercharged V-8 produced 540 horsepower, 40 more than the standard GT500, and also includes a short-throw shifter, taller, 3.73:1 rear axle and unique wheels, tires and suspension settings. A special composite hood with hood pins, and unique stripes and badging set the KR apart from normal GT500s.
When does the 2010 Shelby GT500 go on sale?
The faithful rejoice. The 2010 Shelby GT500 goes on sale in May at a base price of $48,175, replacing the 2007–2009 Shelby GT500, as well as the limited edition, $80,000 2008–2009 Shelby GT500KR. All 2010 Mustangs get new, curvier sheetmetal over bigger shoulder pads.
What’s the difference between a 2010 Mustang and a GT500?
All 2010 Mustangs get new, curvier sheetmetal over bigger shoulder pads. The Shelby GT500 gets mostly the same, plus a distinct face and an aluminum hood gouged by a single large heat vent. A trapezoidal grille cap finishes off the nose as one big flaring nostril.
What are the specs of a Shelby GT500?
While the 2010-2012 GT500s looked similar, their power output changed between 2010 and 2011. The 2010 GT500’s 5.4L performance was rated in at 540 horsepower and 510 ft lbs of torque while the 2011-2012 jumped up to 550 horsepower and 510 ft lbs of torque.
What was the top speed of a 1968 Shelby GT500 KR?
Mated to a four-speed manual transmission, the 428 Cobra Jet sent the GT500 KR flying from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and up to a top speed of 140 MPH. For 1968, these were some amazing figures and were backed by high-thirteen-second quarter-mile runs with trap speeds in the 101 to 103 MPH range.
When was the first Shelby GT500 Mustang made?
Shelby American built the first Shelby Mustang in 1965 with the famous GT350 and introduced the GT500 in 1967. From 1965-1968, all Ford Mustang Shelbys were built by Shelby American and all 1969-present Shelbys were built and designed by Ford.
All 2010 Mustangs get new, curvier sheetmetal over bigger shoulder pads. The Shelby GT500 gets mostly the same, plus a distinct face and an aluminum hood gouged by a single large heat vent. A trapezoidal grille cap finishes off the nose as one big flaring nostril.