Ford Shelby GT500KR ‘King Of The Road’ Returns in 2008
Closet American
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From: Vancouver, BC (Hollywood North)
It looks sensational - what the GT500 ought to have looked like.
Some say they don't like the retro-inspired hood. I say it looks exactly right!
But I question the wisdom of bringing out yet another rare, high-dollar Mustang strictly for the collector set, when average Mustang enthusiasts are being offered nothing affordable between the GT and all these Shelby variants.
Ford should be careful with this >> they could end up riding the Shelby wave right onto the shore...and beaching the Mustang's success in the process, IMHO.
Some say they don't like the retro-inspired hood. I say it looks exactly right!
But I question the wisdom of bringing out yet another rare, high-dollar Mustang strictly for the collector set, when average Mustang enthusiasts are being offered nothing affordable between the GT and all these Shelby variants.
Ford should be careful with this >> they could end up riding the Shelby wave right onto the shore...and beaching the Mustang's success in the process, IMHO.
Cobra Member
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[quote=V10;878665]Sorry, but with premium gas headed for $4 / gal this summer and dealer ADMs, I'm a bit underwhelmed by the GT-500KR.
Your gas statement is actually funny. I would bet you a tank of that $4.00 per gallon gas that a person that wants and can afford this car will not be worried about $4.00 per gallon gas. Just my opinion.
Your gas statement is actually funny. I would bet you a tank of that $4.00 per gallon gas that a person that wants and can afford this car will not be worried about $4.00 per gallon gas. Just my opinion.
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From: Chicago
Color me unimpressed. This car definetly looks good, but the added price with marginal increases in performance are going to make this a big dissappoinment. This car will probably be in the mid 50's I would think, so you are getting closer to Z06 territory. The Z06 would blow every KR badge off this car.
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I like it for what it is, but I'm not to impressed with that hood. At least the Shelby lettering is now as it should be (hopefully GT500 will have it too). Hopefully the suspenion tuning is improved more than the HP, cuase it's getting into NHRA territory.
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Color me unimpressed. This car definetly looks good, but the added price with marginal increases in performance are going to make this a big dissappoinment. This car will probably be in the mid 50's I would think, so you are getting closer to Z06 territory. The Z06 would blow every KR badge off this car.
Shelby GT500 Member
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From: New Jersey
Can't compare this to Corvette. They're different cars. The Corvette is like 4" off the ground with tires wide enough to eat on. This car isn't the same class vehicle, not to mention you can actually carry 4 people and some stuff with the King. Now, when the price starts climbing, that's when it gets interesting.
Oh, BTW..I've been drooling like a fool since I saw this thing.
Oh, BTW..I've been drooling like a fool since I saw this thing.
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From: North carolina
i sitll cant figure out why people are complaining and no offense but atleast they are making SE's i mean it could be like 1980-2000 and have no SE's just the V6 GT and cobra...es, i know the GT500 and probably the Kr too will be over weight hogs that arent really that great but c'mon
where is tha love?
where is tha love?
Shelby GT500 Member
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From: Chicago
Cobra R Member
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From: East Moline, IL
It's also got 20" wheels. The production version will have 18's, and probably have the same Shelby lettering as the GT500. The concept of the GT500 had spaced out lettering, too. That, the wheels, and the hood are all things they changed that they shouldn't have.
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ok...my plan for the next year is to butter up my wife...maybe let her do the kitchen remodel she wants...and spring this on her!
I hope they keep it true to the original, those concepts do look good and that hood is a winner!, If they get to carried away with the pricing on the KR I think the new Bullitt might end up in the garage instead.
oh..its gonna be a long year
I hope they keep it true to the original, those concepts do look good and that hood is a winner!, If they get to carried away with the pricing on the KR I think the new Bullitt might end up in the garage instead.
oh..its gonna be a long year
Bow Chica Bow Wow
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From: Proudly in NJ...bite it FL
I dont know any specifics what so ever, but I highly doubt they change the drivetrain location, so if its indeed a different f/r distrubution, maybe rear battery location, tubular suspension parts vs the stamped steel of yesteryear... just making the front end lighter would be my guess.
Bow Chica Bow Wow
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From: Proudly in NJ...bite it FL
i sitll cant figure out why people are complaining and no offense but atleast they are making SE's i mean it could be like 1980-2000 and have no SE's just the V6 GT and cobra...es, i know the GT500 and probably the Kr too will be over weight hogs that arent really that great but c'mon
where is tha love?
where is tha love?
BTW Sean they blocked your hotlinking efforts
Dethroned Nascar Guru
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Crappy photoshop
Anyone else notice the poor quality of the photoshop.? Look at the rear window. It has blue stripes too. C'mon!
I'm no photoshop guru but I could have fixed that.
Sorry, it's probably just me being nickpicky since I've photoshopped a ton of silver stangs with blue stripes (see avatar).
I'm no photoshop guru but I could have fixed that.
Sorry, it's probably just me being nickpicky since I've photoshopped a ton of silver stangs with blue stripes (see avatar).