I believe this is because of the modifications done at Shelby. The pre-KR GT-500 sent to SAI is not legal to sell because it has not gone through all the final testing (emissions, etc). Shelby does the KR mods and get's it tested, making it legal for sale. There are a couple of other stickers on the car that kind of spell it out..

 

That would make sense. I've asked the question to several reps in several dealers and not a single one has been able to provide a logical or matching explanation.

Would you know if auto manufacturers are required by the EPA to test every vehicle for emissions tests before it leaves the factory? My understaning is emissions tests are performed on individual models with certification approval based on testing a specific quantity of each individual model.

 

That hood heat extractor is ugly as all get out. Why Ford, why??? They could have made it look so much cleaner....why????

 

+1 I agree, I like the overall look of the 10' GT500 over the previous 07-09 car but I'm not liking the hood either. To be honest I'm not a huge fan of the hood of the 07 car either. I think something along the lines of the 06' concept GT500 or the 03-04 Cobra heat extractors would look better to me.

I guess the bottom line is I'm glad that GT500 production will continue straight into the new body style. This is a dream come true for those of us looking to buy a used example or pick one up at MSRP... I remember being so bitter when I had my money ready and I couldn't find a dealership that could give me one at MSRP.....

 

Rejoice. It doesn't stand out that much, it's functional, and it should minimize hood vibrations. A fake hood scoop would be a lot worst.

 

If I buy one I'd consider painting the extractor body color, I think it would look better that way. I'm also sure for those willing to spend the money that the after market will provide alternatives to this hood along with the rear bumper and tail lights that people seem to dislike so much.

 

Sold

 

I like the Kona blue with the white stripes so much......well, just check the avitar.

 

I want this... I want this... I want this...

Too bad the economy sucks and I can't afford it now...

 

YES! Ugly scoops are MUCH better than fake scoops! Actualy, I like the hood.

 

I wonder what the seats will look like if one has black stripes, since they are supposed to match?

 

Does anyone remember how much faster the KR was from the regular GT500? From what I recall it was a much better handler, not sure if the extra 40HP gave it a huge boost in acceleration. From what I can gather this car should perform just as good as the KR, hopefully even better.

All this new Mustang stuff is killing me. I don't know what I should do for my next purchase I been tossing for months between a current gen GT (modded), GT500 and now I can add the 10' GT500 to my list...Next year we should get the 5.0 so I'm thinking saving my money and biding my time may be the best option.

 

Remember back in the olden days when Ford offered choices?

Suddenly it's 1969 all over again.

Does anyone know what the current KR's 0-60 times are?

 

I definitely don't envy which choice your going to have to make, as their all very good options to choose from. All I know, is I'd have a very difficult time in deciding which Mustang to select from

 

That's the worst case of insomnia I treated this year! Take 500 milligrams of SVT and call us in the morning. Pleasant dreams!
- Dr. 1 BULLITT

 

Slide show:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pc--o6gzSBQ

 

Just maybe..... I might go for one after my Shelby has been paid off, maybe... Would like to see the rear on this thing though.

 

eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1318

 

I'm sure they will still catch a few suckers.

 

still no shots of the rear