What is the new Shelby Mustang "KR"?

JST · 03-30-2007, 09:49 AM

Any guesses? Tape package? Extra 50 hp? Something more interesting?

Unless it's a Mustang with the full-on Ford GT engine (AL block, dry sump, etc), I don't think I care that much. But it's fun to speculate.

http://jalopnik.com/cars/new-york-au...oad-248260.php

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Originally Posted by johnnylieberman

Dear Imaginary Sky God,

please make the only difference between the regular GT500 and the KR be MORE POWER!!! Handling and stopping is Kraftwerk fans and pedophiles.

Thank you

I would like to see better handling, but then I am also the operator of my pocket calculator, so I don't count.

rumatt · 03-30-2007, 10:17 AM

How many times did he say "secretary's car"

Leftlane News RSS · 03-30-2007, 01:00 PM

Ford and Shelby Automobiles today announced the launch the 2008 Shelby GT500KR — the most powerful Mustang to date. Inspired by the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR, this "King of the Road" will offer an estimated 540 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, thanks to revised ignition and throttle calibration and a cold air intake system [...]

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Optimus Prime · 03-30-2007, 02:17 PM

Is there any possible way that 540 hp is usable in that car?

I bet tire manufacturers will love it.

lupinsea · 03-30-2007, 02:26 PM

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Screw that -- 2,300 hp from seven blowers and an afterburner w/ stock brakes

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No, no -- I just think that big Mustangs should do what they do best -- go really straight, really frigging fast.

Stopping and turning is so unnecessarily post-modern, you know?

ff · 03-30-2007, 02:31 PM

How many different versions of the current Mustang is that now? How many do we need?

JST · 03-30-2007, 02:48 PM

So, not even 50 hp? Yawn.

John V · 03-30-2007, 02:54 PM

I'm guessing there will be at least 100lbs of extra scoops, stickers, badges, grilles.

Plus, it'll only be fast until the supercharged engine heat soaks. Then it'll be like a regular mustang GT except it'll have a huge lump of an iron engine up front. Whoopee.

The Mustang market makes no sense to me.

*clyde* · 03-30-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

The Mustang market makes no sense to me.

Just wait until we're running FS in a new Boss or Camaro in 2009...

*clyde* · 03-30-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ff

How many different versions of the current Mustang is that now? How many do we need?

More are coming. It's easier to think of them as option packages, though. Remember that way back when many cars came with quite a few engine choices, especially in the muscle and pony car segments. This really isn't that different.

03-30-2007, 01:00 PM	#3
Leftlane News RSS Polarizing News Bot Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,670	2008 Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500KR revealed Ford and Shelby Automobiles today announced the launch the 2008 Shelby GT500KR — the most powerful Mustang to date. Inspired by the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR, this "King of the Road" will offer an estimated 540 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, thanks to revised ignition and throttle calibration and a cold air intake system [...] More...

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Optimus Prime Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Golf TDi Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 3,283	Is there any possible way that 540 hp is usable in that car? I bet tire manufacturers will love it. __________________ Jason

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rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	How many times did he say "secretary's car"

03-30-2007, 02:31 PM	#6
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	How many different versions of the current Mustang is that now? How many do we need?

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JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	So, not even 50 hp? Yawn.

03-30-2007, 02:54 PM	#8
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I'm guessing there will be at least 100lbs of extra scoops, stickers, badges, grilles. Plus, it'll only be fast until the supercharged engine heat soaks. Then it'll be like a regular mustang GT except it'll have a huge lump of an iron engine up front. Whoopee. The Mustang market makes no sense to me.