What Changed:

A Shelby GT500KR will be offered featuring a 540hp 5.4L V8, 3.73 rear axle and unique suspension tuning. Only 1000 units will be produced.

Official Word:

Long live the King! The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR, "King of the Road" assumes the throne, taking its rightful place as the ultimate American muscle car. The GT500KR builds on the already impressive stats of the Shelby GT500, with 40 more horsepower, an additional 30 foot-pounds of torque and an array of chassis, aero and weight-reduction measures to offer world-class performance. Engineered by Ford SVT with final assembly by Shelby Automobiles, it blends track learnings from...Read.