2008 Shelby Mustang GT500KR - The Most Powerful Mustang Ever

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR, Shelby Automobiles and Ford will unveil the Shelby GT500KR 2008, at the upcoming 2007 New York International Auto Show. The Shelby Cobra GT500KR is the most powerful production Ford Mustang ever made, having 40 more horsepower than it's predecessor.

The original 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR was based on the 1968 Shelby GT500. The 'Cobra' was added by Ford to help initiate the beginning of the new performance era. Cobra refers to the 428 Cobra Jet V8, the engine which vaulted Mustang to the head of the pack.

The Shelby Mustang GT500KR will be produced in an exclusive run of 1000 cars and will start appearing in Ford dealerships late in 2008. Robert Parker, manager of the Ford car brand says "The return of the Shelby GT500KR further establishes Mustang as the true king of the pony car segment".