Tuesday, May 13, 2008

2008 Mustang Shelby GT500KR Test Drive

2008 Mustang Shelby GT500KR Test Drive: Does Ford’s 540-hp Monster Live Up to Limited-Edition Hype?

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the association between Carroll Shelby and Ford’s Mustang has been a long and profitable one. Now the 2008 Shelby GT500KR marks the newest flagship in that 40-year run of limited-edition iconic rides, with 1750 units headed to production at a fairly staggering $79,995—and that’s before dealer premiums. But it will be the most powerful Mustang ever to hit the dealership. We wondered which of the Shelby faithful would subject his $80,000 toy to the rigors of a track day near here on the West Loop of Miller Motorsports Park’s impressive facility—and found out that it wasn’t likely to be many. Stop by AmericanMuscle.com and check out their large inventory of SLP Loudmouth Exhaust.