First 2009 GT500KRs roll out of Shelby Automotive
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04-24-2008, 06:46 AM
First 2009 GT500KRs roll out of Shelby Automotive We got a chance to visit Shelby Automotive out in Las Vegas a week or so ago to witness the first 2009 GT500KR going through final assembly. Although the KR was originally intended to be an '08-only model release, demand for the new King of the Road was high enough that Ford and Shelby decided to keep on rollin' for another year and plans to offer an additional 746 units for 2009. As a refresher, these beasts are powered by a 540-horsepower version of the GT500's supercharged V8. If you love special edition versions of the Mustang like this one but aren't ready yet to buy, fear not... we have a feeling that there will be many more to choose from in the coming years.
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04-24-2008, 07:17 PM
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Reality is, cars are getting heavier and heavier. Just look at the 997TT's. We all want "creature comforts" and "safety features" and they all add a significant amount of weight. The days of getting a sports car under 3,000 lbs are gone (there are a few very very unique exceptions).