ctann Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi all, So far, I haven't seen anyone mention the posibility that Ford will put out a "limited" GT500KR ("King of the Road") in 2008. Plenty of people have already pointed out that the 2007 GT500 will be the 40th anniversary of the oh-so popular 1967 GT500, and we have already seen Ford making as much use of their retro-trademarks as possible - so it would seem to make sense to re-kindle the special "KR" moniker in 2008. At least, thats what I'm hoping! Current dealer-markup, and demand for these cars, means I'm probably going to wait until 2008 to pick one up anyway (if I can be that patient! :-) ). If waiting until 2008 means I can have a GT500KR to match my 1968 GT500KR, then I will be one happy chap! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWSSV Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 CS did say his favorite car is yet to come, so who knows, maybe it'll be an 08 GT500KR. I guess we'll have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Although that sounds cooler than cool......... I would highly dought it. I more readily see then going to something that draws a different market, like the Boss. Less hp, less money. But.....it would be cook!!! KingCobra. Although that sounds cooler than cool......... I would highly dought it. I more readily see then going to something that draws a different market, like the Boss. Less hp, less money. But.....it would be cool!!! KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi all, So far, I haven't seen anyone mention the posibility that Ford will put out a "limited" GT500KR ("King of the Road") in 2008. Plenty of people have already pointed out that the 2007 GT500 will be the 40th anniversary of the oh-so popular 1967 GT500, and we have already seen Ford making as much use of their retro-trademarks as possible - so it would seem to make sense to re-kindle the special "KR" moniker in 2008. At least, thats what I'm hoping! Current dealer-markup, and demand for these cars, means I'm probably going to wait until 2008 to pick one up anyway (if I can be that patient! :-) ). If waiting until 2008 means I can have a GT500KR to match my 1968 GT500KR, then I will be one happy chap! Chris. Personally I would be surprised if the '08 isn't called the GT500KR. I think it would be the natural thing to do. It would keep the car fresh, keep interest up and guarantee that we won't be buying '08's at MSRP either. Bump the horsepower up over 500 and add two letters to the sidestripe and there ya have it! Your reason for wanting an '08 KR is the same reason I want an '07 GT500, two match my old one. I just wish they were offering Dark Moss Green in the '07's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 I'm like a lot of people in that I probably won't be able to get one until '08 either. My thoughts are that SVT said that the GT500 will be a 2 to 3 year production. What better way to end the production than with a "KR" model? Just in time for the release of the new Camaros and Chargers. What better way to prove that after all of these years, the Shelby GT500 is still King of the Road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Personally I would be surprised if the '08 isn't called the GT500KR. I think it would be the natural thing to do. It would keep the car fresh, keep interest up and guarantee that we won't be buying '08's at MSRP either. Bump the horsepower up over 500 and add two letters to the sidestripe and there ya have it! Your reason for wanting an '08 KR is the same reason I want an '07 GT500, two match my old one. I just wish they were offering Dark Moss Green in the '07's! and/or....Put a twin-screw blower & bump the HP on a limited number of models & call it a KR. This addresses the quantity issue (not getting enough 2-screws for a full production run), and creates another level of buying option for the consumer. That way, you go "one higher" for the enthusiast who needs it all, while retaining your original market for the GT500. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 and/or....Put a twin-screw blower & bump the HP on a limited number of models & call it a KR. This addresses the quantity issue (not getting enough 2-screws for a full production run), and creates another level of buying option for the consumer. That way, you go "one higher" for the enthusiast who needs it all, while retaining your original market for the GT500. B) Excellent idea! In the '68 model year they started out with the GT500 with the Police Interceptor engine, and then as production went on and the 428 Cobra Jet became available they started using the CJ engine and called them the KR. Once the GT500KR's were available there were no more GT500's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 With confidence we can say that something is coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 B) B) B) B) B) PS- they can use my idea..... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWSSV Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 With confidence we can say that something is coming You are such a tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 OK - here's what it will be: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (edited by the Staßi) Didn't you all watch the Carroll Shelby interview? Of course something else is coming. . .it could be released at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWSSV Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 OK - here's what it will be: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (edited by the Staßi) Didn't you all watch the Carroll Shelby interview? Of course something else is coming. . .it could be released at any time. Jeez keep us on pins and needles why don't ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I recently had a casual conversation with a tech from Multimatic Motorsports. We talked about the FR500C that fellow Canuck David Empringham drives as well as a few other "things". Some things he did ask me not to repeat about the car and a few things I found pretty interesting. Things like why the SVT products were all blown rather than N/A. A recent shakeup at the top might change the thinking. As well, he asked me as a future Shelby owner what I'd prefer... A car with 500 blown hp that weighs 3900 lbs or a car with 450 hp N/A that weighs only 3300 lbs. Of course I said the latter and he tongue and cheek asked me if I put any money down on the Shelby. After our 30 minute conversation I got me the feeling the cammer is on the way soon. As much as I pleaded, he refused to take me on a tour of the plant because as he puts it there's too much to see there that Ford doesn't wan't us common folk to see. Soooooooooo, after hearing all this gossip............ I still want the Shelby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I recently had a casual conversation with a tech from Multimatic Motorsports. We talked about the FR500C that fellow Canuck David Empringham drives as well as a few other "things". Some things he did ask me not to repeat about the car and a few things I found pretty interesting. Things like why the SVT products were all blown rather than N/A. A recent shakeup at the top might change the thinking. As well, he asked me as a future Shelby owner what I'd prefer... A car with 500 blown hp that weighs 3900 lbs or a car with 450 hp N/A that weighs only 3300 lbs. Of course I said the latter and he tongue and cheek asked me if I put any money down on the Shelby. After our 30 minute conversation I got me the feeling the cammer is on the way soon. As much as I pleaded, he refused to take me on a tour of the plant because as he puts it there's too much to see there that Ford doesn't wan't us common folk to see. Soooooooooo, after hearing all this gossip............ I still want the Shelby! Nice info.....now if only there was an emoticon for panting.....or fainting...or jumping up & down....you get the idea! ~~~~~ Oh, oh, OHHHHHHHHH!!!! Something juuust dawned on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Nice info.....now if only there was an emoticon for panting.....or fainting...or jumping up & down....you get the idea! ~~~~~ Oh, oh, OHHHHHHHHH!!!! Something juuust dawned on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 OK - here's what it will be: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (edited by the Staßi) Didn't you all watch the Carroll Shelby interview? Of course something else is coming. . .it could be released at any time. There are 22 X. Is that for Mustang Shelby GT500KR? Also 22 with the two spaces counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 So, are we talking Boss, GT500KR or.... GT350? Inquiring minds want to know!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 There are 22 X. Is that for Mustang Shelby GT500KR? Also 22 with the two spaces counted. How about a Shelby GT500 40th Aniversary ? I'm very suspicious. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 All I can say is this - a new Shelby will be introduced soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 All I can say is this - a new Shelby will be introduced soon. Let me be more precise with my guess,40th aniversary GT500KR!!! :D maybe??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I could live without a 40th, but a KR? Now that would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 All I can say is this - a new Shelby will be introduced soon. Throw us a bone! Question Robert, will this new model [what ever it is]be bought thru Ford but built ,or finished at the Shelby facilites? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Robert.....tap.....tap.....tapppppppppppp!! You're killing me here. Can you at least say when it will be revealed? Is it a 4.6 version GT350? Anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 The "Shelby Does Vegas" meet is just over a week away, maybe it will be anounced there. I can't wait to get down there, hopefully I will see my first '07 GT500 in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 The "Shelby Does Vegas" meet is just over a week away, maybe it will be anounced there. I can't wait to get down there, hopefully I will see my first '07 GT500 in person! You know you must immediately report what you hear. It's your duty (pleeeeease???)!!! BTW, are you a member of SAAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 All I can say is this - a new Shelby will be introduced soon. Yes, let's hear it. Or do we have to use the Force on you, Robert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 You know you must immediately report what you hear. It's your duty (pleeeeease???)!!! BTW, are you a member of SAAC? I used to be a member of SAAC, but I dropped out years ago. It was kind of expensive, and the main reason I wanted to join was to get their magazine, but it got to the point where they would only produce a couple issues a year. I'm probably going to join again because I understand they have an appraisal service that could come in handy when it comes to insuring the old cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCobra Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 All I can say is this - a new Shelby will be introduced soon. When will you be able to post the information??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Did you get that info from Team Mustang??? Will production follow the 2-3 years of the regular Shelby GT500, or will it be an optional package along-side of it??? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KingCobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 When will you be able to post the information??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Did you get that info from Team Mustang??? Will production follow the 2-3 years of the regular Shelby GT500, or will it be an optional package along-side of it??? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KingCobra. tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 I am not sure if there was a date set for an introduction? There was a target date, but it was missed. I do not know when it will come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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