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2008 Ford Shelby GT-500KR™ Vista Blue
w/Silver Racing Strips by The Franklin MintB11F687Limited Edition:
1000Available Now-New In BoxDescriptionDuring the late sixties,
Carroll Shelby® pulled the trick of the year by introducing the 1968 Ford Shelby
GT-500™ King of the Road. Muscle Car enthusiasts thought they had seen it all.
Forty years later, he did it again! In 2008 he did it all over again,
introducing the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR™ – the fastest production Mustang to
date! With its roots-type supercharger, it produces a staggering 540 horsepower
and a bone-crushing 510 lb-ft of torque. The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR™ was a
brilliant collaboration between Carroll Shelby®, Shelby Automobiles, SVT
Engineering and Ford Motor Company. The new King of the Road would not
disappoint its namesake. Rather, it far exceeded its predecessor. The Roots-type
supercharger and Ford Racing cold air intake atop the 5.4 liter V-8 engine would
produce 540 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. This benchmark performance –
coupled with features like front brake cooling vents, a Ford Racing strut tower
brace, race-tuned suspension and luxury interior comforts – would move
Shelby/Mustang loyalists to crown a new King! The Franklin Mint is proud to
offer this collectible die-cast Ford Shelby model 1:24 scale tribute to the
Shelby/Mustang monarchy.
