- Make
- Ford
- Engine
- 5.4L Supercharged V8
- Model
- Mustang
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Mileage
- 7,800
- Transmission
- Manual (6-Speed)
- VIN
- 1ZVHT88S085200158
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Title Status
- Clean (PA)
- Exterior Color
- Black Clear Coat
- Location
- Wilmington, DE 19806
- Interior Color
- Black
- Seller
-
KevinM21 - Seller Type
- Private Party
Doug’s Take
The S197 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a thrilling muscle car – and the rare GT500KR is a particularly special version built to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original 1968 GT500KR. This example features a 6-speed manual transmission and a long list of desirable equipment, including 18-inch forged aluminum wheels, the Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package, an SVT-tuned suspension, and a Shaker 1000 sound system. It also touts fewer than 8,000 miles and no modifications. Plus, this GT500KR is offered with a clean, accident-free Carfax report showing registration to one owner from new – and it’s offered with the added thrill of no reserve!
Highlights
THIS… is a 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR Coupe, finished in Black Clear Coat with a black interior.
- This Shelby GT500KR features the desirable 6-speed manual transmission, and the odometer currently displays approximately 7,800 miles.
- The attached Carfax vehicle history report shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this GT500’s past. It also shows that this GT500 has been registered to one owner since new.
- According to the window sticker provided in the gallery, this GT500 is a KR model, and notable factory equipment includes a limited-slip differential, Brembo front brakes, a rear decklid spoiler, leather upholstery, sport bucket seats with an embossed Cobra logo, and a Shaker 1000 sound system. The seller reports no notable modifications.
- Called S197 internally, the fifth-generation Mustang launched for 2005 with a retro design, a new platform, and an available 24-valve V8 engine. Extending the wheelbase gave the Mustang a much more compliant ride than its predecessor, though it remained true to the pony car ethos that characterized the original model. Production ended in 2014 when the S197 passed the torch to the S550 Mustang.
- The GT500KR was built in collaboration by Ford and Shelby to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original 1968 Shelby GT500KR. “KR” stands for “King of the Road;” a fitting title for what was once the most powerful Mustang ever built by the factory, both in 1968 and again in 2008. The KR upgrade would set buyers back an additional $35,000, putting the total MSRP of this particular example just north of $80,000 (plus a hefty dealer mark-up). This Mustang is #779 of 1,712 cars that received the Shelby GT500KR Package for the 2008 and 2009 model years.
- Power comes from a 5.4-liter supercharged V8, rated at 540 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.
Equipment
According to the window sticker provided in the gallery, this Mustang is equipped with the Shelby GT500KR package. A partial list of notable equipment includes:
- Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package (cold air intake, Pro-Cal calibration, performance exhaust)
- Shelby GT500KR Carbon Fiber Components (carbon fiber hood with functional vents, front splitter, mirror skull caps)
- SVT Tuned Suspension (revised springs, struts, strut tower brace, and sway bars)
- Brembo front brakes
- 18-inch Shelby GT500KR forged aluminum wheels
- Leather upholstery with Shelby-embossed sport bucket seats
- Shaker 1000 sound system
Known Flaws
- Some chips around exterior; scratch on rear panel next to taillight
- Damage to front lip
- 2008 date codes on tires
- Some creases on seats
- Corrosion on some underbody components
Recent Service History
Other Items Included in Sale
- 2 keys
- Owner’s manual
- Window sticker
- Brake cooler kit
Ownership History
The seller reportedly purchased this GT500 new in November 2008.
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