2008 Shelby GT500KR

2008 is a milestone date for the GT500KR version (KR stands for the English “King of the Road”). Because of this, thanks to the joint efforts of Ford Motor, Shelby Automobiles and SVT, a 2008 model appeared.

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This version is intended more for racing than for driving on regular roads. A little over 1,000 units will be released for the American market, and each will cost almost 80 thousand dollars fully equipped. The new modification has two distinctive features: a new hood and what's under it. The updated hood consists of unique parts made of carbon fiber (which makes it significantly lighter than before), and in the style of the original hood of the 1968 KR model. Functional vents on the hood feed cold air to the open air filter element. So the hood doesn't fly off at high speed, it's attached to the body with dual pins. The exhaust vents release heat from under the hood back into the atmosphere.

The powertrain did not undergo significant architectural changes. The engine management system was tuned by an outside tuning shop, resulting in better times, with the obligatory use of higher-octane fuel as a consequence. The new exhaust system replaces the X-pipe with an H-pipe and also uses smaller resonators. The result was a clear gain of 40 hp (from 500 to 540 hp), as well as a significant increase in torque. Not a bad result for a 5.4-liter V8 with 4 working valves per cylinder. The transmission remained the same – a six-speed manual, but with a shortened shift lever. There's no automatic gearbox in these cars at all! Don't even ask. The quality of all parts and work is certified and guaranteed by Ford.

Other benchmarks were raised as well. For example, the suspension became stiffer than on the stock GT500: by 17% at the front and 7% at the rear. These results were achieved thanks to Ford Racing springs, as well as Tokico dampers and braces. The ABS and traction control have been recalibrated; they now kick in later, allowing you to stay in a slide longer before the computer starts deciding for the driver. The car's height was reduced by 20 mm at the front and 15 mm at the rear. The braking system remained unchanged: 14-inch Brembo discs have enough power to stop the car at the right moment. More complaints were caused by the sharper steering. The car rides on forged Alcoa wheels, "shod" in Goodyear F1 tires developed specifically for the KR. Mustang cars, and the GT500 in particular, have a tendency to collect air mass at the front, which results in low downforce at speeds above 160 km/h. Specifically for the KR, a team of engineers balanced the car's aerodynamics. The new carbon fiber front splitter not only looks good but also adds 22 kg of downforce to the car's front axle. The rear wing is new too, also helping to reduce lift and shifting the aerodynamic pressure center forward for better stability.

Detailed description of the add-on:

0) This is a convert from Undercover;

1) The sore subject of all my add-ons - tuning. So, it will be there, but, again, in its own peculiar way.
There will be no spoilers, hoods or air intakes (this time it's not because of my orneriness, but because of the overall complexity of the add-on).
Vinyls, decals and side numbers - there will be (hurray).
Body kits:

1-body for painting