Ocala, FL (1888PressRelease)
April 17, 2008 - Ford of Ocala, the leading dealership for new, pre-owned Ford cars, SUVs, vans, trucks, Ford parts and service in Ocala, Florida, is pleased to announce that Ford and Shelby Automobiles will build an additional 746 units of the GT500KR for the 2009 model year to complement the 1,000 2008 40th-Anniversary Edition Shelby GT500KR “King of the Road” Mustangs, to help meet worldwide demand of the supercar.
Of the total, 571 units will be available for US customers, thus equalling the 1,571-unit production run of the original Shelby GT500KR. The remainder of the units will be for countries that did not receive 2008 models, including Canada.
2009 Shelby GT500KR
Like the 40th-Anniversary limited edition, the 2009 Shelby GT500KR will feature a 540-hp 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short-throw shifter and unique suspension tuning. Exterior design draws inspiration from the classic Shelby KR Mustangs and features unique carbon composite hood, wheels and unique striping. The unique 40th Anniversary badging will only be featured on the 2008 special edition.
The Shelby GT500KR or “King of the Road” Mustang is the fourth limited-edition Mustang that Shelby Automobiles and Ford have brought to market since resuming their collaboration in 2001. It builds on the performance and success of the 500-horsepower Shelby GT500 – the most powerful production Mustang ever.
Delivering the ‘King of the Road’
The 2008 Shelby GT500KR began production on Carroll Shelby’s 85th birthday on January 11, earlier this year. As production ramps up to launch, enthusiasts can expect to see the first GT500KRs arrive in dealerships, this spring. Each Shelby GT500KR begins life as a GT500, built at AutoAlliance International Inc., in Flat Rock, Mich. From there, the cars are shipped to the Shelby Automobile facility in Las Vegas, where a Ford Racing Performance Pack, exhaust system and short-throw shifter are installed. The GT500KR also is fitted with a unique body, chassis and interior components. Every GT500KR will be hand-customized and delivered to each customer in an enclosed transporter, just like the legendary Ford GT.
The strong demand for the new Shelby GT500KR was recently demonstrated at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, where a one-of-a-kind version built with a glass-roof was auctioned off for charity. The GT500KR, sold with a winning bid of $550,000, went toward helping the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
For details, contact Ford of Ocala (www.fordofocala.com/ ) at 2816 N W Pine Avenue Ocala, Florida 34475 or call at (800) 292-3338.
Ford of Ocala reins high
Over the years, Ford of Ocala has become synonymous with the prestigious Ford brand of cars, SUVs, vans and trucks in Ocala, Florida. Transparent service, dedication to Ford values and total customer satisfaction have made Ford of Ocala, a favourite and preferred Ford dealership among thousands of Ford customers in Ocala. For more information, contact Ford of Ocala (www.fordofocala.com/ ) at 2816 N W Pine Avenue Ocala, Florida 34475 or call at (800) 292-3338.
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