Learn About the Ford GT Supercar

For those who seek performance of an unparalleled level in an automobile, you need look no further than Ford's supercar the Ford GT. The GT was originally conceived as a concept car that would be released in conjunction with the celebration of Ford's centennial year. Very few other cars in production can match what Ford has achieved by way of engineering and design with the release of the GT. The Ford GT's supercharged engine is capable of reaching a top speed of over 200 m.p.h. and travels from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. The design of the GT is modeled after the Ford GT40 race cars of the 1960s. The racing influence of the earlier GT is evident in the styling of that model's twenty-first century counterpart. The Ford GT borrowed the two-person seating arrangement and racing stripe from its predecessor, but you won't find many similarities beyond that. Like most high-performance vehicles the Ford GT was produced in limited numbers thereby guaranteeing that anybody who purchases one is joining a very exclusive club.

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Ford Shelby GT500 2008

The original Shelby GT500 of 1967 instantly became the gold-standard among high-performance muscle cars on the market. The results of the now historic collaboration between Shelby and Ford are once again spectacular as the 2008 Shelby GT500 is set for production. As it has come to be expected from this model Mustang, the GT500 boasts one of the most powerful engines around. The racing spirit of previous GT500s is renewed with the 500 horsepower and 480 pounds of torque the 2008 version is offering. While it is important to maintain many of the characteristics of a classic car that debuted over 40 years ago, the advancements in the design of this GT500 is a change enthusiasts are sure to welcome. Many of the flourishes that have come to be associated with the classic American muscle car design have been applied to this newest Mustang. From the bulge in its hood to the rear spoiler and heat extractors, the 2008 Shelby GT500 is a combination of performance and style that only continues the tradition of excellence that was established 40 years ago by this model Mustang.

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Ford Shelby GT 500 "Germany" Commercial

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Ford GT500 KR

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first collaboration between Ford and Carroll Shelby, a brand new Ford Mustang GT500 KR is set to arrive in the spring of 2008. The GT500 KR earned a reputation as the "King of the Road" when it was introduced in 1968 and judging from the new model's specifications this time around, it won't be losing that title any time soon. The 2008 Mustang KR features a 540-horsepower, 5.4 liter supercharged V8 engine that is sure to satisfy whatever demands for power you may have. The first Mustang KR immediately became the most powerful Mustang of its day and the same is true with the unveiling of the 2008 version. What's underneath the hood isn't the only impressive feature of the Mustang GT500 KR. Fans of the original model KR will be thrilled to find that the exterior design of the new version drew inspiration from its predecessor. The designer's have combined a unique carbon composite hood with distinctive striping and the 40th anniversary badging that ensures this Mustang will be noticed for more than just its performance.

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2008 Shelby GT 500 KR at the New York Auto Show

History of the Shelby GT 500 KR