Ford has released a few pictures of a mule of the upcoming Shelby GT500KR (King of the Road). These pictures come after Carroll Shelby visted Ford’s Dearborn Proving Grounds (DDC) this past Friday and issued a correction to the actual horsepower of the GT500KR which is now estimated to be at 550, up from the 540 they announced in New York. As many of you may remember the same thing happened with the Shelby GT500 when it was being developed. The first horsepower estimates were 450+, then 475 and finally when released the actual horsepower rating was 500. With the Camaro coming out soon one can only figure early estimates released to the media will be in an effort to keep their competitors guessing.

2008 Shelby GT500KR Highlights

• 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 producing an estimated 550-horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque
• Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack featuring revised calibration and cold air intake system
• 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio
• Ford Racing performance exhaust system
• Unique performance suspension tuning: springs, dampers, and stabilizer bars
• Shelby-designed “GT500KR” 20-inch wheels (18-inch version for production)
• Ford Racing short-throw shifter and front strut tower brace
• Unique carbon composite hood featuring classic Shelby “KR” design
• Front brake cooling ducts
• ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear decklid
• 40th Anniversary badges on the front quarter panels
• Carroll Shelby signature embroidered headrests and floor mats
• Official Shelby CSM 40th Anniversary GT500KR dash plate

Source: StangsUnleashed