UPDATE: Check out the video of the original Mustang Shelby GT500KR after the jump.
We reported earlier this week that Ford will be debuting a new special edition Mustang this week live on television during the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The first one in a series of 500 will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. While we're sure Ford wanted to keep it a secret until the weekend, Car and Driver is reporting that Ford will debut the 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby KR at the New York Auto Show next week, leading us to believe this Shelby special edition will be the one on sale at Barrett-Jackson this weekend.
The original KR dates back to 1968, when a special edition of the '68 GT500 was sold as "King of the Road", complete with a set of extra flared nostrils. The new model, according to C&D, will unfortunately not feature a version of the long awaited "Boss" motor that's slated to become a HEMI-killa in the Ford lineup. Not much else is known about the Mustang Shelby KR, except that it will likely feature a honkin' pair of intakes on the hood. Here's hoping they're functional and not just for show.
While we're happy the mystery Mustang isn't something so expected as a Shelby GT Convertible, which was our guess, we're a little disappointed it's not the Bullitt edition, too.
Thanks for the tip, Drew!
[Source: Car and Driver]
Follow the Audi Mileage Marathon starting Monday morning
Paris 2008: MINI Crossover Concept
Paris 2008: Aston Martin One-77 (partially) revealed
Paris 2008: The GT by Citroen. No, the whole thing this time
Paris 2008: Lamborghini Estoque LIVE
In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Chevy Corvette Z06
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy
Paris 2008: Le Day 1 Wrapup
Knight Rider: The Liveblog -- Season 1, Episode 2
By the Numbers - September 2008: Nobody Wins Edition
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ford Mustang @ Mar 29th 2007 8:12AM
I'm not sure what to believe. I guess it could be either of these cars that will be unveiled at Barrett Jackson.
cdiddy67 @ Mar 29th 2007 2:22PM
well if there is one thing ford needs right now, its definitely another special edition mustang...i mean there is only like 12 other choices to make so its a good move on their part
Deezee @ Mar 29th 2007 5:53PM
Its gonna be a great mustang. But i wanna see the bullit.
naggs @ Mar 29th 2007 8:52PM
if it doesnt have a new engine, dramatically lighter weight or a new suspension, i wont be impressed.
carol himself promised that this new KR will be something exciting, i just hope we have the same definithing of exciting.
Dave Stevenson @ Apr 13th 2007 12:09PM
Does anyone have a feel what the 'sticker' price will be, on these new KR's ?