The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR for 2008
A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2008. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the Shelby GT500KR version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Mustang is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ford as a brand in general.
Ford Mustang Engine Specs
The Mustang Shelby GT500KR is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 6-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2008 Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Mustang Shelby GT500KR are 74.00 inches wide by 187.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,256. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The Mustang Shelby GT500KR received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
In 2007 and 2008 the Mustang Shelby GT500KR was availble in the exterior colors of Alloy Metallic, Black, Dark Candy Apple Red Metallic, Grabber Orange Metallic, Performance White, Silver Metallic, Torch Red, Vapor Clearcoat Metallic, Vista Blue Metallic, and Windveil Blue Metallic. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.
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