Last week I got to go for a spin in the new 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 KR “King of The Road” limited edition Mustang. The Shelby GT500 KR Mustang features a 540 horsepower 5.4L supercharged V8 with Ford Racing Power Pack upgrade, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short throw shifter and a beefed up suspension. The exterior has a unique Carbon composite hood, 18-inch wheels and special 40th Anniversary badging along with GT500 KR striping.

Here I am between the 2008 GT 500 KR and the 2008 Supersnake…

I am a classic mustang enthusiast, but I can’t deny the awesome handling and feel of this 2008 Shelby Mustang. It has incredible power, and it’s smooth as glass. It accelerates like a mad thing and made us scream with excitement.

A car must have power to be truly exciting, yes. But what I was actually wondering as I was gazing at this motor was… “ how many people can we fit in the back seat?”

We were at “ World Class Motoring” for a Mustang meet

and I REALLY wanted to take our test drive in the GT 500 KR on the tight windy roads of Malibu down to Paradise Cove – which is a fun restaurant on the beach…. literally, - if you spill your food it lands in the sand. A speedy windy test drive is MUCH more fun with more people screaming in the car.



Well I got my answer, you can comfortably fit 3 people in the back of the new GT 500 KR, provided the one in the middle has a relatively petite behind. Also provided there are no adults around to tell you you can’t do this.

So our friend from Mustang Monthly took us on a THRILLING RIDE through the winding roads of Malibu. This Mustang handles and feels like a dream and it’s even better when you have a professional driver like Miles Cook at the wheel and a carload full of Mustang enthusiasts…

My only complaint is that the new Shelby is very very quiet, and personally, like to hear the thunder.