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1968 Ford Shelby Mustang Jalopnik Forza Motorsport 3 GT500KR

tobiasth — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:46:53 +0000

Die Jungs von Jalopnik hatten es vor kurzem angekündigt, dass es bald ein eigenes Carpack für das Xbox Spiel Forza 3 geben wird. Nun gibt es einen kleinen Vorgeschmack und für alle Besitzer der Collector’s Edition, gibt es den 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang Jalopnik Forza Motorsport 3 GT500KR (huff, langer Name) zum kostenlosen Download via Xbox Live! Wir sind gespannt was es noch alles geben wird, ich halte Euch auf dem Laufenden! Mehr Fotos gibts nach dem Klick!

Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to let…fifty cents.
No phone, no pool, no pets
I ain’t got no cigarettes
Ah, but..two hours of pushin’ broom
Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room
I’m a man of means by no means
King of the road.

Third boxcar, midnight train
Destination…Bangor, Maine.
Old worn out suits and shoes,
I don’t pay no union dues,
I smoke old stogies I have found
Short, but not too big around
I’m a man of means by no means
King of the road.

I know every engineer on every train
All of their children, and all of their names
And every handout in every town
And every lock that ain’t locked
When no one’s around.

I sing,
Trailers for sale or rent
Rooms to let, fifty cents
No phone, no pool, no pets
I ain’t got no cigarettes
Ah, but, two hours of pushin’ broom
Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room
I’m a man of means by no means
King of the road.

[Source: Jalopnik]

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Autoblog Garage: KITT Shelby GT500 KR

tobiasth — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:35:06 +0000

Nachdem der Pilotfilm mit einigermaßen gutem Erfolg auf NBC ausgestrahlt wurde, bald eine TV-Serie startet, hatte nun der Autoblog die Gelegenheit den Shelby GT500 KR, alias KITT (nicht zu verwechseln mit GITT ), probezufahren! Wer nachlesen will, wie sich der neue KITT so fährt, der schaut am besten auf Autoblog!

[Source/Images: autoblog]

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2008 Shelby GT500KR Motorhaube aus Carbon Fiberglas

tobiasth — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:38 +0000

Die Motorhaube des neuen Shelby GT500KR besteht zu 100% aus Carbon Fiberglas, dies hat der Chef Entwickler von Ford SVT, Jamal Hameedi nun bekannt gegeben. Dies ist das erste Bauteil was Ford und Shelby aus Fiberglas, bisher bei Ihren Modellen einsetzt. “This is our first-ever production application of carbon fiber, and it is fitting that we developed it with Shelby Automobiles, … Itâ€™s there purely for performance. It brings important aerodynamic and weight-reduction benefits that translate into enhanced performance for our new King of the Road.â€

Art and Science of Performance

Delivering more power and performance in the new KR meant a more sophisticated approach to managing underhood aero pressure, especially at high speeds. The new carbon fiber hood incorporates aggressive vents in its leading edge and large rear surface ducts on each side – cues that make the performance pedigree of this latest Ford-Shelby collaboration immediately clear.

But itâ€™s the underside of the hood where the really magic happens.

Carbon fiber, cured at high temperature in an autoclave, allowed Ford SVT and Shelby engineers to create a complex aerodynamic pressure management system.

This architecture creates two pressure zones under the hood – a high-pressure zone for fresh air intake for combustion and a low-pressure zone that expels hot engine compartment air.

Intake air for the supercharger is fed via the leading-edge intake vents. Then the underhood ducting routes it directly into a high-pressure subcompartment at the left-front corner of the engine compartment. Inside the subcompartment, separated from the rest of the underhood area by a robust rubber sealing system, is a large, conical, performance intake filter for the cool, fresh intake air.

The aerodynamic properties of the new hood were perfected in the wind tunnel after extensive computer modeling using computational fluid dynamics.

The hood is locked in place – and its complex aero performance is ensured – by artful stainless steel hood pins that lock the front corners into place. Even the hood pin shape is aerodynamically honed for reduced drag.

The rest of the underhood is a low-pressure zone, thanks to the large anterior ducts that effectively suck hot air out of the engine compartment at speed. This optimizes the effectiveness of the engine cooling systems, which are critical to performance.

Having large louvered ducts on the top of the hood requires careful engineering to protect the engine and underhood components – especially electronics – from water.

Water is indirectly routed downward through underhood ducting to drains that have been carefully placed. Hot engine compartment air is pushed up through 10 smaller underhood vents and out through the larger exterior vents. The unique water management system and the use of carbon fiber for the hood eliminate the likelihood of corrosion – a typical issue for collectors.

“This hood architecture helps the new KR deliver its 40-horsepower increase without sacrificing refinement and practicality for street use,â€ Hameedi said.

[Source:mustangblog]

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Die ersten GT500KRs für 155.000 Dollar auf Ebay

tobiasth — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:01:53 +0000

Wer geglaubt hat einen GT500KR für die von Ford ausgeschriebenen rund 80.000 Dollar zu bekommen, den muß ich leider enttäuschen. Wie bereits erwartet liegt der derzeitige Marktpreis bei etwa 155.000 Dollar! So zumindest die ersten Angebote auf Ebay. Für echte Liebhaber stellt sich sicher nicht die Frage nach dem Preis, man hat nur darauf gewartet zu erfahren, wieviel mehr die Händler wohl auf den Listenpreis draufschlagen werden. Für den streng limitierten 540 PS starken GT500KR, sicherlich ein angemessener Preis.
[Source: Ebay]

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Die ersten GT500KR verlassen das Werk von Shelby

tobiasth — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:24:42 +0000

Shelby Automobile in Las Vegas hat vor einer Woche mit dem Bau des GT500KR begonnen. Eigentlich sollte der KR nur mehr 2008 gebaut werden, da es jedoch eine so hohe Nachfrage gab, werden auch für das kommende Jahr 746 Einheiten produziert. Der GT500KR mit seinen 540PS wird neben dem SuperSnake, die vorläufige Spitze der Shelby Automobile und des Shelby Mustangs darstellen.

[Source: autoblog]

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Barrett-Jackson 2008: Der erste 2008 Shelby GT500 KR erzielte $605.000

tobiasth — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:08:38 +0000

Nachdem der erste Challenger verkauft war, kam der 2008 Shelby GT500 KR (mit Glasdach) unter den Hammer. Für stolze $605.000 ging das gute Stück an Ron Pratte, der wohl fast alle Shelby’s bei der diesjährigen Barrett-Jackson ersteigerte. Nur mehr 999 Stück werden der Produktionsnummer 01 folgen, welche in Las Vegas vom Band laufen. Als Besonderheit bleibt dabei das Glasdach, welches für den Standard KR nicht verfügbar sein wird, somit bleibt die Nr.01 ein Unikat! Der komplette Erlös kommt auch hier einem guten Zweck zugute und wird der Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation gestiftet.

[Source:Barrett-Jackson/autoblog]

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2008 Barrett-Jackson: #1 Ford Shelby GT500KR wird mit Glasdach ausgeliefert

tobiasth — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:38:44 +0000

Nachdem bekannt wurde das Ford den Shelby GT500KR, diesen Samstag bei der Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, mit der Produktionsnummer #0001 versteigern wird, hat Ford nun bestätigt das dieses erste Model mit der neuen Glasdachoption ausgeliefert wird. Neben dem GT500KR wird dort ja auch die erste Corvette ZR1 und auch der erste Dodge Challenger versteigert. Bei diesem GT500KR wurden extra die Shelby Rennstreifen in das Glasdach eingearbeitet. Dieses Glasdach macht den ohnehin schon raren GT500KR zu einem weiteren Unikat und ich bin schon gespannt auf wieviel der Preis in die Höhe schiessen wird. Wenn man bedenkt das der erste Shelby GT500 und Shelby GT Mustang vor 2 Jahren jeweils für $600.000 an den Mann gebracht wurden. Man sollte hier ebenso erwähnen, das Ford und Shelby die Einnahmen einem guten Zweck zukommen lassen und der Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation gestifftet werden.

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ONE-OF-A-KIND 2008 FORD SHELBY GT500KR DRIVES EXCITEMENT AT BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION ON SATURDAY

* Ford and Shelby Automobiles to auction one-off Shelby GT500KR featuring a full glass roof to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
* Ford Racing and Patrick Dempsey to auction off his No. 156 Ford Mustang FR500C, which the star raced in the Grand-Am KONI Challenge series

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 17, 2008 – A one-of-a-kind 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR will go on the block at this year’s Barrett-Jackson auction: the only “King of the Road” model to feature a full glass roof. Continuing a Ford and Shelby tradition of charitable giving, proceeds from the auction will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

“Barrett-Jackson is an ideal venue to launch and sell Ford’s premier models,” said Robert Parker, Ford car marketing manager. “It’s the ultimate platform for selling the world’s most remarkable cars, and we’ve created a unique GT500KR just for the occasion.”

Barrett-Jackson will feature an unprecedented stable of muscle cars, led by a vintage Mustang from each year in which performance legend Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company produced the street-ripping 1960s classics. The highlight of the crop will be Mr. Shelby’s personal 1969 GT500 convertible, followed by a pristine 1967 GT500 originally gifted by Carroll to his son, Mike Shelby.

Muscle car enthusiasts are sure to tune in on SPEED TV this Saturday to watch Ford continue to lead the muscle car wars.

Shelby GT500KR with Glass Roof
The 540-horsepower Shelby GT500KR on the block at Barrett-Jackson is a unique rendition of the most powerful factory-built Mustang ever. Shelby GT500KR production began in Las Vegas on Jan. 11, Carroll Shelby’s 85th birthday. The one-of-one ebony black GT500KR up for auction will feature the same full glass roof that is being offered as an option on the 2009 V-6 Mustang and Mustang GT models only.

The glass roof provides a third roof option for customers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light. The glass is tinted, which reduces both infrared rays and vehicle cool down time by 50 percent. Production of large sunroofs has increased nearly 200 percent in North America since 2003, according to Just-autos.com.

While the Shelby GT500KR coupe features racing stripes over the roof, the unique glass roof on the auction model features stripes etched directly into the glass.

“Barrett-Jackson will be a rare opportunity for one lucky bidder to own a Shelby GT500KR with a glass roof, a car no one else can even buy,” said Carroll Shelby. “It’s been too long, but I’m very excited to have the ‘King of the Road’ back.”

“Only Ford Motor Company and Shelby American have sold more genuine Ford-powered Shelby vehicles than the Barrett-Jackson auction over the past 36 years,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. “I’m proud that Ford and Carroll Shelby chose to sell a one-of-a-kind 2008 Shelby GT500KR coupe at our auction, where only the finest, authentic Shelby vehicles are offered to the public.”

Patrick Dempsey’s Ford Mustang FR500C on the Block Saturday
In another exciting development, Ford Racing and Patrick Dempsey, the star of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” also will auction the actor’s No. 156 2005 Ford Mustang FR500C.

Dempsey drove the car in the 2007 Grand-Am KONI Challenge series for Hyper Sport Racing, a team he co-owns. Since its debut in 2005, the Mustang FR500C has earned seven poles, 10 wins, 92 top ten finishes and 25 podium appearances. Featuring a Ford Racing 5.0-liter Cammer R50 engine, it continues to be the road racing car of choice.

Dempsey will be on stage as bidders vie for this unique race Mustang. The winning bidder also will also receive a helmet, gloves, shoes, hero card and DVD box set of the third season of “Grey’s Anatomy” signed by Dempsey. In addition, the winner will enjoy a track day with Hyper Sport Racing and a day for two at the Ford Racing High Performance Driving School at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT.

Ford Exhibit Celebrates Speed
Building on a valued partnership, Ford plans to remain a key automotive sponsor of The Barrett-Jackson Auction series as a third venue is added in Las Vegas this October. As part of this sponsorship, Ford will bring interactive elements to Barrett-Jackson, including a drifting track, racing simulators and a dyno-simulated drag racing display.

This year, Ford will add a life-size Mustang collector’s display which showcases a ‘Steed for Every Need,’ along with a new “Built Ford Tough” tent that houses Ford’s feature vehicles. Consumers also can look forward to a few surprises. “We have found that experiential elements allow us to create a lot of memories for our current and future customers,” said Parker.

Ford, Barrett-Jackson and Shelby: $1.7 Million Raised for Charity
During the past three years, Ford and Carroll Shelby have raised more than $1.7 million dollars for charity. Last year, the first 2007 Shelby GT Mustang was auctioned off at a winning big of $600,000. In 2006, an early production 2007 Shelby GT500 also sold for $600,000.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 250,000 employees and about 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.

About JDRF
JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes – a disease that strikes children, adolescents, and adults suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 85 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. JDRF’s mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information please visit www.jdrf.org

[Source: Ford]

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2008 Barrett-Jackson Auktion erster GT500KR, Corvette ZR1 und Challenger SRT8

tobiasth — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:08:46 +0000

Nur noch 11 Tage und 16 Stunden, dann lädt die Barrett-Jackson Auktion zu einem neuerlichen MuscleCar Krieg! Wie bereits in den vergangenen Jahren, wo für zich tausende Dollars – Hemi Cudas, Shelby Mustangs und Yenko Camaros – Raritäten versteigert wurden, wird es auch dieses Jahr wieder diverse Zuckerl geben. Diesmal sind 3 nagelneue Modelle zum Gebot, der neue Shelby Mustang GT500KR, die neue Corvette ZR1 und der neue Challenger SRT8! Das besondere daran, alle werden die Produktionsnummer #1 tragen! Mit garantierter Wertsteigerung in den nächsten 30 Jahren sollte man aber sicher über das nötige Kleingeld verfügen. Bereits am 11. Januar 2008 findet diese Auktion in Scottsdale AZ/USA statt. Der Erlös kommt übrigens einem guten Zweck zugute, er geht an die Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), The United Way, und an die notMYkid charity.

Lot #1300 – 2008 Shelby GT500 KR.

Lot #1316 – 2009 Corvette ZR1.

Lot #1331 – 2008 Challenger SRT8.

[Source: Barrett-Jackson]

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