Safety Features
Another new feature for 2008 includes new front driver- and passenger-seat side air bags designed to provide side-impact head protection as well as rollover protection. It also features a theft-deterrent system as well as a tire-pressure monitoring system.
The Super Snake
Owners of the 2008 Shelby GT500, seeking more power, will also be able to invest in the
Super Snake package for 2008. This package closely resembles that of the GT500KR. It includes a KR hood and hood pins, 20-inch forged Alcoa rims, the KR cold-air intake, and a Ford Racing supercharger. Total output for this package is estimated to be between 600 - 725 hp. The Super Snake package will be issued in a very limited run, and will cost around $27,995.00, plus the cost of the Shelby GT500. Owners will first need to purchase their GT500, then ship it off to Shelby for the Super Snake conversion.
Pricing
The 2008 Shelby GT500 coupe begins at around $42,170, while the convertible version will is priced around $46,995. Due to its performance set up, buyers pay an extra $1,300 to suffice the gas-guzzler tax.
Final Take
In all, the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 is a Mustang designed for the performance-seeking enthusiast. The folks at Ford’s SVT, as well as the legends at Shelby, have taken a standard Mustang GT and turned it into a powerful machine. Although many will find the Mustang GT powerful enough, a select few, seeking even more, will find what they’re looking for with the GT500. It’s powerful, it’s sleek, and it’s an honorable salute to performance Mustangs of the past. Of course, those truly in need of speed might opt for the
GT500KR “King of the Road” Mustang which made its return in 2008. In all, the 500KR is said to be the most powerful production Mustang ever.
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