2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR
The King of the Road Is Back For One More Dance
Exactly the same as 2008 model year Shelby GT500KR, the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR was Ford’s 40th Anniversary limited production upgrade to the Shelby GT500. While 1000 units were produced in 2008, demand for the top dog Mustang was so strong that Ford approved it for one more year of production. In all, an extra 712 cars were made for 2009. They were identical to the 2008 models in every way.
In 2009 cars were powered by a 540 horsepower 5.4-liter (330 CID) supercharged V-8 version of the base GT500 engine with functional Cold Air Intake and unique calibration. The GT500KR has a carbon fiber composite hood, functional scoops and vents, two twist-lock hood pins similar to those on the original 1968 KR. It also ports a unique carbon fiber splitter, carbon fiber mirror caps, and functional brake cooling ducts.
The suspension was specially tuned by SVT with unique spring rates, dampers, stabilizer bars, and the strut tower brace was sourced from Ford Racing. Unique Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires were developed for the KR with a unique compound. With the same tread pattern as the Eagle F1 Supercar tire on the 2007–2009 GT500 they can only be identified by a unique Goodyear “Wingedfoot” emblem on the sidewall.
The 2008 GT500KR model includes “40th Anniversary” badging and Carroll Shelby signature embroidered seats.
Specs & Performance
Engine
Type: 90-degree DOHC supercharged V-8
Displacement: 5.4 liters / 330 cid
Horsepower: 540 hp @ 6,250 RPM
Torque: 510 lbs.-ft. @ 4,500 RPM
Bore x Stroke 90.22mm x 105.8mm (3.552″ x 4.165″)
Compression: 8.4:1
Suspension
Front: Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular sway bar, Ford Racing front strut tower brace, uniquely tuned struts & shocks
Rear: 3-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod, 24-mm solid sway bar and uniquely tuned shocks & springs
Brakes
Front: 14 in. vented Brembo disc, four-piston aluminum caliper
Rear: 11.8 in. vented disc, dual-piston caliper
ABS: Four-channel ABS system, linked to all-speed traction control & electronic brake force distribution
Wheels / Tires
Wheels: Unique GT500KR 18″ x 9.5″ machined aluminum wheels with SVT/Shelby center caps and tire pressure monitoring system
Tires: Exclusive Goodyear Eagle F1 tires made of an all-new compound
Front: 255/45Zx18
Rear: 285/40Zx18
Performance
0 – 60 MPH Acceleration: 4.3 seconds (Est.)
60 – 0 MPH Braking: 112 feet (Est.)
1/4-mile @ MPH: 12.5 seconds @ 114 mph (Est.)
Production
Total 2009 GT500KR production (Coupe Only): 712
– Silver Metallic with vista blue stripes: 278
– Ebony Black with satin ebony stripes: 236
– Colorado Red with silver stripes: 110
– Vista Blue with silver stripes: 88
VIN
Options & Features
Features | GT500KR |
4.0 SOHC V6 Engine | – |
4.6 L 3 valve V8 engine | |
Supercharged 5.4L DOHC V8 | Std |
Ford racing Power upgrade Package and cold air intake | Std |
5 speed manual transmission – with 3.31 rear axle | – |
5 speed manual transmission – with 3.55 rear axle | – |
5 speed automatic transmission – with 3.31 rear axle | – |
6 speed manual transmission | Std |
3.73:1 Limited slip rear axle | Std |
Limited slip differential | Std |
16″ steel wheels with wheel covers | – |
Complex reflector halogen headlights | |
Ambient lighting | |
My-Color illumination | |
16″ bright machined aluminum wheels with chrome spinners | – |
17 ” painted aluminum wheels | – |
17″ bright machined aluminum split spoke wheels | – |
18″ premium aluminum wheels | – |
18″ polished aluminum wheels ( late availability) | – |
P215/65R16 All season tires | – |
P235/55ZR17 all season performance tires | – |
P235/55ZR18 performance tires | – |
P255/45ZRA18 frt F1 & P285/40ZR18 rear supercar tires | Std |
18×9.5 bright machined aluminum wheels w/ SVT center caps | – |
18″ Shelby designed Polished forged aluminum wheels | Std |
Anti lock brake system and traction control | Std |
Stainless steel single exhaust | – |
Stainless steel dual exhaust | Std |
Active anti theft system | Std |
Front seat side airbag system | Std |
Wheel locking kit | Std |
Shelby designed interior | Std |
6 way power drivers seat with power lumbar | Std |
Satin aluminum instrument panel applique | – |
Leather trimmed bucket pockets | – |
Leather trimmed sport bucket seats – (V6 requires red interior accent package) | – |
Full center console with cup holders and arm rest | Std |
Drivers footrest | Std |
Tilt steering wheel | Std |
Steering wheel mounted cruise control | Std |
Power door locks | Std |
2 powerpoints | Std |
Air conditioning | Std |
Remote keyless entry | Std |
Personal safety system for driver and passenger | Std |
Power rack & pinion | Std |
Power 4 wheel disc brakes | Std |
Power windows | Std |
Power side view mirrors | Std |
Rear window defroster | Std |
Intermittent windshield wipers | Std |
Ambient lighting | Std |
AM/FM Radio with single CD player | – |
Shaker 500 sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer, 8 speakers and MP3 capability (500 watt) | Std |
SIRIUS satellite radio | Std |
Shaker 1000 sound system with in-dash 6 CD changer, 10 speakers and MP3 capability (1000 watt) | Opt |
Convertible soft boot | |
Fog lamps | Std |
Rear spoiler | Std |
Glass roof | – |
Spoiler delete | – |
Exterior sport appearance package | – |
Interior sport appearance package | – |
Interior upgrade package | – |
Pony package | – |
Red interior accent package | – |
Tape stripe delete option (exterior sport and Pony package) | – |