Shelby GT500KR Lands Starring Role on Knight Rider

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2007 -- When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR launches this spring don't be surprised if there's some confusion over what the letters "KR" stand for.

While the super car has been known to racing fans as "King of the Road" since 1968, it's about to star in a remake of the hit TV series Knight Rider making mix-ups inevitable.

"It's purely a coincidence and a nice one at that,"" said Al Uzielli a senior advisor, to Ford Global Brand Entertainment the Ford office in Beverly Hills which works to place Ford branded vehicles in movies, TV and other media. "Auto enthusiasts will know what KR stands for. But most viewers will probably think it means Knight Rider; at least at first."

Ford Mustang Glass Roof Now Available

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 11, 2007 - Hot on the heels of the new Ford Bullitt Mustang and the new Shelby GT500KR, America's favorite muscle car drives into its 45th anniversary year sporting a new factory-installed glass roof.

The 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang provides a third roof option for customers and responds to their growing desire for more natural light. Production of large sunroofs has increased nearly 200 percent in North America since 2003, according to Just-auto. The growth is driven, in part, by consumers' daily commute time. The number of consumers with commutes lasting more than 60 minutes grew by almost 50 percent between 1990 and 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

2008 Patriot American Flag Edition Saleen Mustang

Saleen is paying tribute to our military servicemen and women who defend our country at home and abroad by offering a limited-edition 2008 Patriot American Flag Saleen Mustang. Saleen will build 24 of these limited edition S281 supercharged Mustangs with 8 in each color of Red, White and Blue.

"At Saleen we value our military servicemen and women as they defend our country at home and abroad. They represent the true pride and strength of America and as America's premiere niche vehicle manufacturer, Saleen wants to salute them. So, as a way to say welcome home to our troops Saleen will build 24 special edition S281 Supercharged cars in Red, White and Blue (8 vehicles per color)"

Ford Mustang Bullitt Test Drive with Burnout Video

Popular Mechanics just posted a video of a test drive of the 2008 limited-edition Mustang Bullitt. The GT gets a host of upgrades for 2008 Bullitt duty that make it one of the most balanced Mustangs ever. The 4.6-liter V8 is boosted by 15 hp to 315, thanks to a cold-air intake, freer-flowing exhaust and higher redline. The rear end gets steeper 3.73:1 gears for more off-the-line punch. Ford lowered the suspension and fitted unique shocks along with new brake pads.

The result is a smooth-riding, sharp-handling muscle car that can lay strips of black rubber 100 ft. long. Frank Bullitt would be proud.

View the video and review here
Shnack.com also has some Bullitt videos in the Photo & Video Gallery.

2008 Bullitt Mustang Unveiled

Four decades after hitting the big screen and redefining the on-screen car chase, the Ford Mustang Bullitt returns to the streets in 2008, blending the best Mustang ever with the latest Ford Racing technology.

This modern classic delivers a balance of power and performance, thanks to special chassis and suspension tweaks as well as the 315 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque that Bullitt delivers through its 4.6-liter V-8 engine.

"The 2008 Mustang Bullitt embodies the true spirit of the 1968 movie car," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. "Like the original Bullitt, this car dials the driving dynamics up a notch for Mustang enthusiasts who love the performance, handling and the sweet sound of Ford power that only Mustang can deliver."

The 2008 Bullitt arrives in dealers early next year, with a starting MSRP of $31,075 (including destination and delivery) and limited production of 7,700 units for the U.S. and Canada.

The launch of the limited edition 2008 Mustang Bullitt coincides with the 40th anniversary of the release of the Warner pos. Pictures film that gave the original car its name. In the movie, legendary actor Steve McQueen drove a Dark Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT that gained cult status among Mustang enthusiasts, thanks to a seven-minute scene that film and car buffs believe defined the modern movie car chase.