2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

==== Ultra-Low-Mileage Shelby Flagship 1 of 712 Produced for 2009 ====

Offered here is an exceptional 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR, the legendary King of the Road edition developed by Shelby Automobiles to commemorate the return of one of the most iconic names in Mustang history. This example is #54 of just 712 units produced for the 2009 model year and has been owned by its original purchaser since new, accumulating only 2,900 miles.

Finished in Brilliant Silver with blue Shelby racing stripes over Dark Charcoal leather, this GT500KR represents the pinnacle of factory-authorized Shelby performance during the modern muscle car revival. With its supercharged V8, track-focused suspension upgrades, and limited production status, the KR stands among the most collectible Mustangs of the 21st century.

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===== Shelby Heritage --- King of the Road =====

The GT500KR nameplate first debuted in 1968, representing the most powerful Mustang of its era. In 2008--2009, Shelby revived the legend by transforming standard GT500s into KR-spec machines at Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas.

Each car received significant performance and visual upgrades along with serialized identification confirming authenticity.

This example carries its original serialized dashboard plaque identifying it as #54 of the 2009 production run.

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===== Exterior --- Aggressive Shelby Styling =====

Finished in Brilliant Silver (UI) with signature blue over-the-top and side stripes, the GT500KR delivers unmistakable Shelby presence.

Exterior highlights include:



Carbon-fiber front splitter



Carbon-fiber mirror caps



Carbon-fiber vented hood



Satin chrome hood pins



HID headlights



Fog lights



Rear deck spoiler



Shelby badging



Polished exhaust outlets

The vehicle retains its original factory styling with only minor cosmetic imperfections noted, including a scratch on the left door and small dings.

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===== Wheels, Suspension & Braking =====

Shelby engineered the KR for enhanced performance both on the road and track.



18 polished Alcoa forged wheels



Recently installed Michelin performance tires (2024 date codes)



SVT-tuned suspension featuring upgraded springs, struts, shocks, and sway bars



Strut tower brace for increased chassis rigidity



Four-wheel disc brakes with Brembo front calipers

The result is a Mustang with dramatically improved handling balance and braking performance compared to the standard GT500.

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===== Interior --- Shelby Performance Cockpit =====

The cabin combines performance styling with modern amenities.



Dark Charcoal leather sport bucket seats



Embossed Shelby Cobra logos on seatbacks



GT500KR and Carroll Shelby signature embroidery on headrests



Serialized dashboard plaque (#54)



Power-adjustable drivers seat



Ambient interior lighting



Cruise control



Air conditioning

==== Technology & Audio ====



Shaker 500 premium sound system



Navigation system



CD stereo



Ford Racing short-throw shifter with Shelby shift knob

The interior remains highly original and well-preserved, reflecting the cars extremely low mileage.

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===== Performance & Powertrain =====

At the heart of the GT500KR lies one of the most formidable engines of the modern muscle era.



Supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V8



Factory rated at 540 horsepower



510 lb-ft of torque



Ford Racing Power Upgrade package



Upgraded air-intake system



Revised H-pipe performance exhaust

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through:



Tremec six-speed manual transm