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Distinctive external appearance of a burgundy 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible.

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible

Starting at
$352,500 USD
The "KR" in GT500KR stands for "King of the Road", and in 1968, it was.   Powered by a 7.0-liter (428 cubic inch) Cobra Jet V8 putting out nearly 400 gross horsepower, the 1968 GT500KR was the fastest and most luxurious Mustang ever produced.  For 1968, Ford ratcheted up its involvement in the Shelby program.  Until then, Shelby models were built at Ford's San Jose assembly plant and shipped to Shelby's Venice, California facility for completion.  Starting in 1968, all Shelby models were built at Ford's Metuchen, New Jersey plant and shipped to Ford supplier A.O. Smith in Ionia, Michigan for completion.  The 1968 Shelby models were powerful and luxurious, and many collectors consider them the among the best built Shelby models in terms of quality.  The Revology Shelby GT500KR captures the style and character of the original with improved performance, drivability, reliability, comfort, and safety.

Engine

Upper view of a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible engine
The standard engine in the Revology Shelby GT500KR convertible is the supercharged Ford/ROUSH Performance 5.0L Ti-VCT “Coyote” DOHC V8, rated at 710HP. This engine makes massive power when prompted, yet is docile and easy to drive in stop-and-go traffic.

Driveline

Bottom part of a 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible driveline.
All Revology Mustangs and Shelby GTs are equipped with a Ford 8.8″ rear end and Traction-Lok limited slip differential for quiet operation with superior durability. Unlike aftermarket gear sets, the 3.31 (A/T) and 3.73 (M/T) gear sets are Ford engineered and built at Ford’s Sterling Axle plant. Heavy duty 31-spline axles reliably transfer the car’s prodigious power to the pavement.

Carbon Fiber Driveshaft

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible Performance Brake carbon fiber driveshaft.
Carbon fiber is the choice for high performance driveline applications due to its high strength and light weight, but it is also more forgiving than steel or aluminum, which serves to reduce driveline harshness, improving the overall level of refinement of the vehicle and making it more enjoyable to drive.

Brakes

A close-up of a 1968 Shelby GT 500KR Convertible Performance Brake.
With a power-to-weight ratio on par with a Ferrari 488, the GT500 brakes have to be top notch. Large six-piston forged aluminum calipers clamp 13.06″ slotted and vented rotors in front while four- piston forged aluminum calipers work on 12.88″ rotors in the rear.

Exhaust System

The stainless steel dual exhaust system on the 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible.
The stainless steel dual exhaust system is built by Borla to our specification. Tuned specifically for the Ford Coyote engine, it delivers a soft burble at idle and is quiet with no drone at cruise speed. The optional Performance Exhaust system features lower restriction mufflers to provide more power and a more aggressive tone.

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