Ford officially rated the GT500KR's 428 Cobra Jet at just 335 hp — a figure long considered a significant underestimate of the "King of the Road's" real output.
Lead trim: 428 Cobra Jet
Shelby GT500KR1968–1968
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FactFord officially rated the GT500KR's 428 Cobra Jet at just 335 hp — a figure long considered a significant underestimate of the "King of the Road's" real output.
From April 1968 Ford factory-installed the 428 Cobra Jet engine with its unique 16-bolt exhaust flange, and the GT500 became the Cobra GT500 KR, the initials standing for "King of the Road". Ford rated it at 335 hp, though the figure was considered significantly underreported.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428 Cobra Jet | 1968–1968 | 7.0 L V8 | 335 hp | 440 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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When Shelby ended his Ford deal mid-1969, leftover cars were federally re-numbered as 1970 models under FBI supervision.
Ford officially rated the GT500KR's 428 Cobra Jet at just 335 hp — a figure long considered a significant underestimate of the "King of the Road's" real output.
The first GT500 ran a cop-car engine — a 428 Police Interceptor V8, fed through dual four-barrel Holley carburetors for 355 bhp.
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