1968 Shelby® GT 500™

For 1968, the Cobra name was applied to both the GT-350 and GT-500 models, The GT 500 was equipped with the 428 Police Interceptor engine with two four-barrel carburetors. These later cars carried over few of the performance modifications of the 1965–66 GT350s, although they did feature more cosmetic changes like a fiberglass hood with functional hood scoops and hot air vents, a fiberglass nose and side scoops. They also featured a fiberglass back panel with built-in spoiler, special sequential taillights and a built-in roll bar in the interior. The interior dash also had full gauges and a special shift lever. A fold down rear seat was optional. In February 1968, the Cobra GT 500-KR "King of the Road"; under the hood was a 428 cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8 which was rated at 335 horsepower (250 kW).