Yet another example of “worst kept internet secrets”, Ford announced yesterday that the 5.0 Liter 2011 Ford Mustang GT will be the official pace car of this year’s Daytona 500 on February 14th. This news was released by Barrett-Jackson auctions a couple of weeks ago
Today we have a very picture heavy blog about the return of the 5.0 liter to Ford’s 2011 Mustang GT. Indeed, one of the worst kept secrets of 2010, the 5.0 liter “coyote” engine has been rumored around the Internets for months and months now. Officially released, or dis-embargoed, this week at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford has released scads of images of both the car with the slightly re-styled 5.0 badge on it’s fenders, and of the engine itself.
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Oh-OH! Someone broke the press embargo and posted details of the NEW 2011 Mustang V8 powerplant, confirming that the Ford “Coyote” 5.0 Liter engine will be inserted into the historic ponycar AND produce 412 Horsepower. Mustang Fans around the world shuddered with delight at the twitter, which makes the Mustang only 10HP shy of the much heavier (almost 300 pounds) Camaro. The Camaro has a 6.2 liter powerplant whose pushrods only produce 422 horses.
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Ford put out a press release on the new V6 their stuffing into the 2011 Mustang. The Mustang community has been waiting for this news for some time, as it was sneaked out by Ford some time ago. Ford even debuted the engine by itself at a Ford “town hall” meeting in Detroit. It’s quite an engine really. I might go so far as to say that it could be historical.
A V6 powerplant that puts out 305 horsepower is pretty amazing. The old Mustang V6, which was a 4.0 liter put out far less at the crank.
Looks like Ford Racing is going to be introducing a new intake manifold for their 4.6 Liter modular V8 engine. While the stock manifold works well with general engine modifications, trying to get that engine to rev over the 6500 rpm redline can be a challenge, if not downright dangerous. This new manifold design is supposed to increase that 6500 rev limit all the way up to 7500 RPM!
While the new manifold itself doesn’t add much, if any, horsepower, it does allow other mods that you may have done to your pony like new camshafts, valves, and performance exhaust systems to shine under higher engine revs.
Ford says that they will be building the tooling up for this new manifold in the coming months and running prototypes closer towards the end of summer. Expect sales to start later in the Fall, about October. Ford Racing manifolds generally range from $250 to $600, so expect this to be in that range.
-brett garrett “DaddyB”
Reed Speed / Artisan 700HP Ford Mustang
Just another “Tuner” car? Not with this kind of Horsepower! Randall Reed Ford Dealerships have announced that in partnership with Artisan Performance (creators of the 700HP Camaro and one bad 600HP Lexus I-SF) you will be able to order your own twin-turbo, 700 horsepower 2010 Ford Mustang later this summer. Sporting new forged rods, Total Seal rings and new pistons that combine to drop the 4.6 Liter engine’s compression ratio enough to accept the 12 psi of dual-intercooled boost huffed through a set of Artisan Rear Mounted twin turbochargers. The there’s the high-flow exhaust system with a high perforamnce catalytic converters, custom intercooler and wastegate, and of course an ECU (exhaust control unit) upgrade to handle the fuel mapping and boost control necessary for turbocharged cars.
Randall Reed Ford dealerships are predominately in the Texas/Southwest region, but their vehicles can be ordered through associated dealership across the nation.
Adding all that horsepower wouldn’t be sensible without beefing up the stopping power as well, so Randall Reed added SSBC’s 14-inch brake rotors with six-piston calipers all around, enveloped with 20″ wheels. Said wild, wide wheels are masked by the BASF painted body kit that adds 1.5 inches at the front and 3″ to the rear! This is one beautiful, muscular car with performance that equals the looks!
Each vehicle will come with a numbered plaque and “owner’s Package”. The price hasn’t been released yet… but mouths are watering all over the world.
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I’m sure this car will be at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) auto show in Las Vegas this November, so be sure to follow out live broadcasts and photo updates from the show, November 2009.
Saab 9-3 convertible
In the most recent automobile manufacturer merger that screams to be filed in the “It’s so crazy, it just might work” drawer, Swedish exotic car manufacturer Koenigsegg (CON-eegs-egg) has won the bid to purchase Swedish passenger car manufacturer Saab from bankrupt American car manufacturer General Motors. (more…)
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SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) is inviting car buffs and collectors to join in raising money for two children’s charities by registering their vehicle(s) in the inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, August 1, 2009.
“From hot rods to racing-tuned torque monsters, and everything in between, our goal is to bring together some amazing vehicles and create a spectacular event,” said Mike Spagnola, chairman of the SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show. “We’re encouraging all enthusiasts to register their vehicles. There will also be food, live music and plenty of activities for the kids, so it will be a great family affair. We’d really like this enthusiast car show to become the showcase event of the summer and grow each year so we can raise more money for two deserving children’s charities.”
Chip Foose, award-winning automotive designer and fabricator, and host of TLC’s “Overhaulin’” is Grand Marshall of the show. All vehicle registrants will receive a free T-shirt designed and autographed by Foose. Trophies will be awarded for Best Engine, Best Interior, Best in Show and People’s Choice. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will have an opportunity to attend the trade-only SEMA Show in November, with free hotel accommodations in Las Vegas. (more…)
Proud to bring you this video of Steeda Mustangs tearing up the track at Sebring. video was officially released by Steeda. The exteriors have been largely unchanged just for this video. Word is that the Steeda Skunkworks team has been hard at work making design changes to not just the interior and engine bays, but the exterior as well.
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If only that meant working on that 2010 Mustang rear end. I just know that it’s just a matter of time until 3d carbon or Cervini comes out with one that at the least, is far less hideous.
One can only hope.
GM announced today a buyer for their Saturn Brand of Automobiles. Seems that Penske is going to purchase the manufacturing for this line of automobiles which started back in the 80’s as an alternative to Japanese imports, and had strong word of mouth back then for it’s all plastic bodies and no haggling, one flat price dealerships. It seems that GM had been letting Saturn sort of diminish by the wayside for the past several years, and Penske is ready to step up to infuse some life into Saturn.
The first announcement from Penske’s headquarters is that the complete line of cars will be available in “Penske Yellow” (see below).
No word yet on if the Saturn brand will be available for local and long distance, and one-way rentals (hand trucks and blankets an extra charge, of course).
