Name: Ed Hidalgo
Myspace Link: myspace.com/sc05gt
Mods/Parts:
Saleen S/C, 3.4 pulley, 39lb injector, JBA Shorty headers, JBA axle backs, 3:73 gears, 3200 stall PI, GT500 fuel pump, PowerHouse drive shaft, Steeda CAI, chrome Bullitts, Nitto 255/50/17, CDC chin spoiler, GT500 rear spoiler, GT500 rear bumper, Silverhorse Racing louvers, Speed of Sound gauge pillar, Autometer gauges, shorty antenna, Stainless Steel Radiator Cover
BODY
Construction - Unitized welded steel body, carbon fiber hood assembly
POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
ENGINE
Type - 5.4-liter supercharged V-8
Manufacturing location
Romeo, Michigan
Configuration - Iron block and aluminum heads with billet aluminum fluid fill caps
Intake manifold
Cast-aluminum with Roots-type supercharger, air-to-water intercooler and Ford Racing cold air intake
Exhaust manifold
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Visually, the Mustang by Giugiaro appears more compact than the production car, thanks to a reduction of the rear overhang and a signature Giugiaro ‘trick’ of tapering the angles on the car to the limit of its mechanical outlines.
Still, the Italian version of America’s most popular muscle car hasn’t lost any of its swagger. (more…)
Ford has announced a milestone as they have now built their 9 millionth Ford Mustang. It is a tremendous achievement for the once smaller pony car that was built to target a market that was eager for an affordable sporty coupe. The record setting car was a GT Convertible that is on its way to a dealership in Iowa.
The Ford Mustang was introduced at the World’s Fair on April 17th, 1964. Just a week ago Ford quietly celebrated the Mustangs 44th Anniversary. In its first day of sales Ford sold 22,000 Mustangs nationwide; 419,000 in the first 12 months. By its second year of production there had been 2 million of the famous Pony car sold. After those record setting years things slowed down just a bit as it took another 42 years to make it to 9 million cars built.
The retro-influenced redesign that was released to showrooms in 2005 has also helped to revitalizes the Mustangs sales figures, as it has been the most popular selling model since those glory days in the 60’s. This years 2008 models will come with a couple firsts as far as features go for the Ford Mustang. An optional Glass Roof will be available for the first time ever in a Mustang, and the Warriors in Pink Package will be used to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organizations search for a cure to breast cancer.
The Mustang is Ford’s longest running nameplate and in part due to strategic designs and market savvy pricing the only Pony car not to cease production is sure to continue for many years to come.
Mods/Parts:
Mach 1 Grille Delete, Mach 1 chin spoiler, saleen wheels, saleen wing, black trunk panel, roush lower valance decal, 06 GT emblems, euroclear fog lights, pistol grip shift knob, MAC short ram intake, bbk 75mm throttle body, trick flow upgraded plenum, cobra pink top injectors, throttle body spacer, steeda intake spacer, flow master mufflers with 3 inch h pipe, black painted hood scoop, 4.6l decals, black rocker stripes, CDC sequential tail lights, with 50% tint
MONROE, MI, April 21, 2008 – DynoMax Performance Exhaust has announced that Summit Racing Equipment will offer a valuable contingency program – including Summit Racing Gift Cards – through the hugely popular DynoMax Power to the Wheels Dyno Tour. DynoMax also plans to add three more qualifying tour stops to its schedule to include the three retail Summit Racing locations. (more…)
SAN DIEGO, APRIL 16 /PRNewswire/ — HST International has announced a partnership with Tjaarda Design that will change the face of electric cars. The designs that will define the next generation of “Electric Muscle(TM)”, the Tjaarda EVX Mustang and HST Shelby Cobra EVX, will premiere at the 34th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach’s “Green Power Prix-View” on April 18-20.
The Mustang EVX and HST Shelby Cobra EVX prove that electric cars can be environmentally friendly as well as winners on the track and in the looks department. While designed for different purposes, both cars are true zero emission vehicles and feature 300-horsepower electric motors using lithium iron phosphate battery packs developed by K2 Energy Solutions. With 1000 ft/lbs of torque @ 0 rpm, they have the capability to do 0-60 in less than four seconds and a range of over 100 miles.
“We’re excited to be bringing these vehicles to market because they’re head turners and so much fun to drive,” says Tod Boretto, president of HST International. “But more than that, this is a long-term initiative and a unique opportunity on several levels. We do not believe any other manufacturer is bringing together this level of design, performance and green technology today.”
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We have known for a little over a month now Ford is extending production of the Bullitt into the 2009 model year. Those details came out when Ford released the 2009 Mustang Order guides back in March showing a Bullitt model was available for order but there was no mention of how many 2009 Bullitts would be produced. Those details emerged last Friday via Dan Jarvis of FoMoCo who spoke with IMBOC.com and he confirmed Ford will not produce more than the previously stated 7,700 units which means there will only be about 2,100 units built for 2009.
Saleen, Inc. is continuing to serve up aftermarket goodies for the S197 Ford Mustang crowd. The latest release is the ShakerCharger—a shaker mounted directly atop the Saleen twin-screw supercharger, aimed at providing even better snorkeling for the forced induction setup.