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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…)
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.
Wow! Finally we have some nice pictures direct from Ford of the newly redesigned Ford Mustang for 2010 (available in early 2009). Given that the new Chevy Camaro is due out next year, the Dodge Charger already nipping at it’s hooves, and the overall downward trend in auto sales worldwide (thanks to the global economy), this new Mustang may be just what the Doctor ordered!
I may be imagining some Challenger influences (especially in the front fenders in the above picture), but this pony still pays homage to it’s muscle car heritage.
But with options like 19″ wheels, voice activated navigation, and even a back up camera, this Mustang is definitely 21st century muscle car!
Paul Randle, Mustang chief engineer said in a press release,
“The new Mustang marks new levels of both power and refinement. We’ve designed and engineered this to be the next classic Mustang that everyone talks about for years and years.”
The new Mustang will be offered in the following Model levels:
The V6 will be the 4.0 liter, and the 4.6 liter will go into the GT variations. You can be sure that more (and even more powerful) variations will become available. Speaking of power, Ford has tweaked the 4.6L powerplant with cold air induction, increasing it’s stock, off-the-showroom-floor horsepower to 315hp. V6 owners will still have to purchase their cold air induction kits from aftermarket manufacturers, like Brother’s Performance (forgive the self promotion!). Also a slightly larger diameter exhaust on both models should help airflow and overall performance, increasing from 3″ to 3.5″.
There will of course be traction and ride control enhancements in the new Mustangs as well. As with many modern day sports cars, traction control will be an “push on push off” so that the driver can decide how much power and handling they want within their control. Additionally, these traction control options will be available:
DEARBORN, Mich, Nov. 4, 2008 – With the addition of the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang, Ford Racing will have once again expanded its current stable of race-ready Mustang race cars.
This time, however, the Mustang is designed for drag racing.
The Mustang FR500CJ, known simply as the Cobra Jet, will be officially unveiled Nov. 4 at the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It joins its road racing brethren: the Mustang FR500S, the Mustang FR500C and the Mustang FR500GT.
“The Cobra Jet is the newest offspring of the Ford Racing lineup of race cars,” said Jamie Allison, manager of the Ford Racing Performance Group. “We started with the FR500C in 2005 and then followed by the FR500S in 2007. (more…)
Ford Motor Company is introducing an innovative new technology – called MyKey – designed to help parents encourage their teen-agers to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, and increase safety-belt usage.
Ford’s MyKey feature – which debuts next year as standard equipment on the 2010 Focus coupe and will quickly become standard on many other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models – allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle’s top speed and audio volume. MyKey also encourages safety-belt usage, provides earlier low-fuel warnings and can be programmed to sound chimes at 45, 55 and 65 miles per hour. (more…)
BBK ‘s popular Gripp performance Mustang Lowering Spring Kits have been the number one choice of Mustang enthusiasts for over a decade.
Available in both specific and progressive rate versions all Gripp Mustang Lowering spring kits are developed by the BBK engineering team to offer the best possible handling and ride quality for everyday use.
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BBK, leader in Mustang performance parts has come out with an all-new patented 78mm throttle intake for 96-04 4.6L Mustang GT’s. The BBK throttle intake incorporates a high flow intake plenum and a larger 78mm BBK throttle body all in one great performing unit. This new direct bolt-on unit adds 12-15 horsepower to your already potent 4.6L GT. The throttle intake is built from lightweight 356 aluminum castings and comes complete with all necessary hardware for installation. This all-new BBK throttle intake will set you back $249.99.
Following the footsteps of several prior reputable automakers, Ford has decided to create a new website counting down to the launch of the 2010 Ford Mustang. Lots of PR has floated around the ‘Net regarding the two latest contenders in the ring (the Challenger and forthcoming Camaro), so Ford must have thought it prudent to remind everyone of the legendary Ford Mustang: a car which has never lost popularity or disappeared from the marketplace, despite adversity.
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