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  • Ford Unleashes 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang

    Ford Unleashes 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang November 3rd, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, November 3rd, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1 Comment

    Ford Unleashes 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang

    Ford's re-packaging of the Mustang into its 2010 model-year form factor has pleased the critics with a sleeker look, but now Ford Racing is getting ready to please the folks that live only to see quick ETs with the 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet, which was revealed today at the 2009 SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas.

    Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford's Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph. The latest version, on show today, was finished in a “SEMA Special” paint scheme and a contrasting graphics package.

    The 2010 Cobra Jet, like its predecessor, is a factory-built...

    Ford's re-packaging of the Mustang into its 2010 model-year form factor has pleased the critics with a sleeker look, but now Ford Racing is getting ready to please the folks that live only to see quick ETs with the 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet, which was revealed today at the 2009 SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas. Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford's Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph. The latest version, on show today, was finished in a “SEMA Special” paint scheme and a contrasting graphics package. The 2010 Cobra Jet, like its predecessor, is a factory-built race car that is intended for NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing. The goal for the 2010 Cobra Jet was to enhance the race features to further make its own place in NHRA history. These include options for a full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual steering and brakes, and a fully certified roll cage. Additionally, Ford engineers have developed for the 2010 Cobra Jet a factory-first launch control/rev limiter that will allow drivers to preset the rpm after they stage the car--when they are ready to leave, all they do is put the throttle pedal to the floor. Previously, the launch control/rev limiter was only available as an aftermarket option. Production of the new race cars will commence in January, with delivery of all vehicles expected in the first quarter of 2010. [Ford] Read More

  • 2010 Ford Mustang Ups Incentives To Keep Pace With Camaro

    2010 Ford Mustang Ups Incentives To Keep Pace With Camaro October 16th, 2009 By Nelson Ireson's avatar Nelson Ireson, Author, October 16th, 2009 Nelson Ireson 6 Comments

    2010 Ford Mustang Ups Incentives To Keep Pace With Camaro

    Whether you're a muscle car fan or not, you have to admire the tenacity with which brand loyalists cling to their preferred marque. It's an example of character trait that is itself almost as "retro" as the cars themselves. And the carmakers behind the pony-car badges are just as serious. This month, Ford has decided to boost its incentives to help even the score against the hot-selling 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

    A slow economy aside, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has been going gangbusters, outselling GM's production capacity for the car and topping all other muscle car contenders since June. That's in spite of the Camaro's rather sluggish on-road...

    Whether you're a muscle car fan or not, you have to admire the tenacity with which brand loyalists cling to their preferred marque. It's an example of character trait that is itself almost as "retro" as the cars themselves. And the carmakers behind the pony-car badges are just as serious. This month, Ford has decided to boost its incentives to help even the score against the hot-selling 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. A slow economy aside, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has been going gangbusters, outselling GM's production capacity for the car and topping all other muscle car contenders since June. That's in spite of the Camaro's rather sluggish on-road performance in comparison to the lighter, nimbler Mustang. Not everyone is dead-set on buying their family brand, however, and with a big market of buyers out there holding tightly onto their cash, it takes something special to jar them into action. So Ford has decided to come back at the market with a serious offer: 0% financing and $1,000 cash back. The 0% term only lasts for 36 months, so if you need a smaller payment, you'll have to opt for 1.9% financing to get a typical 60-month term. The bargain lasts through November 2, so if you've got a mind to get into one yourself, now is a good time to act. [Kicking Tires] Read More

  • Ford To Reveal 2011 Ford Mustang Powertrain Details At 2009 LA Auto Show

    Ford To Reveal 2011 Ford Mustang Powertrain Details At 2009 LA Auto Show October 9th, 2009 By Nelson Ireson's avatar Nelson Ireson, Author, October 9th, 2009 Nelson Ireson 10 Comments

    Ford To Reveal 2011 Ford Mustang Powertrain Details At 2009 LA Auto Show

    If you're not a regular at the Fox Car Report, live every Thursday at 5 p.m. Eastern, you're missing out. Our own John Voelcker is a frequent guest there, and yesterday, he and Autoblog's Alex Nunez were on alongside Ford global product development vice president Derrick Kuzak and host Gary Gastelu. After the show, Voelcker and Nunez came across some interesting info: Ford plans to unveil the powertrain for the 2011 Ford Mustang at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show.

    The LA show is typically a big show for most carmakers, though recent budget cutbacks have led some carmakers to draw down their presence. Nevertheless, Ford continues to bring...

    If you're not a regular at the Fox Car Report, live every Thursday at 5 p.m. Eastern, you're missing out. Our own John Voelcker is a frequent guest there, and yesterday, he and Autoblog's Alex Nunez were on alongside Ford global product development vice president Derrick Kuzak and host Gary Gastelu. After the show, Voelcker and Nunez came across some interesting info: Ford plans to unveil the powertrain for the 2011 Ford Mustang at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show. The LA show is typically a big show for most carmakers, though recent budget cutbacks have led some carmakers to draw down their presence. Nevertheless, Ford continues to bring out important new models there, including the Fusion, Fusion Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ. Last year's show also saw the world debut of the 2010 Ford Mustang, and this year we'll learn the official plans for the 2011 Ford Mustang's powertrain. We've already heard that the 2011 Mustang is expected to get a pair of new engines--a 3.7-liter Duratec V-6 engine to replace the existing 4.0-liter unit in the current base Mustang. Power is expected to go up despite the drop in displacement, from 210 horsepower to a whopping 315 horsepower. That's about even witth the curren't 4.6-liter V-8's output in the Mustang GT, so Ford is upping the performance there, too, with the new 5.0-liter Coyote V-8, rated at 400 horsepower. Joining it is also a rumored twin-turbocharged, aluminum-block "Road Runner" version of the engine that could rate as high as 600 horsepower for the next GT500. We'll have to wait until December to find out for sure what Ford will be packing into the next Mustang, but if it's anything like the rumors, it's sure to be exciting. Other major upgrades to the 2011 Mustang include an even more focused Track Pack, with a sharper suspension, bigger brakes and grippy Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires, plus the return of the "5.0" badge. For the lowdown on the latest super-hot Mustang special, check out our review of the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible. Read More

  • 2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series Revealed

    2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series Revealed October 5th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 5th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 0 Comments

    2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series Revealed

    Steeda carries a strong reputation within the Ford community as a builder and innovator of original custom parts and equipment. Nowhere is that rep stronger than amongst the Mustang crowd.

    Earlier this year the company showed a teaser for its latest high performance Mustang--now, in advance of its upcoming official debut at the 2009 SEMA auto show, Steeda has revealed the 2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series.

    Based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, the new Q Series tradition with computer-designed and track-proven parts. Some of the key pieces include Steeda underdrive pulleys, sport springs, billet lower control arms, Steeda Spyder wheels in 20x9.9-inch...

    Steeda carries a strong reputation within the Ford community as a builder and innovator of original custom parts and equipment. Nowhere is that rep stronger than amongst the Mustang crowd. Earlier this year the company showed a teaser for its latest high performance Mustang--now, in advance of its upcoming official debut at the 2009 SEMA auto show, Steeda has revealed the 2010 Steeda Q Mustang Series. Based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, the new Q Series tradition with computer-designed and track-proven parts. Some of the key pieces include Steeda underdrive pulleys, sport springs, billet lower control arms, Steeda Spyder wheels in 20x9.9-inch front and 20x11-inch rear, sport shifter and Nitto NT-05 high-performance tires. Aesthetically, the car also gets a special Steeda hood paint treatment and sidewinder stripes. Steeda says it is working to make the car the best Steeda Mustang that's ever hit the road, however, we’ll have to wait until the upcoming SEMA event to see what kind of performance mods the company has in store. Stay tuned for an update. Read More

  • Report: 2012 Ford Mustang GT500 To Get Twin-Turbo 'Road Runner' V-8

    Report: 2012 Ford Mustang GT500 To Get Twin-Turbo 'Road Runner' V-8 September 30th, 2009 By Nelson Ireson's avatar Nelson Ireson, Author, September 30th, 2009 Nelson Ireson 4 Comments

    Report: 2012 Ford Mustang GT500 To Get Twin-Turbo 'Road Runner' V-8

    We've all heard about the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine in the works at Ford by now, but today new talk has emerged of a twin-turbocharged version of that engine, dubbed "Road Runner," which will be dropped into the 2012 Mustang GT500.

    The Road Runner tag is a humorous play on the cartoon nemesis of Wile E. Coyote--not a curious reference to the hard-running Plymouth of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Of course, the whole report is far from official, but it does make sense given Ford's recent spate of twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engines. If the twin-turbo application is given to the 5.0-liter V-8 Coyote, it could generate in excess of 600...

    We've all heard about the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine in the works at Ford by now, but today new talk has emerged of a twin-turbocharged version of that engine, dubbed "Road Runner," which will be dropped into the 2012 Mustang GT500. The Road Runner tag is a humorous play on the cartoon nemesis of Wile E. Coyote--not a curious reference to the hard-running Plymouth of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Of course, the whole report is far from official, but it does make sense given Ford's recent spate of twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engines. If the twin-turbo application is given to the 5.0-liter V-8 Coyote, it could generate in excess of 600 horsepower depending on how far Ford's SVT team decides to push it. Engines that are also thought to be in the works for the next Mustang, starting from 2011, are the standard 5.0-liter Coyote V-8, expected to earn a 400-horsepower rating, and a new 3.7-liter Duratec V-6 rated at about 315 horsepower. All of the talk about 5.0-liter engines at Ford has also riled up fans to speculate on the possible return of the "5.0" badge to the Mustang lineup, which is looking more and more like a near-certainty given the confluence of all the various reports. Along with the twin-turbocharging, the 2012 Mustang GT500's 5.0-liter V-8 engine is also expected to feature an aluminum block. That same year, the regular 5.0-liter V-8 Mustang GT is expected to get a power bump from the initial 400-horsepower rating, and though it's not yet known where it will land, it wouldn't be unreasonable to think Ford's targeting the 422-425-horsepower mark set by the Camaro SS and Challenger SRT8. Also on deck for 2012 is a new Boss version of the Mustang, though details on that model are still being held close. In the meantime, the 2011 Mustang is expected to get an even more focused Track Pack to complement the big V-8, so there'll be something for enthusiasts to sink their teeth into while they wait for the next generation of muscle car mayhem. For more on the current 540-horsepower, supercharged 2010 Mustang GT500, read our review. [PickupTrucks.com] Read More

  • Hurst Unveils Limited Edition BF Goodrich 2010 Mustang Pace Car

    Hurst Unveils Limited Edition BF Goodrich 2010 Mustang Pace Car September 23rd, 2009 By Nelson Ireson's avatar Nelson Ireson, Author, September 23rd, 2009 Nelson Ireson 0 Comments

    Hurst Unveils Limited Edition BF Goodrich 2010 Mustang Pace Car

    Ford's role in supporting motorsports is well-known both on the drag strip and the road course, and the latest car from Hurst Performance is a limited-edition special for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge.

    Based on a 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible, the BF Goodrich/Hurst 2010 Mustang Pace Car gets a custom Hurst supercharger that cranks output up to 435 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, huge 20-inch polished forged aluminum wheels with gold-painted center spokes, and BF Goodrich's grippy g-Force KDW tires.

    Taking advantage of the power and grip is a special handling package provided by Eibach with Hurst-tuned coil-over dampers and...

    Ford's role in supporting motorsports is well-known both on the drag strip and the road course, and the latest car from Hurst Performance is a limited-edition special for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge. Based on a 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible, the BF Goodrich/Hurst 2010 Mustang Pace Car gets a custom Hurst supercharger that cranks output up to 435 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, huge 20-inch polished forged aluminum wheels with gold-painted center spokes, and BF Goodrich's grippy g-Force KDW tires. Taking advantage of the power and grip is a special handling package provided by Eibach with Hurst-tuned coil-over dampers and upgraded anti-roll bars. A Magnaflow custom exhaust ensures a brawny engine note. Inside, the cars get a gold Hurst T-handle shifter and custom white upholstery with gold and black "H" logos on the seats and floor mats. The convertible top is white, too. A special paint job also marks the car out as a limited edition, with painted gold racing stripes and official "Pace Car" logos over a white background. Only 50 of the cars will be built. Each gets a special commemorative plaque marking its number in the limited run. The trunk holds signatures from the Hurst team, and every buyer has the option to take delivery at Hurst's Performance Center in Irvine, California and to tour the facility. Pricing for the limited-edition BF Goodrich/Hurst 2010 Mustang Pace Car starts at $36,450 above the base price of a standard Mustang GT or Premium GT Convertible. First deliveries will begin in October. The original Pace Car, having finished its run with the e series, will now go to auction at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona in January, 2010. The proceeds of the auction will go to the Victory Junction Camp children's charity. Read More

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