Ford Mustang News
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We've heard that iPad owners can be a tad obsessive, but this is bordering on the ridiculous. Or the ridiculously awesome. Here's the story: A customer ordered a 5.0 GT with navigation and Sync, and when the car arrived with Sync but without nav, instead of asking to have the mistake rectified by the dealer, he simply took matters into his own hands by moving Sync to the rooftop and installed an iPad where the navigation system should be. He carries a towel with him to cover the iPad for security when parked, and says that the iPad does a nice job streaming Netflix over the 3G network. For...
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Motor Trend Picks Mustang As The Best V-6 Pony CarComparison tests are the life blood of the enthusiast magazines--aka "buff books"--and for its February 2011 issue, Motor Trend has picked the 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 as tops over the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Dodge Challenger. This isn't exactly a surprise, as the Mustang...
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Death Of Custom Mustang Builder Remains A MysteryJoseph Gosinski, a California-based Mustang customizer, was found dead in his shop on Christmas Eve. The 44-year-old was shot in the chest in his Torrance, California shop. Police don't suspect robbery in the death of the Chicane Sport Tuning owner. Indeed, there are few leads so far. There has...
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VIDEO: Mustang Sings Christmas CarolsFeeling the post Christmas blahs? Want to hear a few more Christmas carols before the new year? Perhaps with a muscle car edge? Well, this amazing singing Mustang uses its engine to hum the first few bars of "Silent Night." Sure, it might be a well-produced fake, but it's pretty fun. Check it out...
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VIDEO: 850 Horsepower Mustang Engine Blows Up On DynoThis is an 850 horsepower engine that was destined to end up in a customized Mustang. Or was, rather. The engine was on its seventh dynamometer test when it gave up the ghost in spectacular fashion. Watch below as the engine says good-bye with such force that some engine parts ended up in the next...
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Stolen Mustang Has Been Recovered And Is Being RebuiltRight as Mike Gomez put the finishing touches on the 1969 Mustang he and his wife Sheri were restoring, a thief hopped in and attempted to steal it. Gomez tried to stop him, suffering a broken foot in the process. The thief crashed into a brick wall, and the car was totaled. Gomez's insurance...
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Over the past year, the most searched car on AutoTrader.com has been the Ford Mustang. You'd think that in a down economy, with many consumers shifting their tastes in a more practical direction, that people would be browsing for less-expensive cars and trucks. And yes, Ford's F-150 and Toyota's Camry both make the top five most searched cars for AutoTrader in 2010. But the fact that the Mustang is generating such search traffic on a major consumer shows that the car is still a hit. And for those that were wondering, the Chevrolet Camaro came in third. [AutoGuide]
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Mustang Golf Cart Found On EbayWhoever said golf carts need to be slow? Not the owners of the three Shelby Mustang GT500KR golf carts, one of which is for sale on eBay. Powered by an electric motor and capable of 60 mph (though governed to 45 mph), the top bid came in at $15,200 (bidding has ended). This for a custom golf cart...
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2012 Ford Mustang GT To Cost Slightly LessPricing details for the 2012 Ford Mustang are beginning to leak out, and the news is mixed. The good news first: The base Mustang GT sees its price slashed by $500. The bad news: Prices for the V-6 Premium and GT Premium models go up. The Shelby GT500 stays the same. The base GT's cut means that...
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2012 Ford Mustang Pricing: GT Starts At $29,995If you've got $5 less than $30,000 to spend, you can get yourself a 2011 Lexus CT 200h. Or, if you actually like driving, you can get a 2012 Mustang GT. That's a drop of $500 from last year, making the 412-horsepower 5.0-liter Mustang one of the best performance values around. Sure, you still have...
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Roush Releases New ‘Sport’ Ford Mustang Dress-Up KitAlways wanted a modified car but scared of voiding your new car’s warranty? What about dealing with the frustration of having to drive at legal speeds with the constant temptation of a fully blown Roush performance V-8 beckoning you to drop the hammer at every set of lights? If all this...
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First Look: 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra JetWe've already brought you a preview of Ford's 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang--a purpose-built drag-racer--and now we have the official skinny from Ford. Priced at $91,900 for the entry-level version and $103,980 for a fully-loaded model, the 2012 Cobra Jet will be available in three colors: Winner White...
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Just as we promised you a little over a week ago, Ford Racing has developed its track-only hardcore 2012 Mustang BOSS 302S. The official details released today read like a solid-axle track addict's dream. Based on the same basic set of features as the 2012 Mustang BOSS 302 production car, the 302S adds some highly effective and equally impractical for the street aero, including a very low, deep splitter and a large rear wing. The gearbox is a standard six-speed, while a T2 Torsen limited-slip diff and 3.73 gears send the power to the ground. The car is built to be competitive in several...
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Ford Racing Announces 2012 Cobra Jet MustangSo you wanna go drag racing, and you're a die-hard Blue Oval fan? It'll be hard to beat the factory-built Ford Racing 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang (2010 model pictured), though you'll have to be quick to get one of the 50 examples planned for construction. Revealed today at the Performance Racing...
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Ford Racing Will Sell Some Boss 302 Parts In Its Parts CatalogIf you're looking to create a hybrid between your non-Boss Mustang and the real deal, take heart: Ford's Racing Performance Parts catalog will sell certain Boss parts. Available through Ford Racing dealers, those parts include the Recaro seats and the front splitter from Laguna Seca models, along...
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2012 Boss Mustang Pricing RevealedFord still hasn't officially announced pricing for the 2012 Boss Mustang, but a few forum posts have shed some light on the subject. It appears that the 2012 Boss Mustang will start at $40,995 (including destination) and the Laguna Seca Package will retail for $47,990. Options available for the...
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VIDEO: Illegal Mustang Versus Camaro Street Race Ends In Major AccidentIllegal street racing is something that no one should ever attempt. That's especially true considering that many drag strips now allow drivers to test their cars on the track in a controlled and safe manner, instead of in the urban jungle. That's good, since the lack of traffic and other...
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VIDEO: Shelby Mustang Engine Explodes During Dynamomter TestThis video will hurt Mustang lovers--with the possible exception of those who REALLY love fire. On the other hand, I can hear Camaro fan-boys snickering. This particular 2008 Shelby GT500 was dubbed "Blue Diamond" by its owner, and thanks to a bunch of modifications, including a supercharger...
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Details about the 2012 Shelby GT500 are leaking out, including the price of entry for the super snake. Mustangs Evolution has the skinny on next Shelby, including base prices of $49,495 for the coupe and $54,495 for the convertible. This information came to light via a leaked order guide for the 2012 model. There are a few new options for Recaro seats, a glass roof, an Electronics Package (includes navigation and dual-zone climate control), an SVT Performance Package (19-inch aluminum wheels in the front, 20-inch in the rear), a full car cover, and a Shaker 1000 CD/MP3 audio system with 10...
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Leaked 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 Guide Reveals Little ChangeThere's not much new on the docket for the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 aside from a few price tweaks--and that's a good thing. At least, that's what a leaked buying guide for the car, turned up on a Mustang fan site, reveals. We liked the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 so much, we nominated it for our Best Car...
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Video: MMR Ford Shelby GT500 Cracks 200 MPH Quarter MileIf you've read our first drive review of the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, you know it's good for a whole lot more than straight-line duty, unlike many of its predecessors. But that doesn't mean it's not still a very good platform for a serious drag car. The Modular Mustang Racing (MMR) 2010 GT500 proves...
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Ford Racing Working On Track-Only Mustang Boss 302SThe regular 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 not tough enough for you? How ‘bout one equipped with the TracKey feature and all the race settings unlocked? Still no? Then the guys at Ford Racing may have just what you’re looking for. They have developed the Ford Mustang Boss...
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Found On Ebay: Mustang WagonThere has never been a Ford Mustang station wagon, but there have been many conversions done on the aftermarket. This particular one combines a 1967 Ford Country Squire roof with what appears to be a 1968 Mustang Coupe. Under the hood is a 302 engine with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and an...
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First Look: 2012 Cobra Jet MustangIt seems like there is a factory Mustang for everyone these days. There's the V-6 version for those who want a lot of power without high insurance premiums and high fuel-economy penalties, the GT for those who want V-8 power, the Shelby GT500 for those who want even more power, and the upcoming...
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