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Hallett CarFX Project Mustang featured on Dec. '09 cover of 5.0 Mustang Wrecks

Hallett CarFX Project Mustang featured on Dec. '09 cover of 5.0 Mustang Wrecks November 7th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 7th, 2009 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

For all you die-hard Ford Mustang enthusiasts who still subscribe to the plethera of Mustang magazines including 5.0 Mustang might want to keep reading as you will probably recognize the wrecked Mustang in the photo. The Mustang is one of three Hallett CarFX project Mustangs on the cover of the December issue of 5.0 Mustang magazine. The Hallett CarFX Mustang wrecked while putting in some track time in Jennings, Oklahoma. The entire wreck was captured by a photographer in a sequence of photos. The driver of the Mustang lost control and smashed through a tire wall. The horrible part comes next as the Mustang does a front flip landing on...
For all you die-hard Ford Mustang enthusiasts who still subscribe to the plethera of Mustang magazines including 5.0 Mustang might want to keep reading as you will probably recognize the wrecked Mustang in the photo. The Mustang is one of three Hallett CarFX project Mustangs on the cover of the December issue of 5.0 Mustang magazine. The Hallett CarFX Mustang wrecked while putting in some track time in Jennings, Oklahoma. The entire wreck was captured by a photographer in a sequence of photos. The driver of the Mustang lost control and smashed through a tire wall. The horrible part comes next as the Mustang does a front flip landing on it's roof completely collapsing to the body of the car. The amazing part about the whole ordeal is the driver and passenger were not injured in the wreck. The Mustang did have a bolt-in roll-cage but it was driven through the floor board when it landed upside down. Let this be a lesson to all who have a bolt-in roll cage, go get it welded in properly. Source: MustangHeaven.com Read More

2010 Cobra Jet Mustang Unveiled at SEMA show

2010 Cobra Jet Mustang Unveiled at SEMA show November 7th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 7th, 2009 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

This past week at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Ford Racing unveiled the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang in a one-of-a-kind "SEMA Special" Silver complete with charcoal Cobra Jet graphics package. The 2010 Cobra Jet picks up where the 2008 Cobra Jet left off providing another factory-produced turnkey race car intended for use in NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing.

All 2010 CJ's come with a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 along with all of the features of the 2008 CJ with added options like full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual steering and brakes, 8,50 certified rollcage and...
This past week at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Ford Racing unveiled the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang in a one-of-a-kind "SEMA Special" Silver complete with charcoal Cobra Jet graphics package. The 2010 Cobra Jet picks up where the 2008 Cobra Jet left off providing another factory-produced turnkey race car intended for use in NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing. All 2010 CJ's come with a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 along with all of the features of the 2008 CJ with added options like full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual steering and brakes, 8,50 certified rollcage and an Aeromotive return-style fuel system with trunk mounted fuel cell. Also Ford Racing engineers developed for the 2010 Cobra Jet a factory-first launch control/rev limiter that will allow drivers to dial in the rpm after they stage the car. The 2010 CJ will be built at the Auto Alliance International (AAI) assembly plant in Flat Rock, Michigan right alonside the 2010 Mustang. Ford will build 50 Cobra Jets just like they did for the 2008 model. Production will begin in January and deliveries will take place by the end of the first quarter. For more information and photos on the 2010 Cobra Jet check below: Press Release: 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 40th Anniversary 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang lived up to the legend of the original, duplicating the NHRA Winternationals victory in 2009 and dominating drag strips across the land. Today, Ford Racing unveiled the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which marks the continued evolution of the CJ as a factory-produced turnkey race car. In honor of the SEMA introduction, Ford Racing built and unveiled a one-of-a-kind “SEMA Special” silver Cobra Jet complete with a charcoal Cobra Jet graphics package. “The 2008 Cobra Jet was a great car, it did everything we wanted it to do,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North American Motorsports. “We’re really proud of the car, but then again we’re always trying to make the next one better. “With the 2010 Cobra Jet, we had the luxury of a longer development cycle and the result is absolutely stunning. Where the 2008 Cobra Jet was an extremely potent starting point for NHRA Stock competition, the 2010 will enhance the car further. We are all excited to see the new Cobra Jet in competition.” For decades, the Mustang has been the preeminent car in many forms of racing, including drag racing. The 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang added to that legacy this season with high- profile wins at the NHRA Winternationals and U.S. Nationals, and by setting numerous track records across the country. 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. The 2010 CJ will come with all of the features of the 2008 car with enhancements that include options for a full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual steering and brakes, 8.50 certified rollcage, and an Aeromitive return-style fuel system with trunk-mounted fuel cell. Additionally Ford Racing 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; they don’t have the engine speed to free rev. Previously, the launch control/rev limiter was only available as an aftermarket option. Much like Ford Racing’s previous Mustang FR500S race car, the Cobra Jet Mustang will get its start at the Auto Alliance International (AAI) assembly plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The entire 50-car run of 2010 Cobra Jets will be built on the same production line that produces the 2010 Ford Mustang production car. Production of Cobra Jets will commence in January, with delivery of all vehicles expected in the first quarter of 2010. All of the additional parts and pieces for the CJ can be found in the Ford Performance Parts catalog. And since the Cobra Jet is produced from a base V-6 Mustang, any consumer can turn his Mustang into a Cobra Jet by purchasing the parts from the Ford Performance Parts catalog. The 2010 CJ car features a choice for customers between two supercharged engines or three normally aspirated engines (pending NHRA approval). These options will allow the Cobra Jet to be eligible for more classes in the NHRA, as well as competition with other sanctioning bodies, including NMRA, NMCA, PSCA and IHRA. All 50 of the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustangs have already been ordered by Ford dealers for delivery to customers. For those customers who missed out on the limited run of 2010 Cobra Jets, Ford Racing has set a goal to provide future versions of the Cobra Jet Read More

'The '10 Unleashed' Winners Rally Race a 2010 Mustang GT

'The '10 Unleashed' Winners Rally Race a 2010 Mustang GT November 6th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 6th, 2009 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

The latest installment of the 'The '10 Unleashed' campaign has two good friends rally racing a 2010 Mustang GT against the clock for a winner take all battle royale. J.B. Niday, managing director of Rally America took it upon himself to enter Ford's 'The '10 Unleashed' campaign but it was not for himself, instead he wanted to see his two good friends Mike Hurst, technical director for Rally America and Mark Utecht, one of Rally Americas top drivers race against the clock to see who would have bragging rights. So Niday organized a head-to-head rally in a 201o Mustang GT on four stages of the Ojibwe Forests Rally course.

Rally racing has to...
The latest installment of the 'The '10 Unleashed' campaign has two good friends rally racing a 2010 Mustang GT against the clock for a winner take all battle royale. J.B. Niday, managing director of Rally America took it upon himself to enter Ford's 'The '10 Unleashed' campaign but it was not for himself, instead he wanted to see his two good friends Mike Hurst, technical director for Rally America and Mark Utecht, one of Rally Americas top drivers race against the clock to see who would have bragging rights. So Niday organized a head-to-head rally in a 201o Mustang GT on four stages of the Ojibwe Forests Rally course. Rally racing has to be one of the purest forms of racing as participants race in any conditions using factory cars on real roads which are usually unpaved and dangerous. Check out the video below to see how well the 2010 Mustang GT handles the dirt roads. Press Release: The last thing you'd expect to see zooming through Bemidji, Minn. at the Ojibwe Forests Rally is a 2010 Ford Mustang, or any Mustang for that matter. J.B. Niday, managing director of Rally America, had not yet experienced a 2010 Mustang at any of his Rally America competitions, but that was about to change. Niday unselfishly chose to unleash his inner Mustang with Fords 10 Unleashed campaign through his two good friends Mike Hurst, technical director for Rally America, and Mark Utecht, one of Rally Americas top two wheel drive competitors. There are no ovals, pace cars or rain delays in Rally racing. The sport features real cars racing against the clock on closed-off sections of real roads that are usually unpaved and unforgiving. Gravel logging roads, mountain passes, well groomed forest roads are what make up the tracks for rally drivers. Events can last several days and cover hundreds of miles through rain, snow and day or night. A rally car is the ultimate real world sports car: one that is capable of high speed and incredible handling on any road surface and in every weather condition. Niday organized a head-to-head rally in a 2010 Ford Mustang on four stages of the Ojibwe Forests Rally course winner takes all. Hurst and Utecht are friends off the track and deadly on it. Their friendly conversation of recent years has been about who is behind the wheel of the 86 Mustang that Hurst reluctantly sold to Utecht several years ago and this challenge would settle their Mustang rally feud once and for all. Hurst last drove his cherished 86 Mustang in a rally in February of 2004. Utecht has proven he knows how to drive a Mustang in the woods by winning the Rally America Group 5 class in his region ever since he bought the 86 Mustang from Hurst. To find out who earned lifetime bragging rights and also took home use of the 2010 Mustang for a year, check out the full HD video chronicling Mustang Rally at www.the2010mustang.com. Read More

October 2009 Ford Mustang Sales Figures Released

October 2009 Ford Mustang Sales Figures Released November 6th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 6th, 2009 Matt Rigney 4 Comments

Sales of Ford Mustangs for October of 2009 were 4,789 compared to 4,686 from October of 2008 showing a 2.2% increase in sales from the previous year. Year to date Mustang sales are 56,469 compared to 83,557 for 2008, which is a 32.4% drop.

Month to Month sales were lower just a bit with September 2009 sales being 4,917 compared to October 2009 sales of 4,789 which is a 2.6% decrease.

If you are curious what previous month sales were check out September 2009, August 2009, July 2009, June 2009, May 2009, April 2009, March 2009, February 2009, January 2009 sales figures.
Sales of Ford Mustangs for October of 2009 were 4,789 compared to 4,686 from October of 2008 showing a 2.2% increase in sales from the previous year. Year to date Mustang sales are 56,469 compared to 83,557 for 2008, which is a 32.4% drop. Month to Month sales were lower just a bit with September 2009 sales being 4,917 compared to October 2009 sales of 4,789 which is a 2.6% decrease. If you are curious what previous month sales were check out September 2009, August 2009, July 2009, June 2009, May 2009, April 2009, March 2009, February 2009, January 2009 sales figures. Read More

Shelby Engines Offering Certified Performance Rebuild Services on Ford V-8's

Shelby Engines Offering Certified Performance Rebuild Services on Ford V-8's November 2nd, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 2nd, 2009 Matt Rigney 1 Comment

The Carroll Shelby Engine Company owned by Mr. Shelby is now offering certified performance rebuilds and tuning of Ford V-8 motors for a limited number of customers who own small block Windsor, 351 C and big block FE engines. Mr. Shelby founded the company in 1998 to build the world famous Shelby 427 FE aluminum motor for muscle cars and high-performance vehicles. They are now expanding their services to rebuild certain types of engines for the public. Each of the engine rebuilds will be given a complete overhaul along with an official "Rebuilt by Carroll Shelby Engine Company" tag mounted in the engine bay. Engine owners looking to have...
The Carroll Shelby Engine Company owned by Mr. Shelby is now offering certified performance rebuilds and tuning of Ford V-8 motors for a limited number of customers who own small block Windsor, 351 C and big block FE engines. Mr. Shelby founded the company in 1998 to build the world famous Shelby 427 FE aluminum motor for muscle cars and high-performance vehicles. They are now expanding their services to rebuild certain types of engines for the public. Each of the engine rebuilds will be given a complete overhaul along with an official "Rebuilt by Carroll Shelby Engine Company" tag mounted in the engine bay. Engine owners looking to have their engine rebuilt can schedule an appointment to drop by with the motor to have an engine specialist plan their build and tune package. For details on Carroll Shelby’s Engine Company along with there services check out the press release below. Press Release: Carroll Shelby Engine Company, owned by Carroll Shelby who founded Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), has expanded its line of services at its Southern California location to include performance tuning and rebuilding of Ford V8 motors. The company also offers a line of complete aluminum 351 Windsor and big block aluminum “FE” motors and parts. “We’ve been making vehicles with Ford engines go faster since 1962,” said Carroll Shelby, president of the Carroll Shelby Engine Company. “That includes street cars and vehicles used in every kind of motorsport. For the first time, Shelby Engines will take all of that accumulated knowledge and put it to work for individual Ford owners who want to move to the front of the pack.” Shelby Engines will accept a limited number of customer-owned small block Windsor, 351 C and big block FE engines for rebuild or dyno tuning. The company will do a complete overhaul, as well as offer long and short block rebuilds. Carroll Shelby Engine Company will also rebuild Ford V8 OHV heads. Just like the new FE and 351W based aluminum engines from the company, every engine overhauled or rebuilt will include an official “Rebuilt by Carroll Shelby Engine Company” tag that can be mounted in the engine bay. “As lifelong hot rodders, our team is pleased to become a complete engine service company,” added Don McCain, Vice President of the Carroll Shelby Engine Company. “In addition to building engines, we’ll offer engine dyno sessions to tune Ford V8 motors. Every test will come with a certification sheet, which provides key stats like horsepower and torque, signed by Carroll Shelby.” Customers can schedule an appointment to bring their engines only (not vehicles) to the Gardena, Calif. location. An engine specialist will then help customers plan their build or tune. The dyno facility is also available for independent engine builders to rent for testing and evaluations of their engines. In addition to the engine services, Carroll Shelby Engine Company also sells two series of aluminum engines, the Windsor and FE. Much lighter than the cast iron version, the Shelby 351W block is CNC machined from A356 T6 alloy at Shelby’s facility and comes ready for assembly. The aluminum Shelby 351 Windsor uses standard FMC accessories with the oil filter in its stock location. It can be bored and stroked to be a true big block sized 427 c.i.d. in a small block package. The company also offers matching aluminum heads that are CNC ported. Optional black powder coated aluminum Carroll Shelby signature valve covers and air cleaners are also available. The big block FE engine can be purchased in three configurations as complete engines up to 482 c.i.d. or individual components. All Shelby aluminum blocks have period correct casting numbers in their original positions, as do the FE cylinder heads. The all aluminum engine is period correct with medium riser heads and cast steel crankshaft. Complete engines come with a Shelby hi rise intake and Holley carb. Additional information is available at www.shelbyengines.com. About Carroll Shelby Engine Company Automotive manufacturer and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby is one of the most famous and successful high performance visionaries in the world. In 1998, he founded the Carroll Shelby Engine Company to build the world famous Shelby 427 FE aluminum motor for muscle cars and high-performance vehicles; the company expanded to include engine rebuilding, dyno testing and small block 351W aluminum motors. For additional information about the company, call (310) 538-2914 or visit www.shelbyengines.com. Read More

2010 Saleen S281 Mustang Photos Revealed

2010 Saleen S281 Mustang Photos Revealed October 29th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, October 29th, 2009 Matt Rigney 3 Comments

Under new ownership the company formerly known as Saleen Inc, is now Saleen Performance Vehicles and they just revealed photos ahead of the SEMA debut for their bread and butter model the 2010 Saleen S281. This will be the fifteenth year for the s281 model since it's introduction in 1996 and it's probably the most important unveiling this company will have as it's no longer run by the man who started it. This vehicle debut will set the tone and image for the company moving forward.

From the photos released I think the exterior of the S281 looks amazing. They have truly taken the 2010 Mustang design to the next level with the redesign of...
Under new ownership the company formerly known as Saleen Inc, is now Saleen Performance Vehicles and they just revealed photos ahead of the SEMA debut for their bread and butter model the 2010 Saleen S281. This will be the fifteenth year for the s281 model since it's introduction in 1996 and it's probably the most important unveiling this company will have as it's no longer run by the man who started it. This vehicle debut will set the tone and image for the company moving forward. From the photos released I think the exterior of the S281 looks amazing. They have truly taken the 2010 Mustang design to the next level with the redesign of the front and rear fascias, rear wing, hood and side louvers. The wheels look next generation as does the rear exhaust. Check out the photos and give us your feedback in the comments whether positive or negative. Read More