Mustang Blog Tag: Aftermarket/Tuning

SMS Announces 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs

SMS Announces 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs December 16th, 2008 By Matt Rigney, Author, December 16th, 2008 Matt Rigney 1 Comment

Steve Saleen and his new company SMS Supercars have announced their lineup of ultra-high performance Mustangs based off the new 2010 Mustang GT design. The 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs as they are called will feature among other things a SMS supercharged 4.6L engine with horsepower ratings from 475 to over 650.

“After 25 years of rich Mustang heritage, I am excited to begin work on the 2010 model” explains Steve. “Ford has hit the spot with the excellent new Mustang package and has provided me with an outstanding starting point. “The SMS 460 Mustangs will be truly world class performance vehicles and they will be available though... Steve Saleen and his new company SMS Supercars have announced their lineup of ultra-high performance Mustangs based off the new 2010 Mustang GT design. The 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs as they are called will feature among other things a SMS supercharged 4.6L engine with horsepower ratings from 475 to over 650. “After 25 years of rich Mustang heritage, I am excited to begin work on the 2010 model” explains Steve. “Ford has hit the spot with the excellent new Mustang package and has provided me with an outstanding starting point. “The SMS 460 Mustangs will be truly world class performance vehicles and they will be available though the entire Ford dealer network!” The SMS 460 Mustangs will be fully certified and street legal featuring extensive upgrades and performance innovations, including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components. Other features on all SMS 460 Mustangs include unique badges, grapics, upgraded drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior enhancements. More details after the jump... Press Release: Steve Saleen announced today that he and his new company SMS (Steve’s initials) will design, engineer, certify and manufacture an all-new family of ultra-high performance Mustangs. Steve’s 25 year legacy with the Mustang will continue into the next quarter century with the launch of his 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs. The introduction of the SMS 460 Mustangs keeps Steve Saleen in the saddle with the model that made him famous as a manufacturer of high performance sports cars. Since leaving his former company, Saleen, Inc., Steve has entered exciting new territory with SMS. The first products to wear the new badge - the SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger, will begin shipping in late January. “After 25 years of rich Mustang heritage, I am excited to begin work on the 2010 model” explains Steve. “Ford has hit the spot with the excellent new Mustang package and has provided me with an outstanding starting point. “The SMS 460 Mustangs will be truly world class performance vehicles and they will be available though the entire Ford dealer network!” Hinting at the character of his latest creation, Steve says, “We are carrying over a host of performance features and innovations from my SMS Twenty Fifth Anniversary model, which is a stunning performer and an aesthetic beauty!” The fully-certified and street-legal SMS 460 Mustangs are based on the exciting 2010 Mustang GT platform and will feature an SMS Supercharged 4.6L engine with power ratings from 475 to over 650 horsepower! Both models will feature extensive design refinements and performance innovations, including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction™ hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components. Look for all-new and upgraded drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior. “The 2010 Mustang already has an exciting and sculptural exterior, as well as new, up-scale interior,” notes Phil Frank, SMS Chief Creative Officer. “The SMS 460 Mustangs will evolve our design DNA in a more aggressive and aerodynamic direction.” Each of these limited edition vehicles will be hand signed by Steve Saleen as part of the SMS Signature Series product line, complete with unique badges and graphics. Annual production volume will be restricted, adding to the exclusivity of ownership. Contracts are issued on a first-come first-served basis and deposits are now being accepted for early production numbers scheduled for build in the second quarter of 2009. Interested customers can contact SMS Supercars directly by calling (714) 400-2121 or by logging onto to www.smssupercars.com. Read More

2010 Mustang Wheels Up Close and Personal

2010 Mustang Wheels Up Close and Personal December 1st, 2008 By Matt Rigney, Author, December 1st, 2008 Matt Rigney 2 Comments

Over the weekend I came across larger photos of the 2010 Mustang wheels that were on display at the LA Auto Show. The photos were large enough to show some good detail so I have posted them after the jump along with a few of the wheels we have already seen on the reveal Mustangs. The wheels include 18", 19" and 20" wheels in various colors. My favorite out of all them has to be the 20" Anodized Gold ones. Follow the link below for larger photos of the wheels.

Over the weekend I came across larger photos of the 2010 Mustang wheels that were on display at the LA Auto Show. The photos were large enough to show some good detail so I have posted them after the jump along with a few of the wheels we have already seen on the reveal Mustangs. The wheels include 18", 19" and 20" wheels in various colors. My favorite out of all them has to be the 20" Anodized Gold ones. Follow the link below for larger photos of the wheels. Read More

2009 ROUSH P-51B Mustang Has Landed

2009 ROUSH P-51B Mustang Has Landed November 12th, 2008 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 12th, 2008 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

The 2009 ROUSH P-51B Mustang has begun landing at Roush authorized dealerships across the country with a host of changes over it's predecessor the P-51A Mustang. The P-51B Mustang is the second aviation themed Mustang from ROUSH which pays tribute to the legendary World War II fighter plane.

The RoushCharged 510 horsepower P-51B Mustang will be it’s most exclusive Mustang to date with only 51 models being produced. The P-51B will only be available in coupe form with a 5-speed manual transmission and Vapor Silver paint. MSRP for this limited edition Roush Mustang will start at $65,800.

Changes for the 2009 P-51B are a secondary sheave... The 2009 ROUSH P-51B Mustang has begun landing at Roush authorized dealerships across the country with a host of changes over it's predecessor the P-51A Mustang. The P-51B Mustang is the second aviation themed Mustang from ROUSH which pays tribute to the legendary World War II fighter plane. The RoushCharged 510 horsepower P-51B Mustang will be it’s most exclusive Mustang to date with only 51 models being produced. The P-51B will only be available in coupe form with a 5-speed manual transmission and Vapor Silver paint. MSRP for this limited edition Roush Mustang will start at $65,800. Changes for the 2009 P-51B are a secondary sheave FEAD (accessory drive), ROUSH 6-piston brakes, black chrome wheels, ROUSH vent pod gauge with a boost gauge and new Cooper RS3 ultra-high performance tires. The Vapor paint will be accented with Olive Drab green badging to match the World War II motif, and a rear decklid black-out panel is included. The P-51B logo adorns the shifter ball, floor mats and is embroidered into the leather seating. For more on the P-51B check out the press release and high-res photo after the jump... Press Release: ROUSH Performance continues their homage to the legendary World War II fighter plane with the 2009 P-51B Mustang, the second aviation-themed pony car from the Michigan-based manufacturer. This car, based on the 2009 Ford Mustang chassis, will be limited to just 51 numbered production vehicles in the 2009 model year. As with the previous 2008 ROUSH P-51A Mustang, introduced at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the 2009 P-51B will also have 510 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque matching it as the most powerful ROUSH Mustang ever produced. In order to get this type of power from the Ford 4.6L, 3-valve engine, ROUSH technicians replace many of the internal components with stronger parts including forged aluminum pistons (with an increased dish to lower the compression ratio from 9.8 to 8.6), forged steel H-Beam connecting rods and a forged steel crankshaft and there is an upgraded high-capacity fuel delivery system installed. ROUSH also upgrades the clutch and includes a custom-calibration for the ECM to manage the performance of the next-generation TVS2300 ROUSHcharger. Among the changes for the 2009 P-51B are a secondary sheave FEAD, the addition of the ROUSH 6-piston brakes which can be seen through the new black chrome wheels, and a ROUSH vent pod gauge with a boost gauge. The car will be fitted with the new Cooper RS3 ultra-high performance tires, which, combined with the ROUSH Stage 3 suspension will give a road-hugging ride and nearly unmatched cornering ability. The Ford factory Vapor paint code will be accented with Olive Drab green badging to match the World War II motif, and a rear decklid black-out panel is included. The P-51B logo adorns the shifter ball, floor mats and is embroidered into the leather seating. Further matching the history of the fighter plane, which often saw different metal panels used to patch the planes back into flying and fighting condition, the six-piece ROUSH aerobody kit will have both Vapor and Silver colors utilized for a subtle, but highly unique, look on the road. The 2009 P-51B continues the yellow and red checkerboard accents which pay tribute to the brave pilots of the 357th Fighters Group, Eighth Air Force ETO (European Theater Operations) who were unofficially known as "The Yoxford Boys" after a village near their base. Its victory totals in air-to-air combat are the most of any P-51 group in the Eighth Air Force and third among all groups fighting in Europe. The 357th flew 313 combat missions between February 11, 1944 and April 25, 1945 and is officially credited by the US Air Force with having destroyed 595.5 German airplanes in the air and 106.5 on the ground. Jack Roush has played a major role in designing both the 2008 ROUSH P-51A and the new 2009 P-51B Mustang, which ties into his affection for both the history of the fighter plane as well as his hobby of restoring and flying them. "The 2009 ROUSH P-51B is really the closest thing we can do to truly match the performance and styling of the fighter plane," said Jack Roush. "Just like the airplane, the P-51B Mustang has the power to outrun most anything, can turn like virtually nothing else, and will make those other 'pilots' have second thoughts before engaging in a skirmish." The 2009 ROUSH P-51B is now starting to arrive at ROUSH-authorized Ford dealers and has a suggested retail pricing starting at $65,800 including destination fees and gas guzzler taxes. The few options available include a ROUSH trunk tool kit, enhanced ROUSH resonator exhaust and an Escort Passport 9500ci radar/laser defense system. As with all ROUSH vehicles, the 2009 P-51B has an industry-leading 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. Based in Livonia, Mich., "The Art of Performance Engineering" takes place at ROUSH Performance. To get a look behind the scenes at what goes on at ROUSH and how the vehicles and parts are designed, manufactured, tested and produced logon to www.ROUSHtv.com. In addition to the array of Ford Mustang and F-150 styling, handling and performance upgrades, a complete line of performance parts and crate engines are offered. For more information see your local ROUSH dealer, visit www.ROUSHperformance.com or telephone toll-free (800) 59-ROUSH. Read More

Shelby Autos to Sponsor NASCAR Race & Produce 427 Package for GT500 Super Snake

Shelby Autos to Sponsor NASCAR Race & Produce 427 Package for GT500 Super Snake November 10th, 2008 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 10th, 2008 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

Shelby Automobiles is branching out in more ways than one with a NASCAR race sponsorship and a new 427 package for the Shelby GT500 Super Snake. The NASCAR Spring cup event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 2009 will be sponsored by Shelby Autos. The race will be lengthened to 427 miles and will be called the "Shelby 427".

Shelby Autos will also partner with the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to market a limited edition Shelby 427 package for the Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang. Current owners of 2007 and 2008 Shelby GT500's with the Super Snake package can purchase the limited edition "pace car" upgrade on a first-come,... Shelby Automobiles is branching out in more ways than one with a NASCAR race sponsorship and a new 427 package for the Shelby GT500 Super Snake. The NASCAR Spring cup event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 2009 will be sponsored by Shelby Autos. The race will be lengthened to 427 miles and will be called the "Shelby 427". Shelby Autos will also partner with the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to market a limited edition Shelby 427 package for the Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang. Current owners of 2007 and 2008 Shelby GT500's with the Super Snake package can purchase the limited edition "pace car" upgrade on a first-come, first-served basis. The package upgrade will include Mr. Shelby's personal autograph along with many other event-related add-ons. Only 427 of these packages will be availalbe through Shelby Automobiles. Other perks of buying the package include special race tickets and other amenities including having the opportunity to serve as the race's honorary starter. For more on Shelby Autos NASCAR race sponsorship and the 427 package check out the press release after the jump... Press Release: The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 2009 will be sponsored by Shelby Automobiles. The event will be lengthened to 427 miles and will be called the “Shelby 427.” Together, LVMS and Shelby will market a Las Vegas Motor Speedway Limited Edition Shelby 427 package for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang. LVMS President Chris Powell and Shelby Automobiles founder Carroll Shelby made the announcement today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. “We are ecstatic to have the legendary Shelby name on our 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup race,” Powell said. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for us to give added exposure to the Shelby brand that has, over the years, become synonymous with the best in high-performance cars.” Bruton Smith, founder and CEO of LVMS parent company Speedway Motorsports, and Carroll Shelby have been friends for many years. “We are thrilled to combine the efforts of our two companies in this sponsorship,” Smith said. “Carroll and his team have long been known for the high quality of their work and the tremendous popularity of their cars.” Carroll Shelby has driven and designed race and sports cars for more than 50 years. His company, Shelby Automobiles, located its manufacturing facility at the speedway complex as the anchor tenant in 1998. The company uses the oval and road courses for its research and development. This is the first time Shelby Automobiles has sponsored a NASCAR event. “The Shelby name will be forever linked to racing because of our unrivaled success in competition over the years,” said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. “The Ford Shelby Mustang programs have allowed us to begin exploring motorsports options again. While we determine the series best suited to our products, we wanted to raise our profile in the racing community, and the NASCAR race next to our campus presented the ideal opportunity. Shelby was the first small American sports car and muscle car manufacturer to win world championships, and now we’re the first to sponsor a NASCAR race.” “We’re thrilled to have our name on the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Shelby 427,” Carroll Shelby said. “From drag racing to Formula 1, I’ve been involved in just about every type of motor racing except NASCAR. I love the competition, passion and excitement of the fans and teams in NASCAR. We’re offering real enthusiasts an opportunity to be part of something really special through this program.” Since its inception in 1998, the Sprint Cup race at LVMS has been run at a length of 400.5 miles, which is 267 laps around the 1.5-mile oval. In order to accommodate the new event name, the race will be increased by 27 miles and will feature 285 laps. As part of the one-year race sponsorship, Shelby Automobiles will market a Las Vegas Motor Speedway Limited Edition Shelby 427 package for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang. Owners of 2007 and 2008 Shelby GT500s with the post title Super Snake package on their muscle car can purchase the limited edition “pace car” upgrade on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing shelby427@lvms.com. Shelby enthusiasts may have their names added to a waiting list for the package by emailing shelbywaitinglist@lvms.com. The upgraded package will include Mr. Shelby’s personal autograph as well as many other event-related add-ons. Only 427 of these packages will be available through Shelby Automobiles. Those who purchase a Shelby 427 package will also receive special race tickets and other amenities, including the opportunity to serve as the race’s honorary starter. The 2009 NASCAR Weekend will kick off with qualifying for the Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Friday, Feb. 27. The Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race is set for Saturday, Feb. 28. Tickets for all 2009 events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including the Shelby 427 on March 1, can be purchased by calling 1-800-644-444 or online at www.lvms.com. Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information visit www.speedwaymotorsports.com. Read More

2008 SEMA spawns the Ugliest Mustang Ever, Maybe

2008 SEMA spawns the Ugliest Mustang Ever, Maybe November 6th, 2008 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 6th, 2008 Matt Rigney 1 Comment

This year's SEMA show has spawned some radical looking Mustangs and one of those has been crowned the ugliest Mustang ever according to Drew Phillips over at AutoBlog.com. The Mustang in question is dubbed the "Hardcore Knight" from Rich Evan Designs who says they will produce 100 of these limited edition cars for the public. They also plan to produce 1000 19-piece body kits for the do-it-yourselfer. For me the car looks like it's straight out of Mad Max or the new movie Death Race with no purpose in sight. The car is definately over the top with add-on body pieces but the flat black paint does look pretty sweet. I will have to agree... This year's SEMA show has spawned some radical looking Mustangs and one of those has been crowned the ugliest Mustang ever according to Drew Phillips over at AutoBlog.com. The Mustang in question is dubbed the "Hardcore Knight" from Rich Evan Designs who says they will produce 100 of these limited edition cars for the public. They also plan to produce 1000 19-piece body kits for the do-it-yourselfer. For me the car looks like it's straight out of Mad Max or the new movie Death Race with no purpose in sight. The car is definately over the top with add-on body pieces but the flat black paint does look pretty sweet. I will have to agree with Drew on this one being the ugliest Mustang ever although I have written about one Mustang (fish tank aquarium Mustang) in the past that is a close second. More photos can be found over at AutoBlog.com. Read More

2008 SEMA Show Mustang Photos

2008 SEMA Show Mustang Photos November 5th, 2008 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 5th, 2008 Matt Rigney 1 Comment

The 2008 Sema Show is going on right now in Las Vegas with hundreds of vendors showing off the latest products for the automotive aftermarket. The S197 Mustang has been a popular choice when it comes to showing off the latest goodies and this year is no exception with several Mustangs on display. I have put together a collection of photos of the Mustangs at this years SEMA show with more on the way. Click on each photo for a larger size. More photos after the jump...

The 2008 Sema Show is going on right now in Las Vegas with hundreds of vendors showing off the latest products for the automotive aftermarket. The S197 Mustang has been a popular choice when it comes to showing off the latest goodies and this year is no exception with several Mustangs on display. I have put together a collection of photos of the Mustangs at this years SEMA show with more on the way. Click on each photo for a larger size. More photos after the jump... Read More