The goal has been reached, Evolution Performance has the first GT500 into the 10’s with a 10.99 @128mph. It was not deep into the 10’s but it’s official for now as they have reached their goal of a ten second GT500. The power numbers that got them their are 578 RWHP and 582 RWTQ. For more information, dyno runs and photos of the track day click here.
You never know what you are going to find strolling around youtube.com at 2 a.m. in the morning, no not the porn you dirty minds but something even better if you are a hardcore Mustang enthusiast like me. This time I had to do a double take when I saw the title for this video, ‘Shelby GT500 Crashed’ because I was in disbelief. Could this be the first Shelby GT500 accident victim, I doubt it because we are already 3 months into deliveries and I am sure somebody totalled their car out the first week they had it. Until we see those photos or video click the play button above or click here to watch the video on youtube.
Ford’s latest Bold Move is in the form of a new 30-second commercial dubbed ‘Germany’ that will debut on September 10th during the NFL season opener on FOX and CBS. The commercial opens with a White Shelby GT500 coupe being unloaded from a ship docked at a German port. The shipment operator, speaking with a German accent, asks the vehicle’s owner, “You couldn’t find a car you liked in Germany?” to which the owner replies, “No, I couldn’t find a speed limit I liked in America.” The commercial cuts to the GT500 blasting down the famed Autobahn passing exotic German cars.
To view the video directly at YouTube.com click here.
Source: Ford Motor Company
In a recent study done by Kelley Blue Book and KBB.com, a Mustang is the top choice for drivers ages 16 to 25 but 34 percent of them would drive a Honda Civic if that’s what the parents were offering to buy them as their first car. The Honda Civic is a top choice among 43 percent of the parents polled who said they would rather have their kids drive a Civic than any other car including a Mustang or SUV. I would probably be one of those 43 percent of parents who would buy their kids an import because it was safer and cheaper but on the other hand I would like my son or daughter the option to choose their own car within reason because I know that a car says alot about who you are and what you are about.
Do you think that your first car shaped your life or is it just another ride to get you from point A to point B? That is the question I ask myself from time to time, where would I be if I bought the car my parents wanted me to buy? The answer to that question is, I probably would not be here writing this because my parents had a totally different car in mind for me instead of the Mustang I got.
I can relate to the Kelley Blue Book poll even though my situation happend 13 years ago. I can remember back when I got my first car, yes it was a Mustang of course but it almost was not and my life could have been very different if my parents had their way. Back in 1993 when I was a we ole lad my neighbor had an early 90’s two-door quad-four grand am with low miles for sale and my parents were hell bent on buying it for me. I have to admit it did not look that bad but yes it was a PONTIAC of sorts. So after a few arguments and some screaming, I told my parents I would drive it off a cliff before I would drive it to school. Yes, I was a spoiled bratt at the ripe old age of 17 but I finally convinced them that a 1990 Mustang GT I was looking at would last alot longer than some POS Pontiac Grand-AM. With that in mind I had already picked out my Mustang (1990 GT) which was sitting on the local used car lot. Not sure I had to do much convincing after my Father and I took it for a test drive and he told me it rode better than his S-10 truck at the time. So to make a long story short, I got the Mustang and here I am today 5 Mustangs later with a bunch of Mustang websites. I guess you could say my first car led me to where I am today changed my life for the better.
If you would like to read the whole KBB.com article click here.
ROUSH is holding nothing back with the release of the ROUSH 427R Mustang which packs you guessed it 427 horsepower. The 427R ROUSH Mustang includes a host of standard options including 18″ chromed wheels, body kit, stripe package, ROUSH-engineered ECM tune, special badging and more. Optional items include white face gauges, interior carbon fiber design dash trim kit, short throw shifter, door sill plates, and sport leather seating. The 427R has an increase of about 12 horsepower over the Stage 3 ROUSH Mustang and will be available in either Coupe or Convertible form. To read more about the 427R check out the press release below.
Roush Performance Press Release:
Yet again raising the standards in the Mustang world, ROUSH Performance unveiled the new 427R model with a total of 427 horsepower under the hood and ready to unleash with the turn of a key. This is the most horsepower ever offered on any version of the ROUSH Mustang.
The number 427 has been intertwined in the Ford product line for many years, both as a car model and one of the most powerful and legendary engines in their line. It is only natural that ROUSH, as perhaps the best Ford engine builder in the country, is the company to reintroduce the number to the automotive lexicon using modern engine technology.
Based on the acclaimed ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang, this version is slightly less in content but includes 100 percent of the fun factor. The 427R horsepower package is highlighted by the intercooled ROUSHcharger* system which adds 115 horsepower and 65 lb-ft of torque to the base Ford 4.6L, 3-valve V8 powertrain system. The additional power upgrade comes via a ROUSH-engineered ECM calibration which has been specially-tuned to work in harmony with the different exhaust system used on the vehicle.
Further adding to the style and performance of the 2007 ROUSH 427R is a four-piece aerobody kit which includes a stylized front fascia, front chin spoiler, hood scoop and rear wing and ROUSH 18-inch cast chrome wheels with high-performance tires and the special 427R striping kit.
The sports-tuned suspension includes all new front struts, rear shocks, front and rear springs and sway bars and the jounce bumpers. Each component was designed for both comfort and performance by the industry-leading ROUSH automotive engineers.
Authenticating the vehicle are special ROUSH fender badges, decklid emblem, a serialized engine bay plate, and a ROUSH engine build plaque personally engraved by the technician who upgraded the car in the Livonia, Mich., facility. The ROUSH 427R is available in both coupe and convertible versions, and a complete listing of the content can be found online at www.RoushPerformance.com.
To assist customers in creating their own personalized one-of-a-kind vehicle, a variety of options are also available which include white face gauges, interior carbon fiber design dash trim kit, short throw shifter, door sill plates, and ROUSH sport leather seating.
“The new ROUSH 427R is a natural extension of our product line,” said Joe Thompson, general manager of ROUSH Performance Products. “It has more horsepower than any car we have produced in our company’s history and I expect that this will become one of the most popular vehicles that ROUSH Performance has ever offered.”
For all who appreciate art like myself, take a look at this video from Winding Road Magazine on the making of the GT500/Ford GT mural done by Camilo Pardo at the Ford product development center in Dearborn. The Mural was an idea that Winding Road Magazine had for it’s September issue and how they wanted to compare two great american icons, the GT500 Mustang and the Ford GT.
“We approached Ford with an idea to commemorate these two iconic, Detroit-designed vehicles by painting a mural on one of their buildings, which would become the cover of our next issue,” said Reilly Brennan, Winding Road editor. “Ford liked the idea and worked with us to make this project very special.”
The project was headed by Ford GT Cheif Designer and accomplished artist Camilo Pardo. To transfer a picture to such a large canvas he needed the help of a digital projecter. As he used the 15′ x 30′ canvas as his backdrop he projected the image onto so he could outline the basic shapes.
“I just outlined the shapes, almost like a Peter Max painting,” said Pardo. “I take it from reality and walk it into something very graphic like that. It’s a lot of fun, and it turns into something very cool.”
After the outline was done the canvas was transported to his detroit studio to be painted.
The finished mural was displayed outside at the Conference and Event Center (CEC) across from the Henry Ford along with being the cover of the September issue of Winding Road Magazine.
To read the full article check out TheAutoChannel.com
Here is the latest Shelby GT500 video as promised from Evolution Performance, it’s not a 10 second run but it’s pretty freaking close with an 11.06 @129mph. I think with a better launch and some powershifting it should be attainable. For those two runs in the video the Shelby GT500 was packing 563 rwhp and 562 ft. lbs of torque. I am sure they will be working on it so keep checking back for more updates to see the first Shelby GT500 in the 10’s. Below is a list of mods which they made the run with:
You are currently browsing the Ford Mustang Blog - Mustang News weblog archives for the month September, 2006.
| Great deals on Ford Mustang Headlights and Accessories with big discounts on new Mustang Body Kits. Free Shipping on all orders at AmericanMuscle.com |
