A member over at themustangsource.com forums posted up a few photos of a pre-production 2009 California Special GT/CS with the Glass Roof option and new White stripe option. The Glass Roof looks pretty sweet and the white stripe really stands out unlike the black one previously put on all 2007-08 GT/CS models. Word from the forum is that a Ford employee who lives in the house drove the car home.
Saleen is having a garage sale so to speak by offering for the first time their high performance 5.0-liter 302 cubic inch powerplant as a crate engine for sale through its Speedlab Aftermarket Division. Crate engine packages will range from 390hp (normally-aspirated 302 engines) to 580hp (supercharged 302 engines). Variations of the 302 cubic inch crate motor are currently found in the Parnelli Jones Edition, Heritage Series, and the new 25th Anniversary Sterling Edition. The 5.0-Liter motor will be available in short or longblock configurations to satisfy all types of engine builders and power enthusiasts.
For more check out the press release from Saleen after the jump…
When you have no technical knowledge about your Mustang and you think you do your really asking for trouble especially if someone has a camera in your face. One lucky V6 Mustang owner has found out the hard way as he goes off telling the camera man his modifications which don’t make any sense at all. He than proceeds to tell the cameraman he will be adding twin turbos and a supercharger in 4-5 months for a trifecta of power adders. I have to give props to the cameraman as he has some sweet comments. This is some funny stuff, check out the video above.
Whoever thought an Aston Martin Vanquish V12 engine would ever make it’s way into an S197 Mustang, well it did and the end result is one badass Mustang. The photos of this car were floating around months ago when the build was going on and even then I never expected what you see in the video. The exterior of the car sports a GT500 front end, a Saleen rear, custom wheels and a nice shade of blue paint. The interior is all custom with modified gauges, dvd navigation and blue/black racing seats. Check out the video above to see all the good stuff.
Man builds 1967 Mustang out of Legos complete with real suspension, shaker hood, doors and a model V8 engine. The Lego creation also features working gears and a removable body. If you look at it long enough you can tell it’s a Mustang. Check out the photos below and the video above.
We have known for a little over a month now Ford is extending production of the Bullitt into the 2009 model year. Those details came out when Ford released the 2009 Mustang Order guides back in March showing a Bullitt model was available for order but there was no mention of how many 2009 Bullitts would be produced. Those details emerged last Friday via Dan Jarvis of FoMoCo who spoke with IMBOC.com and he confirmed Ford will not produce more than the previously stated 7,700 units which means there will only be about 2,100 units built for 2009.
“We absolutely will honor our original statement about building 7,700 Bullitts. We will not build BULLITT beyond the 7700 announced.” Dan stated in email with IMBOC, “We built about 5,600 for the 2008 model year, and the rest will be 2009s.” Continue reading ‘Ford Confirms 2009 Bullitt Production Details’
This is definately one vehicle I thought I would never see in my lifetime, a true zero emmisions Ford Mustang with 0-60 mph times under 4 seconds. Well this past weekend in San Diego at the 34th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach’s “Green Power Prix-View” both the Tjaarda EVX Mustang and HST’s Shelby Cobra made thier debut. HST International and Tjaarda Design have partnered to bring you two zero emmisions electric vehicles that feature 300-horsepower electric motors using lithium iron phosphate battery packs developed by K2 Energy Solutions.
According to HST the Tjaarda EVX Mustang is designed to be a daily driven Mustang that will race from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 120 mph. Range for the Mustang is 110 miles with an estimated operating cost per mile to be 3 cents, definately alot cheaper then $3 gas. Price for the EVX Mustang starts at $80,000. Continue reading ‘Zero-Emmissions Electric Tjaarda EVX Mustang & HST Shelby Cobra Debut’
On the same day the Ford Mustang turns 44, Ford Racing has launched an all-new web-based initiative, www.FordPerformance.com, that puts a face and a place on Ford Motor Company’s connection to enthusiast clubs and the performance aftermarket. The Ford Performance Group is centered on a web portal that helps facilitate a more interactive relationship between Ford and its past, present and future performance customers.
“We recognize the important role that Ford loyalists play in raising consumer awareness of Ford Motor Company,” noted Jamie Allison, Manager, Ford Racing Performance Group, “and performance enthusiasts tend to be the most passionate, active and influential customers of all. This new web-based asset allows us to consolidate our communications with them under one virtual roof. It will also enhance our all-important relationships with Ford-based clubs, coordinate our contact with Ford-centered events and help showcase the exciting new performance offerings from Ford – all in one place. Continue reading ‘Ford Launches FordPerformance.com To Connect With Enthusiasts’
Today is the Ford Mustang’s 44th Birthday. Back on April 17, 1964 Ford Dealerships around the country started selling the Mustang to a frenzy of buyers. The day before Ford ran simultaneous commercials at 9:30pm on all three major TV networks, ABC, NBC, and CBS. Then on April 17, 1964 thousands of people decended on dealerships around the country to be the first to own a Mustang. On the first day Ford sold 22,000 Mustangs. By the end of 1964 Ford had sold 263,434, and by the first anniversary, April 17, 1965 Ford sold 418,812 Mustangs. The rest is history, Happy Birthday Ford Mustang.
There is definately a buzz in the air today with the news about the 5.0L V8 motor returning for the 2010 Mustang. According to Stuff.co.nz who interviewed Bill Osborne, President of Ford Austrailia, he confirmed a new 5.0L V8 is being developed and built in North America for the Ford Mustang. Osbourne also goes on to say that said engine is a possible candidate for the new Falcon being produced in Austrailia.
Sounds like he spilled the beans on the possible return of the 5.0 liter V8 motor to the Mustang in either the Mustang GT or some kind of limited edition Boss or Mach 1. What would the 2010 Shelby GT500 be, a supercharged 5.0L V8, we can only dream. Stay tuned for more news.
