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Super Power: Ford to Add 450-hp Shelby GT500 Convertible

Super Power: Ford to Add 450-hp Shelby GT500 Convertible

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co. on Thursday formally unveiled what it describes as the most powerful factory-built Mustang convertible in history: the 2007 Shelby GT500.

Joining the Shelby hardtop that was introduced earlier this year at the New York auto show, the convertible will begin arriving in Ford showrooms next summer. The price for each is expected to start below $40,000.

Both versions of the GT500 will be marketed as part of Ford’s SVT performance portfolio — and here’s why: Under the hood is a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 that churns out more than 450 horses and is lashed to a six-speed manual gearbox.

The GT500 convertible will get a power-folding top made of premium fabric. And it eschews the fat nose-to-tail racing stripes that adorned the coupe, in favor of a more subtle stripe job on the rocker panels. Inside, the dash and door panels are rendered in black leather, with seats trimmed in red.

Otherwise, the ragtop shares most sheet metal and hardware with the hardtop, including the solid rear axle that was introduced on the 2005 Mustang.

Although the company literature doesn’t specifically refer to the GT500 as a Cobra, one of the official photos shows the familiar coiled-snake emblem embedded in the grille in place of the traditional pony.

What this means to you: High-performance will come in more flavors next year from Ford’s SVT stable.

Ford Shelby GT500 Goes Topless

Ford Shelby GT500 Goes Topless

The Ford Shelby GT500, one of the most anticipated and powerful cars coming in 2006, just got hotter with the announcement that a convertible version will join Ford’s line-up. With more than 450-horsepower on tap from its supercharged 5.4L V-8 engine, the Shelby GT500 convertible will be the most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang convertible in history.

* Most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang convertible in history
* Unique cloth top features material found on much more expensive, exotic cars
* Supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 produces over 450-horsepower
* Hits showrooms in summer 2006

Carroll Shelby, the legend behind the original Shelby Mustangs, joined the Ford SVT engineering team early in the program to put his stamp of approval on the convertible version and had nothing but praise for the effort.

“Convertibles often go against the pursuit of high-performance, but not this GT500,” said Shelby . “This GT500 convertible can go up against the best of them, and hold its own. It’s stiff, it’s fast, and I’m looking forward to cruising mine up and down the roads of Texas .”

Driving enthusiasts know all too well that the vastly increased weight and reduced structural integrity of some drop tops over their hard top derivatives sometimes force manufacturers to restrict performance capability. Often it’s a matter of a detuned engine or a softened suspension – that one must suffer for the sake of drivability or durability in convertible models.

The good news is that the same 450-plus horsepower V-8 engine powers the GT500 coupe and convertible. And with the convertible’s added weight kept to a bare minimum, fewer suspension modifications are needed, meaning the handling you experience driving the convertible will be far closer to that of the coupe than ever before.

In designing the Shelby GT500 convertible, Ford SVT engineers were able to start with the same solid chassis structure that benefits the 2005 Mustang convertible. Ford engineers designed the coupe and convertible simultaneously, yielding a convertible with twice the torsional stiffness of the previous generation.

Considering where the convertible would require the most strength and how commonality with the coupe could be integrated into the car’s basic structure, engineers added strength into both models by designing body joints and rocker panels, for instance, which help solidify the convertible without excessive bracing.

As a result, the GT500 convertible is less than 125 pounds heavier than the coupe. This enabled engineers to use the same suspension geometry, with chassis modifications limited to only slightly softer spring rates, sway bars, and damper tuning to fit the convertible’s character.

SHELBY GT500’S SUPERCHARGED 5.4-LITER DOHC V-8 PRODUCES OVER 450 HP

Just as the original Shelby GT500 was the “step up” to big-block power from the GT350, the new Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 convertible steps up to Ford’s 5.4-liter “MOD” V-8. The result? The GT500 convertible is the most powerful factory convertible Mustang ever. Its supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 evolves from SVT’s experience with supercharging the “MOD” engine to deliver more than 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque.

EXCLUSIVE CLOTH TOP IMPROVES APPEARANCE AND PERFORMANCE

The Shelby GT500 convertible features a unique cloth convertible top, replacing the vinyl top of the Mustang GT convertible. The GT500 will be only the second Mustang to feature a cloth top, first introduced on the 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra.

The cloth is similar to that used for high-end, exotic sports cars, providing an elegant visual upgrade to the GT500 convertible. In addition, the thicker fabric is not only more durable than vinyl, but creates a much tauter top resulting in a very quiet interior while driving with the top up.

For top-down driving, the Mustang’s convertible “floating” five-bow power top with z-fold construction tucks nicely into the boot, providing a more finished, tidy, top-down appearance.

The snake is back – Legendary looks with SVT function

The Shelby GT500 convertible combines the dramatic design genes of the all-new Mustang with Carroll Shelby’s legendary performance image to create an SVT Mustang that broadens the power brand’s design approach and appeal.

“The restrained, performance-oriented SVT design theme has become instantly recognizable to enthusiasts,” says Doug Gaffka, design director, Ford SVT. “The GT500 takes a huge leap forward by combining the modern Mustang muscle car with the classic Shelby performance look to expand SVT’s reach to a much bigger audience.”

While the GT500 coupe’s exterior is punctuated by the classic Shelby LeMans-style stripes that race along the car from nose to tail, the convertible will be more subtle with just the side stripes along the rocker reading “GT500”.

The Shelby design elements alone are enough to tell the GT500 story but are not the only visual cues that set this Mustang apart. The reworked front fascia features a functional air splitter and the unique hood has heat-extraction ducts, combining to provide improved airflow and aerodynamics. Revised headlamp insets offer a more aggressive look and result in symmetrical upper and lower grilles with large air openings, creating a visual connection to vintage Shelby Mustangs.

The unique rear fascia features strakes inspired by the Ford GT’s integrated rear airflow diffuser, and a rear spoiler reminiscent of a classic GT500. To mark the collaboration of two Mustang performance icons, the GT500 features Shelby and SVT badging.

Continuing the snake logo tradition of previous SVT Mustang Cobras, and late-model Shelby Mustangs, the fenders each feature an updated design of the Cobra. For the first time on any SVT Mustang, the front grille features an off-center snake in place of the standard running horse. “GT500” is emblazoned inside the side rocker stripes, and the name “ SHELBY ” is prominently featured across the rear deck. The SVT logo can be seen on the wheel center caps, a signature SVT location, as well as on the doorsill plates. To top if off, the “gas cap” medallion between the taillights reads “Shelby GT500” centered on the Cobra image.

Source: FoMoCo

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Freewheeling: New Ford Mustang can steal your heart
Texarkana Gazette, TX -

Freewheeling: New Ford Mustang can steal your heart

2006 Ford Mustang with the V-6 Pony Package. (07/08/05)

Fun, fast, affordable pony remains great car

By BILL OWNEY
Texarkana Gazette

I’ll always remember my first stolen car. And well I should. After nearly four decades of motoring, the preponderance legal, I committed my first grand theft auto this past spring.

As we do every April, a gaggle of auto writers gathered in Austin to tear about the country side in expensive vehicles and vote for the sports car of the year.

Late in the morning under a high and wide, white and blue Hill Country sky, I took a Ford Mustang GT convertible for a short spin on the designated course.

When it came time to make a left turn and drive back up the hill to the parking lot, I took a right and headed for the hills.

As I leisurely motored along, I took out my cell phone and called my wife to report my transgression, and to regale her with just how much I loved that car; how its seductive exhaust note begged one to throttle up the powerful engine, how its steering and braking response were first rate, how the top-down wind buffeting was well managed.

The parking lot that day was packed with exotic performance machines from Detroit, Japan and Germany, but I said then and believe now that dollar-for-dollar there was no beating the fun, fast and affordable Mustang.

I think I also dropped a few hints that Father’s Day was just around the corner and that this would make a perfect gift. I wound up getting a watch (which I treasure).

I eventually returned the Mustang because, well, it was lunchtime. As they always are, the Ford Motor Co. folks were gracious, seeming not to fret about their missing gem.

Over a plate of barbecue, I lobbied long and hard for the pony but lost out on that one, too. Ford’s mind-boggling, 206-mph sports car, the GT, took home the trophy.

Yes, it was a singular experience driving the GT - with its 605-hp V-10 engine - but I still think I had it right. For the price of the GT, you could buy a half-dozen Mustang convertibles (you only have to give me one - a modest price for this proferred sagacity). I think you’ll enjoy the Mustang more. It’s actually quite stressful to top 160 mph on a video store run.

This is the second full year in the run of the new Mustang, which has been one of the biggest success stories in the business. Ever since the new Mustang rolled out in early 2004 as a 2005 model, demand has outpaced supply.

For 2006, the Mustang remains basically unchanged but some interesting things are in store.

One of the nicest is the “Pony Package” for Mustang V-6 models. It includes some niceties found on upscale models: a GT-inspired suspension with larger wheels and tires, ABS and traction control, custom grille with fog lamps and Pony Emblems.

The package includes a rear spoiler, which will make for a very nice car for less than $25,000.

The Mustang GT will be available with four distinct wheel- and -tire combinations, including two all-new 18-inch wheels and tires complemented by unique suspension tuning.

Ford has yet to post 2006 prices, but look for them to stay within pennies of current ones. A base Mustang with a 210-hp V6 and five speed manual transmission will set you back around $19,000.

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Via fordracingparts.com

FORD RACING ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE PARTS PROGRAM FOR THE ALL-NEW 2005 FORD MUSTANG

Mustang is at the core of the Ford Racing Performance Parts business and has always had a high consumer demand for performance modifications.
Ford Racing has initiated a performance parts development program for the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang to be launched at the SEMA show in November.
Ford Racing’s new 5.0-liter Cammer V-8 crate engine provides the basis for a possible racing program for the new 2005 Ford Mustang.
Discovery Channel program “Extreme Mustang: Back to the Track” documents the development of racing parts for the new Mustang.
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 - The Ford Mustang, performance, and racing. All three have been synonymous since the car’s debut in 1964, and the latest version of “America’s car” will soon be the target for “hot rodders” and racers alike.

Today, Ford Racing announces a development program to expand its performance parts catalog offerings to include the new 2005 Ford Mustang. The new Mustang carries on the tradition of affordable performance and will most definitely be the target of enthusiast “tuners” and racers.

“The Mustang is at the core of Ford Racing Performance Parts’ business, from simple bolt-on upgrades all the way to complete crate engine assemblies,” said Dan Davis, director of Ford Racing Technology. “We’re very excited to see the 2005 Mustang hit the road and we’re working on having a variety of performance parts ready for all those enthusiasts out there that will drive straight from the dealership to their garage for installation.”

The Mustang represents a huge opportunity for performance parts development. The Mustang has been integral to the Ford Racing Performance Parts business, and has delivered many of the parts that are currently featured in the catalog, such as the 5.0-liter small block V-8. It has also been the impetus for continued engine development, such as the new 5.0-liter Cammer V-8 based on Ford’s MOD engine family.

Ford Racing has embarked on an aggressive development program for the 2005 Ford Mustang to evaluate all areas of the vehicle for performance upgrades. The initial target for parts will be bolt-on items that will produce more engine power as well as parts that will provide visual distinction from an “off-the-showroom” floor model.

Davis explains that during this development program, the team discovered an interesting opportunity. “As we built up a development prototype, we saw the opportunity to take Mustang to the most extreme level of modification, by turning it into a race car. So, with the help of a team of motorsports specialists from Multimatic, we began to investigate the possibility of a ‘turn-key’ racer based off the new Mustang.”

The team was on to something and another investigation was started. With a performance parts strategy for the new Mustang already in progress, there were a few other pieces of the puzzle that made timing for this project just right. The 5.0-liter Cammer V-8 crate engine already had a racing pedigree, with a Robert Yates-built race version powering the Ford Focus Daytona Prototype to a class win at the 2003 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.

As well, Ford Racing has been involved in supporting new forms of grassroots motorsports that offer good value to those interested in getting involved in racing. And, of course, the racing heritage of the Mustang is unmatched, and the 2005 model harkens back to the glory days of racing with some of the biggest names in motorsports.

The Mustang’s rich history in racing has spanned the 40-year life of the vehicle. It has been successful in all forms of racing, from drag racing to Trans Am road racing, and has especially ignited enthusiasts’ participation in entry-level forms of motorsports.

“Ford Racing’s grassroots motorsports efforts, including support of the popular USAC-sanctioned Focus Midget series, have been extremely successful in providing opportunities to go racing at a good value,” continued Davis. “The new 2005 Mustang and our 5.0-liter Cammer V-8 crate engine make a perfect combination to extend Ford’s rich sports car racing heritage.”

The new Cammer 5.0-liter V-8 is available as a crate engine through the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog. The Cammer V-8 is built from Ford’s family of modular V-8 engines; including the 4.6-liter DOHC supercharged V-8 found in the SVT Mustang Cobra. The 5.0-liter Cammer crate engine produces 420 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of torque. It features electronic fuel injection and comes with “plug-and-play” electronics, including the wiring harness and engine computer, for easy installation in a variety of projects, from race cars to hot rods.

“Our goal with the Boy Racer project would be to capitalize on our performance parts program and the Mustang’s successful history in road racing,” continued Davis. “The 5.0-liter Cammer represents the future of Ford Racing Performance Parts, and this program could help solidify the Cammer as the performance crate engine of choice.”

“The key factor in determining the future of this Mustang race program will be providing a competitive race car in a package that stresses value and durability,” Davis explained. “Other considerations include low operating cost, especially when it comes to engines, and we believe the Cammer V-8 will set a new level of expectation.”

The primary targeted racing series for the car would be showroom stock-type series, along with other grassroots and semi-professional road racing series.

The 5.0-liter Cammer V-8 crate engine is currently available from Ford Racing Performance Parts. For more information, please visit: www.fordracingparts.com

The 2005 Ford Mustang will hit dealer showrooms beginning this fall. It will be available in both V-6 and V-8 configurations. For more information, please visit: www.fordvehicles.com

* The Boy Racer is currently not available and timing is still to be determined. *

Discovery Channel’s “Extreme Mustang: Back to the Track”
The Discovery Channel joined with Ford Racing Technology to give racing and automotive enthusiasts an “inside look” at the decisions and processes that are part of a race car development program. The resulting documentary, “Extreme Mustang: Back to the Track”, gives an unprecedented look at this exciting racing program from its inception to the first track test.

The one-hour program is scheduled to air on the Discovery Channel on Tuesday, September 28th at 8pm ET/PT.

The Wait is Over! The 2005 Mustang is now available as a Body-in-White.
Ford Racing is proud to announce a 2005 Mustang Body-in-White program for grassroots racers.

Anticipation for the 2005 Mustang among enthusiasts, media and the racing public has been feverish as the all-new cars are finally arriving in dealerships across the country. From the day the redesigned Mustang was unveiled, racers have been asking when a program just for the Body-in-White would be available.

Click here for more information on this exciting new program…

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2005 Ford Mustang GT Convertible: In the Autoblog Garage Day 5
Autoblog, CA - Aug 28, 2005

It’s time to bid farewell to the 2005 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. That is quite a mouthful, we know. The Mustang as been one of the more enjoyable cars I have driven. It has a special blend of characteristics that make it unique.

Classifying the Mustang is a bit of a challenge. For one, there are very few V8 rear wheel drive sport coupes out there, even fewer convertibles, and absolutely none in this price range. Needless to say the Mustang has very few direct competitors. There are, however, a few other sport coupes that are in the same price range. Few have the character or the muscle of the Mustang, honestly. In the US automobile market, the sport coupes out there serve very different tastes. All provide performance, but there is a wide range in the flavors available.

So, the Mustang is unique to say the least. Another item that makes the Mustang a bit difficult to explain, especially to enthusiasts, is the rear suspension. The solid rear axle was a serious topic of discussion when the Mustang was first announced. In truth, there is nothing wrong with it. It works, the ride quality is very good and the rear suspension is tuned to control the axle very well.

If the fact that the Mustang is an American car, with a solid rear axle, and V8 in the front bothers you, then perhaps this isn’t the vehicle for you. It is the quintessential American sports coupe, and in convertible form it is a blast. If you look past the surface and allow yourself to be immersed in the Mustang’s brilliant character, you will find it to be as enjoyable as anything else on the road. And for less cash than you would expect. It is simply fun and a throwback to another era in American automotive history.

So, if I would change anything what would it be? For the convertible, I would just leave it alone. I would like a touch more chassis rigidity, but I tend to favor coupes anyway. For the Mustang line as a whole, I feel that Ford should offer a package that takes the handling to another level without customers having to wait for the 2007 Mustang Cobra. I would want tighter suspension, additional frame stiffening, and a quicker steering ratio. Make it an option, charge for it and enthusiasts will pick it up. Also, Ford needs to paint those mirrors. Most of the time, you ignore the fact that there are these two huge plastic mirrors hanging off your beautifully sculpted coupe. It’s the times that your hands run over the mirrors that you realize how inappropriately cheap they feel. How much does it cost to paint them? I’d pay an extra $100 to have painted mirrors, really.

Other than this, the Mustang is spot on. I am actually very sad to see it go. I found every opportunity that I could to drive this car, and it was always a willing companion. Bravo Ford for recreating the pony car. The Mustang is actually gone now, but when the driver picked it up, a tear came into my eye as I heard the V8 sing. It’s a beautiful thing. Having been a Mustang owner, I can say this car trumps it hands down. I should have waited for the 2005.

86 Mustang SVO
Mustang Monthly Magazine - Aug 30, 2005

The ‘84-’86 SVO was the most advanced Mustang of its era. Tom Leslie kicks it up a peg with his SVO restomod.

The Mustang SVO Photography: Jim Smart

By Jim Smart
The Mustang SVO is 20 years old. Hard to believe, right? Even harder for some of us to remember. But I remember. I was brand new to automotive journalism as this magazine’s third editor. One of my first duties was to testdrive the new high-tech ‘84 Mustang SVO. I took it for a spin to Miami, about 250 miles away, for a photo shoot on the Gold Coast.

The ‘84 SVO was the most exotic Mustang you could buy at the time. The package included an intercooled and turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder engine, a five-speed transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, Quadra-Shock traction control, forged 16-inch wheels, high-back leather bucket seats with adjustable side bolsters and an inflatable lumbar support, driving lamps in the unique front fascia, SVO-specific taillights, and a dual-wing rear spoiler. It was an exciting car and great fun to drive.

The ‘84-’86 Mustang SVO was the right car at the wrong time. It handled like it was on rails. And when you leaned on the throttle and exercised patience, it came on strong, delivering a good balance of torque and great handling. Trouble was, drivers in the ’80s were short on patience. They wanted power quickly, so they ordered Mustang GTs and LXs with the 5.0L H.O. instead of the SVO. By the end of the ‘86 model year, the Mustang SVO faded into corporate oblivion.

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Get the DRIFT: Going Sideways is BIG

Drifting is a whole new breed of motor sports in America, jumping over from illegal Japanese street races, where it garnered international media attention for its eccentric mix of ballet and autocross.

“It was an underground thing,” says Geoff Gabriel of JDM Theory, a distributor of exclusive Japanese car parts and an event organizer. “It used to be more for cult practice, late-night rituals in the mountain roads.

Drifting has been mainstream in Japan for about a decade, explained Gabriel. “They started making movies and anime about it. Now, in the United States, because so many people are interested in Drifting, there’s a real movement to shift it from parking lots to the race track.”

Although Japan’s Keiichi “Drift King” Tsuchiya is accredited for writing the official Bible of Drifting, the four-wheel drift has been around ever since Italian driver Tazio Nuvolari coasted through tight turns in the 1930s.

Tsuchiya popularized Drifting in the 1980s with his Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno during non-drifting events and illegal street races in the mountain passes of Japan. Today, Tsuchiya is one of the founders, an official judge of the D-1 Grand Prix, as well as a TV host and editorial director of the Drifting Anime “Initial D.”

“I did not drift because it is a quicker way around a corner,” begins a famous Tsuchiya quote, “but it is the most exciting way.”

Exciting, yes, but also risky

Any driver who’s ever hit black ice will tell you that driving sideways is no joke. Drivers who race in Drifting events over-steer their custom performance cars through a straight, while locking down their wheels, coasting through turns on smoking tires. Tandem or parallel drifting requires two cars to drift side-by-side per round.

Control always wins over speed. So rear-wheel drive and modified suspension (like the Mazda RX-7 and Nissan 180SX) are essential to maintain drift for an extended period of time. These days, fans will be surprised to see Ford’s heavy white 2005 Mustang GT piloted by a kid who never even went to driving school!

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A 90 Mustang LX That Carves Corners and Wins on the Strip
Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords Magazine -

By Steve Baur
Photography: Evan Smith

Steve and Cindy Lubbert of Bloomington, Illinois, are no strangers to Mustangs. They have owned some of the finest ponies to ever come out of the Ford stable, such as a ‘69 Mach 1, a ‘69 Boss 302, a ‘69 Shelby GT500 and a ‘69 Boss 429, which they still own today. Steve, Cindy and their son, James, all got an itch to go racing and rather than abuse the rather precious Boss 429, they opted to build another car from the ground up.
The Fox Mustang platform was chosen because of its vast aftermarket parts resources. Steve, an architect by day, had restored all of the Lubbert Mustangs so far, and procured a ‘90 four-cylinder Mustang LX. The motor was shot, but the body was rust free and they had no plans of using the 2.3 for anything more than a boat anchor anyway.

A Mustang GT parts car was also purchased to supply the needed wiring harnesses, fuel system and electrical components. The pony also donated its ground effects, and Steve performed the bodywork and painted the car himself using Valspar polyurethane basecoat/clearcoat in Ford’s Vermillion Red and Smoke Metallic Silver.

Powering this pony is an owner-built 306 small-block that runs Trick Flow aluminum heads and intake manifold. An Anderson Ford Motorsport (AFM) N4 camshaft (222/230 duration, .512/.512 lift) actuates the 2.02/1.60 valve arrangement and a C&L 80mm MAF and BBK 70mm throttle body work with an AFM 4-inch Power Pipe to get the air and fuel in, while BBK 1 5/8-inch shorty headers and X-pipe dump the exhaust into a MAC catback.

5 Concept Sports Cars
AskMen - Aug 26, 2005 In just five months, the quick-working team did just that, showing off their Ford Cobra to the world at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in

1- Ford Cobra

The same group of engineers and designers that created the Ford GT was assigned to a fun experiment, dictated by executives at the American company: come up with an edgy concept roadster, with both modern and retro touches. In just five months, the quick-working team did just that, showing off their Ford Cobra to the world at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, in January 2004.

The Cobra boasts both the sleek exterior and muscle under the hood that one would expect from Ford. The engine is a 6.4-litre V10 and, most impressively, is able to produce 605 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque. Unlike other concept cars, which are mostly attractive shells that can barely be driven off the lot, the two-seater Cobra is already capable of reaching 100 mph. Controlling this power is a six-speed manual transmission topped by a cool billet shifter.

Despite all this power, however, it’s the body that’s getting all the attention. The rounded headlights and hood, and short rear harkens back to Ford’s old days, while the silver paint job and chrome rims represent a modern look. Designers did not only focus on the Cobra’s outside, either. The interior features carbon-fiber sports seats, a clean, simple console and a Formula One-inspired steering wheel.

Ford is hoping the Cobra will attract both nostalgic drivers who enjoyed the old GT models and new, young professionals looking for Dodge Viper-like performance and a new look. If the demand is there, it is reported that Ford will actually mass-produce the Cobra and put it in showrooms in the next five years.

Distinguishing Feature: The Cobra has no rearview mirrors; instead the driver uses small cameras mounted in the interior and a display screen on the interior mirror to check blind spots. This proves to be a very convenient and interesting change.

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BFGoodrich and Chip Foose Heat the Streets with Custom Mustang
GotMustang - Chip Foose teamed up with BFGoodrich® Tires and Unique Performance to build a one-of-a-kind 2005 Ford Mustang GT! This one-off, custom version of Ford’s latest creation is a car designed with style, handing, power and exclusivity. It’s the most desirable street-legal Mustang anywhere. Don’t wait - put yourself in the driver’s seat today!

Custom features:

Custom design by Chip Foose.
Show car-quality paint job using Hot Hues by DuPont materials.
Custom interior, including sport seats and door inserts, in black-and-cinnamon leather combination specified by Chip Foose to complement the car’s custom paint job.
4.6-liter V-8 engine, equipped with a Vortech V-2 SQ S-Trim High-Output Supercharger System, fuel system upgrades including high-flow replacement injectors and replacement high-flow pump, Diablosport Predator tuning software, charge cooler, supercharger oil feed and drain and compressor bypass valve. The power plant is targeted to develop 462 horsepower - that’s 50% more power than a stock 2005 Mustang GT - yet the car is street legal in all 50 states.
The World’s Hottest Mustang will roll on dubs: 20-inch g-Force T/A® KDW ultra high performance tires from BFGoodrich, makers of The World’s Hottest Street Tires™.
Chip Foose-designed 20-inch custom aluminum wheels. (Original equipment wheels are 17-inch.)
BMR Fabrication, including heavy duty boxed subframe connectors, floorpan tunnel brace, adjustable rear upper control arm and A-arm support bar.
Steeda front and rear coil springs, front and rear anti-sway bars. Billet rear trailing arms, strut tower brace and Tri-ax short shifter.
Baer Brakes special 6-piston front brakes with Eradispeed cross drilled rotors.
JBA high flow catback exhaust with mufflers and shorty headers (retains stock h-pipe)
Custom audio entertainment system featuring Kenwood DDX, FM/AM/DVD Touchscreen, Kenwood Navigation, JL Audio 6 Channel 450 Watt Amplifier, JL Audio 400×1 Amplifier, two JL XR 5×7 Coaxial Speakers, two JL 8inch Subwoofers and two JL 5×1/4 Speakers w/Tweeters.