Thursday, March 19, 2009

Mustangs, Mustangs, Mustangs!

Check out the latest from the "Cat in the Hat". Jack Roush's gang has released pics of the 2010 Roush 427R Mustang. Looks pretty good...





Here are the specs from the Roush website:



The ROUSH 2010 427R™ Mustang will be the first in the lineup of new ROUSH® 2010 Mustangs to have a ROUSHcharger® installed which boosts the horsepower to 435 and offers 400 lb.-ft. of torque. This is the first time that ROUSH has been able to offer a supercharged vehicle at the launch of a new body style.

Under the hood customers will see many differences in the ROUSH 2010 427R Mustang compared to previous years. One of the biggest changes is that the long air induction tube that wrapped around the engine was eliminated making a much cleaner appearance under the hood. The intercooler reservoir has more than twice the volume of previous generations, and the intercooler itself is a single core cross-flow radiator which means more efficient cooling. It is substantially larger than on prior model years, and is now raised higher off the ground which should offer much less potential for road debris damage. Even the hoses on the ROUSH 2010 427R have seen an upgrade; they are all now 100 percent molded rubber with abrasion resistance and have imprinted markings for things like the clamp locations. This makes for even more of a true OEM appearance under the hood, and ROUSH has taken this factory appearance to the degree of matching the Ford grain on the OEM radiator reservoir and duplicated it on the one used by the intercooler. Although much of the 4.6L, 3V powertrain components are a carryover from that used on the 2005-2009 ROUSH Mustangs, customers will notice much more refinement and OEM-level quality materials and appearance on the new ROUSHcharged™ engines. This new 427R™ is be covered by a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty...

...This package also includes an all-new suspension package to greatly enhance the handling of the vehicle and turn that daily commute into a slalom course. The ROUSH chassis engineering team has driven tens of thousands of miles on the streets and tracks to create the best blend of comfort and handling, and claim that this is the best suspension package they have come up with yet for the Mustang. A ROUSH wheel hop reduction kit will be included with all vehicles that have the upgraded ROUSH suspension package installed at the factory


You can get all of that for around $43K.

To downside for me is that even though the car looks really good (better than mine, I think) and it produces more power, it still doesn't have IRS and it's heavier than my '03 SVT. If I didn't have a 'Stang already, I'd definately think about one of these. It's compairable to the Shelby ones and you aren't paying out the wazoo for the Shelby name. Pretty cool car.

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

The 2010 Mustang


If you like Mustangs it is pretty sweet...

Check the website HERE

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Monday, November 10, 2008

American as Mustang

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Only in your Dreams

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You Boys Like Mexico?



What movie is the title of this post from? Believe it or not it has something to do with this advertisement.

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Monday, October 20, 2008

Father's Day



Nice Mustang video...but really, can't the Brits learn to lay rubber or drive a car more than 40 miles an hour?

H/T ROFASIX

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Still Doesn't Beat Steve McQueen



This ad for Ford doesn't beat the "Field of Dreams" Steve McQueen Mustang ad, but it is pretty good.

H/T Last of the Few

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Thursday, November 08, 2007

#1 With A Bullitt


Being the owner and sometimes driver of a Mustang, I find this news to be REALLY cool...

The 2008 Mustang Bullitt embodies the true spirit of the 1968 movie car,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “Like the original Bullitt, this car dials the driving dynamics up a notch for Mustang enthusiasts who love the performance, handling and the sweet sound of Ford power that only Mustang can deliver.”

The 2008 Bullitt arrives in dealers early next year, with a starting MSRP of $31,075 (including destination and delivery) and limited production of 7,700 units for the U.S. and Canada.

The launch of the limited edition 2008 Mustang Bullitt coincides with the 40th anniversary of the release of the Warner pos. Pictures film that gave the original car its name. In the movie, legendary actor Steve McQueen drove a Dark Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT that gained cult status among Mustang enthusiasts, thanks to a seven-minute scene that film and car buffs believe defined the modern movie car chase.




Speaking of Steve McQueen, this commercial is the coolest evah.

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