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Petty’s Garage Ford Mustang GT to be Auctioned with Proceeds Going to Veterans

Petty’s Garage Ford Mustang GT Side View 2015 Ford Mustang GT Lot S148.1 has an unmistakable exterior and if you are a real muscle car fan, then you should probably know that this amazing vehicle has been Petty’s Garage-built. With lot number S148.1, the 2015 Ford Mustang GT has received some characteristics modifications to its exterior and interior and got even more horsepower.

But really cool about this car is that you can actually own it. Yes! This pretty Mustang is going to be auctioned at Mecum Auction this September 16-19. The car, of course has been donated by Richard Petty and Richard Petty Motorsports, and 100% of the gathered proceed from its sale will directly benefit the organization of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Who is Richard Petty?

Petty’s Garage Ford Mustang GT and Richard Petty

Named, “The King”, he is a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and an American icon. Of course, he is the owner of Petty’s Garage and co-owner of Richard Petty Motorsports. He will be at the Mecum auction on September 19 to represent the car during its sale and support the PVA.

What’s So Special About This 2015 Ford Mustang GT Lot S148.1?

First of all, it has one-off exterior. With its unmistakable Petty Blue paint job and sleek design, it has been specially built for this particular auction. Inside, the upholstery was changed with real black leather that was contrasted via blue stitching. This also mimics the exterior design, doesn’t it?

Petty’s Garage Ford Mustang GT Interior

What is more, the performance upgrades included in it offer more than 600 base horsepower! There are no details revealed about how did he and his technicians achieve this result, but we are pretty much concordant with what Petty says.

PVA

Paralyzed Veterans of America is a congressionally chartered veterans service organization, which through its almost 70 years of expertise has helped those of its members with special needs, including veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

In other words, this car is truly special and it will be a huge benefit not only for its future owner, but for many veterans that really need support and appreciation! Richard Petty Motorsport and Richard Petty have been supporters of the efforts of the PVA and in this way they have helped nation’s veterans following catastrophic injury. Respect!

Source: Richard Petty Motorsports

September 2, 2015

OXIGIN Ford F100 Show Car is Hell of a Truck! And Here is Why

OXIGIN Ford F100 Show Car Front and Side View OXIGIN Ford F100 Show Car is one of the rarest examples of truly unique vehicle! With its strange looks, almost 60 years of history and unique tuning equipment, this truck immediately stands out. And we are sure no one can argue with that, right? Well, we must also admit that OXIGIN team has done a very good job by choosing it as its ambassador show car. Who doesn’t want to look up closely this one-off F100!

Exterior Rust

As a basis the tuning experts have chosen the F100. This is an American Ford Panel Truck from 1956 that has a lot of history to tell. This is visible through the body of this post-war truck, which features extremely rusty exterior. Of course, this effect was done on purpose with the single aim to catch the attention of everyone.

The next thing that grabs the eye is company’s logo which is finished in orange flames and was emblazoned on the sides of the truck, creating a contrasting glossy orange effect. The same technique was applied to the door mirrors for more harmonious appearance.

Wheels & Rims

OXIGIN Ford F100 Show Car Rear View

When it comes to alloys OXIGIN brand is one to trust. Here, the F100 truck was fitted with OX18 concave-wheels finished in Black Full Polish. They come in 9×21-inch ET18 and 11.5×21-inch ET32 sizes front and rear respectively and are coupled with 245/35ZR21 and 325/25ZR21 Pirelli P Zero rubbers.

But the unique posture of the truck was achieved via lowered suspension and 50 and 60 mm spacers. They literally push the wheels right to the edges of the big arches, giving the Ford F100 one-off presence.

Louder Soundtrack for the Engine

Under the hood there is a 4.2 litre V8 motor, which has been improved… a little bit. Edelbrock carburetor was added to enhance the sound of the engine. This carburetor breathes through a sports air filter and a custom exhaust, making everyone know that OXIGIN’s F100 is in the vicinity.

What’s Inside?

OXIGIN Ford F100 Show Car Inside the Cargo Area

But the good things about this Ford do not end here! If you open its rear doors and take a look inside, then you will see something unexpected. Almost like a room, the cargo space was given a wooden panelled floor, a large flat screen monitor which displays company’s latest video clips and e examples of some colorful OXIGIN wheel designs fixed to the walls and floor. In other words the cargo space has become a media centre.

OXIGIN Ford F100 Show Car is a rare example of how a show car can represents a one-off mix between past and present. Great job tuners!

Source: OXIGIN Leichtmetallräder

August 27, 2015

Ford F-150 Raptor Has Already Proven Itself in Series of Tests

We have told you a lot about the Ford F-150 truck. We have told you about its versatility, power, flexibility and numerous more. And now America’s number one truck has even more to demonstrate.

Ford Performance engineers are now testing prototypes of the latest F-150 Raptor, which is the toughest, smartest and most flexible Raptor created up to date. The vehicle can conquer even tougher hills, can go through ruts and bumps and in general can achieve much more than the previous model. The early prototype model combines parts from the 2017 Raptor and the 2015 F-150 and is climbing two track trails in Northern Michigan, where actually the team is testing the truck and its behavior on the road and off the road.

2017 F-150 Raptor now comes with better ground clearance and is geared with the 3.0-inch FOX Racing Shox with custom internal bypass system. The suspension system also had its attention and now it also offers some improvements, mainly on stability and control. And the redesigned All-Wheel-Drive system further improves Raptor’s trail performance. The vehicle’s transfer case combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on-demand all-wheel drive with drurable mechanical-locking four-wheel drive system.

And the best news is that the time you can test the vehicle by yourself is not that far ahead: it comes in Fall of 2016.

Source: Ford

August 21, 2015

ROUSH Performance Proudly Introduces ROUSH F-150

ROUSH F-150 Front View 2015 ROUSH F-150 has just been introduced, but if you follow us on Facebook you should already know that. Now, here is a detailed review on what this Ford F-150 based vehicle features and don’t miss also the pricing featured at the very end of the text. High-quality pictures are at your disposal for downloading, too.

The aggressiveness of this ROUSH Performance F-150 is a result of various upgrades on the aluminum-bodied F-150 truck. The tuner has added a host of components, graphics and an in-house made side-exit exhaust system. There are also some cool features throughout the interior.

Exterior

ROUSH F-150 Side View

The aggressive appearance of the Ford F-150 was taken to the next level. An abundant array of body features has been added for this purpose. These include new front grille and fender flares with clearance lightning, cover for the front bumper and a square “R” hitch cover.

To make everything knowable, ROUSH added license plate and frame. Contributing to the aggressive stance is the side-exit exhaust system, which has been also added to provide a deep rumble.

The tuning company has teamed up with FOX to give this Ford a 2.0 Performance Series suspension system featuring coilovers and shocks with boots. ROUSH 20-inch wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompson Baja ATZP3 305/55 rubber adorn all four corners.

In terms of graphics, the specialists were thinking abundantly. The graphic package includes hood graphic, windshield banner, side rocker heritage graphics and a tailgate graphic. As an option there is also an off-road-themed graphic.

Interior

ROUSH F-150 Rear View

Not that many changes have been included to the interior. The components here are molded front and rear floor liners from WeatherTech. They keep the carpets clean. In addition, the serialized ROUSH console badge is what testifies F-150’s ROUSH bloodlines.

2015 ROUSH F-150 has a starting price of $10,600USD. This number is only for the tuning package.

Source: ROUSH Performance

August 20, 2015

Ford’s Performance Mountune Kit Gets More Out of Focus ST

2015 Ford Focus ST with Ford Performance Mountune Kit Rear and Side View 2015 Ford Focus ST has been made better thanks to the addition of Ford Performance Mountune Kit. It adds more horses and torque to the already potent 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood of the sporty Focus ST. The Mountune kit will definitely satisfy car’s customers, because it will get more performance out of their vehicle.

What is even better is that the after the tuning, car is entirely street-legal in all 50 states. Called MP275, this amazing performance upgrade is capable of giving Focus ST nearly 300 lb.-ft. (407 Nm) of torque with 93-octane fuel.

A Bonus of 23 HP and 35 Nm

2015 Ford Focus ST with Ford Performance Mountune Kit Side View

Precisely, the unchanged drivetrain generates 252 horsepower and 372 Nm of torque. After the installation of the performance kit, the car is capable of showing no less than 275 horsepower (202 kW) and 407 Nm (296 lb-ft) of optimum torque.

How this improvement has been achieved? At the heart of the matters is the performance ECU calibrated to deliver a more aggressive engine mapping program. This also includes quicker throttle response.

MP275 Will Give You More

Performance Mountune Kit

MP275 upgrade kit includes mountune induction kit, mountune high-flow intercooler and mountune mTune handset. As an available option there is also a mountune air filter end cap, which can be added to the high-flow air filter in order to control the sound and provide air filter protection in difficult weather conditions.

This is a nice performance tuning to think about, isn’t it?

Source: Ford

August 18, 2015

2015 Galpin Speedster: Could this Rocket Fly to the Moon?

2015 Galping Rocket Speedster Mustang 2015 Rocket Speedster Concept was today unveiled at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker demonstrated the convertible carbon fiber-bodied Mustang, which is intended for low-volume production.

The Rocket edition underwent through a special transformation which results on converting the four-speed vehicle into a two-seat speedster. And along with the elegant visuals the revised Mustang comes also and with some stunning power. the Concept can produce a total of 725-hp via the V8 engine. It is also geared with a special engine and brake cooling system.

Furthermore, the vehicle, constructed by GFMI Metalcrafters, Inc. offers and numerous aerodynamic elements and special engineering solutions for optimal efficiency and aerodynamic features. For example, there are two additional air scoops, mounted on the rear fenders and special oversized 15-inch Brembo Gran Turismo high performance brakes.

As you can see, the vehicle has some influences from the ’60s era, but it also contains some modern additions. For example, the carbon fiber elements and the modern cooling system. The Concept’s exterior comes with a sweet deep metallic finish and demonstrates some aggressive and massive stance. As you might know, the original design was first unveiled bacin in 2014 at the Los Angeles Auto Show and since then it has been receiving some nice positive feedback both from media and vehicle fans. And just four and a half months later, the first production model was proudly unveiled at the 2015 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

But there is and another good news for buyers. The vehicle can be purchased directly from Galpin Ford or through one of several hand-picked dealers across the country.

Source: Galpin

August 17, 2015

The Truth About Trucks And The Truth About Ford F-150

2015 Ford F-150, as we told you numerous times, is America’s toughest, smartest and safest Ford F-150 ever created. And now the latest family member earned Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick for its SuperCrew models. Furthermore, the vehicle is the only one full-size, light-duty truck to earn government’s highest 5-star rating for the driver and passenger for crash tests and cab configurations. Here we talk about Super Crew, SuperCab and Regular Cab.

The high stats of the latest F-150 are possible, because of the 700-pound weight losses and the high-strength steel in the frame, military-grade aluminum alloy in the body and of course, the work of the experienced engineers and craftsmen.

In fact, there is a team of veterans and experienced researchers, who worked to optimize the vehicle weight, but also to maintain that high level of durability, capability and flexibility. This team managed to create 31 safety-related innovations, which, some of them are restyled structures, revised material connections and numerous supercomputer simulation tests. Furthermore, the team also crafted the vehicle in such a way, that it offers and simplified, but yet efficient repairs. That’s how you build a super-versatile truck.

In fact, Ford brand made its all tests and researches in real-world accidents and not in some sort of stunts and imaginary action-movie situations. That’s also one of the ideas, that the crew had in order to create a really safe truck.

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Source: Ford

August 4, 2015

Bentley, Infiniti, Lexus, Ford: What Did You Miss? This Week’s Summary

Morgan ARP 4 Limited Edition

Beauty, style and passion. These the three main words, that describe Morgan’s latest masterpiece. The vehicle is capable of conquering both tracks and roads, while offering some superior comfort, highest levels of luxury and numerous more interesting features. To see more about the vehicle, click here: Morgan ARP 4 Limited Edition And the Fairytale of Luxury and Style

Bentley “Blue Train” Limited Edition

The legendary vehicle with legendary story will now be offered in special limited series in order to mark the 85th anniversary of the legendary race, from where the vehicle received its nickname. Furthermore, the original “Blue Train” vehicle won some prestigious awards in prestigious concours. The Limited Edition now offers wonderful features, some slight design changes and is ready to demonstrate what stylish and smooth ride feels like. To check out Bentley’s legendary story check out this link: Bentley “Blue Train” Will Come With Limited Edition

Infiniti Q30 Premium Active Compact and the comparison with the 2013 Concept

Infiniti surely has made some of the best vehicles in the respective class, recently. The luxury hatchback comes with style, elegance, flexibility and exclusive features. So, along with the numerous features, we all wonder if the vehicle really can stand a chance against 2013 Infiniti Q30 Concept. If you also wonder, check out what we think about it: Is Infiniti Q30 Premium Active Compact better than 2013 Infiniti Q30 Concept?

Lexus RC F V8 Coupe and the human heartbeat

As more and more brands try to mix technology with nature, the guys at the Infiniti camp demonstrated something interesting: they managed to incorporate such a technology in a certain vehicle, that it demonstrates person’s heartbeat in the bodywork. How cool is that? And along with the interesting idea, the vehicle offers some exclusive features, bold design and high doses of adrenaline. See more here: Lexus RC F V8 coupe which displays human’s heartbeat!

Ford and the awards for F-150

F-150 is definitely one of Ford’s most successful models. And the brand doesn’t think of stopping further upgrades. Just the opposite. 2016 Ford F-150 receives numerous upgrades and tunings, including some aerodynamic upgrades, parking assists and many more. In fact, the vehicle does its work so well, that Ford managed to get numerous prizes for it. Check out what is going on here: Ford Earned Three Award Prizez at the 2015 APEAL Event

July 24, 2015

Ford Earned Three Award Prizez at the 2015 APEAL Event

Ford APEAL J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automobile Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study has shown some interesting result in this year’s event. As you know, when it comes to beloved vehicles, there are three Ford models, that stood out from the crowd and were enough distinctive for the 2015 APEAL event. The three Ford award recipients indeed are: C-MAX, Expedition and the F-150.

We have told you a lot about the 2015 Ford F-150. It is by far the toughest, smartest and most reliable F-150 model. And with all the additions and upgrades, that include aerodynamic changes, and the special systems for improved parking maneuvers and with the recently released Limited Edition, this is truly America’s favorite truck. And at the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. APEAL event, the F-150 ranked highest in the Large SUV category, while the C-MAX received the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle Award.

Ford APEAL

Furthermore, according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automobile Performance, Execution and Layout study, 2015 is the 20th year, that marks industry changes for the modern appearance of vehicles and how the driving experience have changed over the course of two decades. Now owners can evaluate their vehicle across 77 attributes, which combine in a special way to create the final and overall APEAL Index score. In fact, the scale is a 1000-point one. It should be tough to go to the first place, no doubt.

Ford APEAL

With its three segment awards, Ford brand scored a total of 798, which is with 9 points more, that the last year’s event. It looks like For slowly, but confidently headed to the 1000-point limit.

Source: Ford

July 23, 2015

Meet the New Temptation for All Truck-lovers: Ford F-150 Limited

2016 Ford F-150 Limited Front It will not come as a surprise if we say that the New Ford F-150 Limited answers the expectations of all truck-lovers. Their demands and needs for a powerful-looking and powerful-being truck has been acknowledged by the American automaker and now there is this final piece of majesty and art. The new top-of-the-line Ford adds up tougher, rougher and other “er” characters to the F-150 model lineup, thus building a proper image of what a high-end truck should look like.

The 2016 F-150 Limited stuns with an advanced and more fuel-efficient 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6. The engine breathes out 365 HP and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. It has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. Additionally, the powertrain is matched with an electronic six-speed automatic transmission that offers tow/haul and sport modes featuring SelectShift® with progressive range select. On top of this, all four-wheel-drive models are fitted with two-speed automatic four-wheel drive that automatically changes between two-wheel and four-wheel drive. The shift depends on the driving surface traction conditions of course.

In terms of the outside look of the F-150 Limited, it has undergone some refinements which include impressive 22-inch polished aluminum wheels, raised dimensional LIMITED lettering on the hood, one-of-a-kind grille and satin-finished chrome badge on the tailgate. What is more, there are body-color end caps featuring on the chrome front bumper. Other tweaks which accentuate the exterior are represented by the satin-chrome door handles and chrome exhaust tip. Customers can choose from several colors – Shadow Black, Magnetic, Blue Jeans and White Platinum Metallic tri-coat.

The interior is equipped with cooled black and Mojave leather front seats that have Limited badging and showcase splendid design. A 10-way power adjustment and exclusive multicontour massaging are included as well. Passengers can enjoy heated rear seats and SYNC® 3 with AppLink™. Furthermore, Ford F-150 Limited is characterized by capacitive touch screan, a Sony® 10-speaker sound system with HD Radio™, subwoofer and single CD player with a five-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link to complete the package.

2016 Ford F-150 Limited will be available for purchase this winter.

2016 Ford F-150 Limited Standard Features Comparison

Standard high-end features	2016 Ford F-150 Limited	2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country	2016 Ram 1500 Limited
Leather	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome	Yes	Yes	Yes
High-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body	Yes	No	No
Advanced gasoline turbo direct-injection engine	Yes	No	No
Quad-beam LED headlamps	Yes	No	No
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No
Multicontour massaging seats	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera system	Yes	No	No
LED side-mirror spotlight	Yes	No	No
Remote tailgate release	Yes	No	No

Source: Ford

July 21, 2015

Loder1899 Ford Mustang Result of 50 Years Long Relationship

Loder1899 Ford Mustang Side View Loder1899 Ford Mustang is here to show how good things don’t need a lot to become even better. Unlike Kahn’s Land Rover Defender, the pony car received only minor modifications. In fact, there is a lot of work currently going on this project, but I will discuss this a little bit later. Now, take a look at the pictures below and find out what has happened to this beautiful Mustang. Then come back and check out what the experts have done.

Mustang and Loder1899 Through the Years

Before speaking about the customization, I must tell you that Loder1899 and Ford Mustang have a long-time relationship. Everything starts back in 1964 with the launch of the famous muscle car. At the same time Josef Loder (you can figure out who is by the surname) received approval for a Ford dealership near Munich, Germany.

And after more than 50 years it still exists, meaning that both companies are closely connected and dedicated to distributing the unique pony car throughout the Old Continent. Working with the same enthusiasm with new Mustangs, the tuners at Loder1899 can show some expertise than we can be envious of.

Simple Changes Make the Best Impression

Currently, the changes on this Mustang are very simple, comprising by new wheels and tires only. The alloys can be ordered in various color combinations ranging from 20- up to 22-inch.

More importantly, there is still work to be done here. The engineers are working at the moment on new sport exhaust systems for this muscle champion. In addition, they are also preparing some performance enhancements as well as chassis modifications. So we are really eager to see what the end result will look like.

Stay with us because more news about this exclusive project is coming soon.

Source: Loder1899

July 17, 2015

2015 Ford F-150 Comes With Improved Air Flow Technology

2015 Ford F-150 is definitely one of our favorite light-duty trucks. And now it comes with even more upgrades, especially made to bring even more aerodynamic features. Ford incorporated a special air curtain technology, which first was shown with the latest Ford Mustang. The technology itself allows air to flow through a special vent underneath the headlamps and go out around the wheels. This will help some smoother air movement and will improve the driving experience. Or at least it is expected to do it.

2015 Forf F-150 and the air affair

And by incorporating such a technology system into the F-150, Ford engineers managed to reduce the drag and deliver some improved gasoline consumption. In fact, the team managed to create the best-in class EPA-estimated rating of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

In fact, not many people know, that the rotating wheels are major source of drag. And with the enclosing the wheels in skirts, the flow is now smoother and works incredibly well with numerous vehicles, but not with a machine like 2015 Ford F-150. So, the team went for a different approach.

Now the horizontal slots underneath the headlamps channel some air from the front to the opened wheel wells. This helps directing the air channel to outer surface of the tire. So, all this complicated process helps lower the friction of the F-150. Interesting, right?

2015 Forf F-150

But this is not all. 2015 Ford F-150 now offers and more aerodynamic upgrades. For example, the flush-mounted windshield eliminates the need of molding. Furthermore, the tailgate top is restyled to serve as a spoiler, which gives air, that reduces the turbulence behind the vehicle. Cargo box is now narrower than the cab, which further enhances the airflow, while the trim piece prevents air from getting trapped inside. And the rear corners are especially designed to break off the air in much more efficient way, that reduces the turbulence behind the F-150.

With all these tweaks and upgrades, the 2015 Ford F-150 confidently defends its position as one of the most reliable and efficient light-duty truck.