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Here is How GeigerCars.de Customized the Ford Mustang GT

The German tuners at GeigerCars.de have just sent us an e-mail with this special project involving a Fort Mustang GT. Along with the stunning pictures they have also said some specifics about the in-house tuned car. Just to tease you a bit: not only design updates were implemented, but also a major engine boost.

Engine

The most prominent modification here is on the engine. After the treatment, the 5.0-liter V8 unit sends significantly more power to the rear wheels. This is due to a supercharger installation. As a result the powerplant now produces 709 hp (521 kW) and 706 Nm (521 lb-ft) of torque.

These numbers are transmitted onto the road via six-speed manual transmission. And if you wonder about the 0-100 km/h acceleration time, well it happens in just 3.9 seconds. The top speed has been also extended and it is now of 305 km/h.

At the back, the superpowers of the V8 are complemented by the new stainless steel sports exhaust with valve control. It also features NASCAR grade roar of the supercharged engine.

GT Performance Package

In addition to the updated engine and the six-speed manual, the tuners are also offering a special pack which will make the Mustang even better. It consists of an uprated cooling system and springs for the front suspension, a 3.73:1 final drive ratio with Torsen limited slip differential, stability control system and Brembo high performance brake system.

With this pack, the customers will also get some cabin extras like the Recaro sports seats, additional instruments, parking aid, Shaker Pro-audio system, HD radio, memory function for the driver’s seat and mirrors, and a blind-spot warning system.

Other performance parts which aren’t featured here but can be easily purchased are the 30 mm lowering springs and front and rear anti-roll bars.

Wheels & Tires

At last, we should say that this car runs on special wheels. They are in-house made as well, come in black and have Y-spokes. The sizes for the front and the rear are 8.5 and 10×20-inch, respecitvely, and they are mated to a 255 /35R20 and 295/30R20 tires.

Source: Geigercars.de

May 15, 2015

ROUSH Mustang Stage 3 Produces 670 Horsepower!

At last, ROUSH Performance announced the final results for the 2015 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang. This machine will come with the titanic 670 hp ( 492 kW) and 545 lb-ft of torque. Furthermore, ROUSH brand promises, that the 2015 Stage 3 Mustang will come with unique driving experience. If I have to be honest, I am not sure if they didn’t make a mistake and really meant “flying experience”, instead of “driving experience.” However let’s see what the latest Mustang has to offer.

Obviously, what bothers people the most, is how did ROUSH achieved the crushing horsepower, along with the high torque levels. What they did is an interesting combination between Ford’s 5.0-Liter V8 engine and the special 2015 ROUCH 2.3-Liter TVS supercharger.

Besides the power, the RS3 comes with pack of standard and optional add-ons, that include ROUSH Quad-Tip exhaust, standard adjustable suspensions system and the especially designed “R7” bodyshape.

Every Ford lover and customer will tell you, that the 2015 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang is not just a car: it is an experience, that really makes you wonder where is the gap between race car and road car. The doubt surely gets even more serious, when you try to tame the beast.

The 2015 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang achieved incredible ballance between the crushing 670 hp and the wonderful handling and braking systems. All the features and additions to the latest Mustang vehicle blend to deliver the ultimate experience, when it comes to muscle cars.

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Source: Ford

May 11, 2015

What’s New for 2016 Ford Mustang?

We have great news for Mustang fans! For the new 2016 model year, the iconic pony car will get several updates, which will make it fancier and closer to its ancestors. Ford is actually adding new turn signal indicators that are located in hood vents. This typical Mustang trait originates from 1967 Ford Mustang and almost 50 years later it returns as standard equipment in the GT version of the car.

In addition, the GT Premium will get an exclusive California Special Package, while the Pony Package will be available for the Mustang EcoBoost Premium by the end of the year. The open top experience is not left behind. Instead, the GT convertible will be available with a special Performance Package.

Several other new options will help the owners make their Mustang more individual. These include the new racing stripes and wheels, accompanied by the already mentioned standard hood vent indicators. Precisely, the stripes are offered in black or silver, and will be available on most color and trim packages. In addition, the EcoBoost-equipped Mustangs will benefit from a black roof option.

If you wonder what’s in the Pony Package, we won’t keep it in secret anymore, but will tell you that it includes one-off 19-inch polished aluminum wheels, tri-bar pony logo on the grille, side stripe and chrome window surround.

On the other hand, the Black Accent Package will benefit from 19-inch black-painted alloys, black decklid spoiler, dark taillamp trim, and black 5.0 and pony logos. At last, the most special pack of all, the California Special Package, comes offering a host of features like 19-inch ebony-painted machined aluminum wheels, ebony leather/Miko suede seat inserts and embossed logo, door panel inserts and premium carpet, aluminum dashboard finish with California Special badge, and red contrast stitching.

On the outside, the Mustang equipped with this pack will show-off with hood and side stripes, black pedestal spoiler, faux gas cap, strut tower brace, dark taillamp accents, black-painted mirrors, hood vents, performance front splitter and a grille with tri-bar pony logo.

For those who want to own a GT Convertible, Ford has also prepared goodies. The manual transmission cabrio is getting a Performance Package for the 2016 model year. This pack enhanced structural bracing, improved suspension components, brakes, 19-inch wheels, tires, Torsen limited-slip differential with 3.73 axle ratio and six-piston Brembo front brake calipers. There is also a more aggressive front splitter and rear spoiler delete.

In addition, the Premium Pack will also get the SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system. It has user-friendly interface, improved voice command, Wi-Fi network and etc.

The updated 2016 Mustangs will be available at dealerships in the third quarter of this year.

Source: Ford

May 11, 2015

Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Goes into Production

Do you remember the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600. Well, there’s good news for you if you do. The monstrous vehicle is now in production and can be currently ordered. As we already told you, only 500 units of this unique and exclusive truck will be produced, each having a starting price of $73,500 USD. This amount of money is definitely worth it, because of all the goodies included in the car as well as because of the supercharger for the engine.

The VelociRaptor 600 is available for the Ford F-150 FX4 4×4 trucks from the 2015 model year. They are praised for their enormous presence and power. Speaking of power, even without Henessey’s supercharger, this truck is capable of producing no less than 411 horses (302 kW), making it the most capable 4×4 ever built.

With the added 2.9 Liter Supercharger System, the VelociRaptor has the capability of generating more than 600 horsepower (441 kW) at 6,600 rpm. This is achieved via Roots-type supercharger that packs 8 psi of boost. In addition, the 5.0L V8 breathes more deeply thanks to the high-flow air induction system and stainless-steel exhaust system included in HPE’s VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged Upgrade.

Other key features in this upgrade are the 17 inch Hennessey wheels mated with 33 inch BFGoodrich tires, the custom off-road coilover suspension, black fender flares, upgraded front and rear bumpers, front winch, LED light bars and Brembo brakes.

Of course, the package comes with a special Hennessey and VelociRaptor 600 exterior badging, which can be also found inside in the form of embroidery on the headreasts.

If you want more, HPE is also offering additional upgrades. These include off-road front and rear bumpers, new in-house made suspension, LED light bar stainless steel cat-back exhaust system and yellow wrap exterior paint finish.

Source: Hennessey Performance

May 8, 2015

Why Shelby GT350 Mustang Has the Best Handling Ever?

Did you know that Ford Shelby GT350 has been built on Carroll Shelby’s original idea of changing the Mustang from an everyday to a road racer? Then it is no surprise that the new 2015 Mustang now receives a GT performance pack, which comes to offer the best in terms of technologies and components. The goal is to create the most athletic pony car ever!

Suspension

The first thing to mention about this beautiful car is that its suspension has been tuned for maximum performance on road and track. It has been thoroughly revised in order to improve the cornering performance of the car. Precisely, the new Shelby Mustang is fitted with stiffer and lighter aluminum front knuckle, hub and bearing assemblies.

The rigid bushings help in the steering feedback because they control the arms and subframes. In addition, the heavy-duty bearings are added for increased lateral stiffness. The diameter of the front and rear antiroll bars has been increased so that there is better body control. The side of the rear suspension has new rear spring and rear control arm.

MagneRide Suspension

This is the name has been applied for the first time in a Ford vehicle. The continuously variable MagneRide dampers are actually filled with a hydraulic fluid that features iron particles. This allows near-instantaneous adjustment of the suspension. In fact, changes can be made to each corner every 7 milliseconds.

Brakes

This Shelby Mustang features the most powerful brakes ever fitted to a production Mustang. The brake system comprises of two-piece cross-drilled iron rotors with aluminum hats. They measure 394-millimeter at the front and 380-millimeter at the rear, and are a floating-type and reduce heat transfer to the bearings.

The rotors are also accompanied by Brembo calipers. At the front they are with integrated caliper bridges, while at the rear they are with four-piston units. Additional ducting helps in cooling the brakes for optimum performance.

Wheels & Tires

The new Shelby GT350 rides on 19.0-inch alloys that are 10.5 inches wide in front an 11.0 inches in the rear. They are fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. What is the difference with the GT350R version? The latter rides on hand-laid wheels, which are 19.0 inches in diameter, 11.0 inches wide at the front and 11.5 inches at the rear. Each wheel is fitted with custom formulated Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. This combination shed 50 pounds of unsprung weight compared to the previous mentioned.

Chassis

The last change is in the chassis. It has been made stiffer, being the strongest platform in the history of the Mustang. In addition, the GT350 adds bracing to improve the overall stiffness. There is also a new lightweight aluminum tower brace, which links the shock towers and firewall, thus making better the front end stiffness.

The hood is lower for aerodynamic performance; the grille openings have been also reengineered and reinforced with carbon, thus making the overall weight of the chassis 24% lighter than the pervious generation one.

Source: Ford

May 7, 2015

This Shelby Mustang Produces 1258 Horses!

Kinetik Motorsport Shelby Mustang GT500 Side View This is probably the fastest Mustang ever produced. Please, correct me if I’m wrong. The reason for my opinion is that this Shelby GT500 is capable of more than 1258 horsepower! It sounds almost unthinkable, since most of the cars produce around 100-150 hp. Behind this project is the team at Kinetik Motorsport, which is famous for its power tunings for late-model performance vehicles.

The questions are many, but one that pops-out almost immediately, is how was this achieved? Well, the answer is simple: with the means of an entirely new engine. Yes, the tuner has installed a brand new powertrain which was delivered by L&M Engines.

Fortunately, details about it aren’t scarce. The engine is the 5.8-litre V8 which was coupled with a huge 4.7-litre supercharger.

The result is spectacular and it is estimated at 1248 hp (925 kW) and 1435 Nm (1059 lb-ft) of torque. If you ask about the top speed: it is rated at 336 km/h, and this was done on car’s premiere at the Texas Mile.

The modifications do not stop here. Next to the supercharger, the engine also got a limited slip differential. Contributing to the additional hoses is also the Magnaflow 3-inch catback exhaust system that has tube headers by American Racing and sports mufflers.

The chassis of the Mustang has been strengthened via Koni coilovers and Griggs GR40SS suspension. The last component is the brake disks installed at all four corners and delivered by Baer Extreme.

Source: Kinetik Motorsport via Facebook

April 29, 2015

Loder1899 Unveils Stylish Pack for Ford Focus

Loder1899 is not a company we are used to hearing about every day. The tuner is mainly famous for its additional stylish packages for the Focus models by Ford. The news for today is nothing different with the exception that this is the latest project of the customization specialists. The chic and charismatic package for the new Ford Focus has several advantages that must be mentioned.

Working on one of the best-selling cars in the world, Loder1899 has optimized its design and quality. This happens with a special new body styling kit, which comprises of various features that further aid the visual appearance of the car.

To go into details, the kit includes some sporty tweaks, like the new front apron that gives the car more athletic posture. The same is the function of the attention-grabbing side skirts that also serve in terms of widening the width of the car.

At last, have you noticed the huge rear diffuser? It not only gives the vehicle sporting credentials but also hints to a lot of good production of sound.

The tuning company gives the chance to any customer and driver of a Focus, to emboss the front spoiler with a front grill according to their taste.

Source: Loder1899

April 28, 2015

Limited Run for Shelby Mustang GT350 and GT350R

Shelby GT350 marks 50 years this year and to celebrate this, Ford has announced that it will release a limited run of the GT350 and GT350R variants. The original first generation of the car was introduced in 1965 and since then has been one of the most desired cars worldwide. It is also a synonym great performance, which has been proved on many racetracks through the years. The latest edition of the model is powered by the most potent naturally aspirated engine that Ford has ever produced.

Going into details, the company announced that it will produce only 100 Shelby GT350 with the 2015 model year designation. Half of them will be equipped as a standard with the Technology Package and the other half – with the Track Package.

On the other hand, the pony car legend, which is 2015 Shelby GT350R, will be produced in 37 units. Behind this number, there is an interesting history that has happened 50 years ago. In 1965, Carroll Shelby created an FIA-homologated Mustang, which was dubbed Shelby GT350 competition model.

It competed on various track globally, showing its superpowers. Moreover, it won the Sports Car Club of America’s B Production national championship in 1965, 1966 and 1967, as well as the different races throughout South America and Europe, and the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans is just a single instance.

The car got extremely limited production run and debates are still ongoing on how much examples were produced. Despite that Shelby made two prototype cars and 35 production ones, most records show only 34 production models with official serial numbers. For this reason, the GT350R models will be exactly 37 in memory of Carroll Shelby.

Source: Ford

April 28, 2015

Ford Mustang under Speed Test. Covers 0-100kmh in 4.8 seconds [VIDEO]

Ford Mustang Side View If you think that there is nothing new about the Mustang, you are wrong. Ford has just released a video, showing how the V8 powered pony car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 4.8 seconds. This is actually record-braking, because it guarantees that the Mustang is the fastest accelerating Ford coupe ever offered in Europe.

If you wonder what will happen if the car is equipped with the 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, well, the answer is simple. It will need an additional second to cover the same sprint, but it will be also more economical and environmentally-friendly, delivering 35mpg and 179 g/km of CO2 emissions.

To go into details, Ford’s 5.0-litre V8 engine produces 435 horsepower (320 kW) and 542 Nm (400 lb.-ft.) of torque. On the other hand, the more fuel-efficient 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine generaes 317 hp (233 kW) and 432 Nm (319 lb-ft) of torque.

Both engines are supported by a standard Performance Pack, which adds updated brakes and cooling. The new chassis and body structure, the additional advanced technology, are the other key factor, which helps in terms of optimized driving dynamic.

The famous pony car also features selectable drive modes, which are controlled via the toggle switches in the centre console. They adjust the electronic stability control, throttle response, ear-shift patterns, and steering with the help of four settings: Normal, Sport+, Track or Snow/Wet settings.

In addition, the new Mustang also uses independent front and rear suspension and double-ball-joint front MacPherson struts. In addition, body of the car is 28 per cent stiffer than the previous generation, which has also contributed for the great 0-100 km/h performance. Lightweight materials like aluminium for the bonnet, front wings, suspension, transmission and brakes are the other feature which has played a significant role in weight reduction and 4.8 seconds acceleration time.

The Mustang is offered in cabrio and fastback variant and is available throughout the United States. European dealerships will get the Mustang from July this summer. And don’t forget to watch the exciting video below:

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5.0 V8 Ford Mustang 0-100 Speed Test

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		Ford Mustang Fastback				Ford Mustang Convertible
		421 PS 5.0-litre V8		317 PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost		421 PS 5.0-litre V8		317 PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost
		Man	Auto	Man	Auto	Man	Auto	Man	Auto
Fuel Economy*	Mpg	20.9	23.5	35.3	28.8	20.8	22.1	34.4	28.8
CO2*	g/km	299	281	179	225	306	289	184	225

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Ford

April 27, 2015

Strobe Lights for the F-Series Super Duty Vehicles

Ford F-Series Super Duty Strobe Light Front View Ford F-Series vehicles are one of the toughest and biggest machines in the industry at the current moment. The news around them is that they just got a factory-installed strobe warning LED light kit. This of course counts only for the F-Series Super Duty trucks from the 2016 model year. The kit will be offered as an available option for $700 USD additional price.

The reason for this extra kit is that the vehicles like the Super Duty trucks require improved visibility while working on-site. These strobe lights on F-Series Super Duty trucks help perfectly at worksites and are designed to warn motorists and others that there might be workers, so they must proceed with caution.

Furthermore, Ford guarantees that the no-drill option is not pliable to corrosion. In addition, to this, the front- and rear-mounted amber-lens strobe lights can be seen as far as 1,000 feet away during the day. This range is rated at one mile at night. They can be mounted on the rear edge of the hood without cutting or drilling.

There is also a replacement trim panel with pre-mounted on-off switch, which perfectly fits into the existing auxiliary switch port. What is more, the rear-facing signals are integrated into the center high-mounted stop lamp and they can provide up to 180 degrees of illumination.

Ford also assures that the LEDs are low-power, weather-resistant and very durable. However, they should be used only near work site and not during normal road driving.

Source: Ford

April 27, 2015

2015 Ford F-150 Proved Itself One More Time As The Safest Ford Car Ever [Video]

2015 Ford F-150 As we told you, the Ford F-150 is one of the safest vehicles the brand has ever created. And now, Ford team proved it one more time, as the F-150 got the government’s highest possible crash test rating. This makes the F-150 the toughest, smartest and most flexible model ever built by Ford. The F-150 was tested in Super Crew, Super Cab and Regular Cab.

The 2015 F-150 has improved performance by the incredible weigh upgrades, that the engineering team has provided. Some of the tweaks include a redesigned high-strength steel frame, military-grade aluminum alloy in the body and of course the craftsmanship of the Ford team.

A really tight and functional team revised the truck development by numerous researches in order to deliver improved durability, capability, fuel efficiency. The overall number of innovations is 31 and includes redesigned structures, materials, and different methods for overall performance, that were especially tested with supercomputer simulations.

As you know, Ford Motor Company is a global leader in motor industry, based in Michigan. Its working bases and manufactures are placed in six continents and with an army of 187, 000 workers and overall of 62 plants worldwide, this brand delivers one of the best, well-known and loved vehicles on the market today.

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Source: Ford

April 23, 2015

ROUSH Performance Releases Stage 3 Kit for the Mustang [VIDEO]

Ford Mustang has been lucky to be one of the most famous and desired car in the world. This does not count only for ownership, but also for customization. Many companies have already released their tuning kits for the latest generation Mustang, thus making it more unique and with better characteristics. The good news is that one of the prominent modifiers of the pony car has already finished its phase 2 and 3 kits.

I am talking about the specialists at ROUSH Performance, who have also released a video showing a dyno run for a development vehicle. In it you will see and hear the rear wheel horsepower with a stock engine and the phase 1 Supercharger kit hardware plus. The upgrades added are as follows: a 75mm supercharger pulley, upgraded fuel injectors, fuel pump booster kit and calibration enhancements.

The testing they performed was done via 93 octane, stock manifolds, and stock catalytic converters. What impression we can get from the video? Due to the small modification to the phase 1 hardware, the 2.3L supercharger kit is capable of exceeding 800 horsepower (588 kW). Just imagine what phase 2 and 3 could do?!

To go into details, the stage 3 Mustang is expected to be the most powerful and well-balanced production version of the car to be launched, not only out of ROUSH Performance garage but also in general. Under the hood of the car is the ROUSHcharged Coyote 5.0, pushing out more than 800 hp. In the second video below you can see in details what it exactly features.

For instance, there is a Quad-Tip exhaust mated with an Active Exhaust System, exclusive “R7” aerobody complemented by graphics and badging, and single adjustable coilover suspension system as a standard. In addition, there is also an independent rear- and optional TrakPak coilover suspension. The latter allows for adjustment of height, compression, and rebound.

ROUSH Stage 3 for the Mustang has been priced at $21,995 USD. It’s up to you to decide whether it is worth it. Nonetheless, the car looks and sounds astonishing!

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: ROUSH Performance

April 23, 2015

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