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Hennessey Introduces VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged

Ford’s famous Raptor is appraised for its 411 horsepower (302 kW) and baja pre-runner capabilities. Not only is it one of the most popular truck models, but also the most capable 4×4’s ever built. Unfortunately, Ford has discontinued Raptor’s production, leaving a void in the market for 2015. The good news here is that the tuning company Hennessey Performance has created a special vehicle called the VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged.

This is actually an upgrade for Ford’s new aluminum-bodied pick-ups. As we can see, there are some new design tweaks, but what we can’t grasp from the pictures is that the vehicle has lost almost 700 pounds. This simply signifies of even greater level of performance.

Key to the 2015 VelociRaptor is its 600+ horsepower (441 kW). It was achieved via the 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.

There are also upgrades for the fuel injectors that help feed the supercharged V8. VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged package will also feature 33 inch BFGoodrich tires coupled with 17 inch Hennessey wheels. Other improvements include custom off-road coilover suspension, upgraded front and rear bumpers, front winch, LED light bars and Brembo brakes.

There will be only 500 units of the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged produced. The starting price is estimated at $73,500 USD.

Source: Hennessey Performance

December 17, 2014

Ford Starts Shipping 2015 Mustang Convertible to Dealerships

The keys of the first produced 2015 Ford Mustang Convertibles will be in customers’ hands very, very soon. We are talking about those who live in United States, because the company has just began shipping the pony cabrio car to dealerships nationwide. The Mustangs will come with heated seats and remote start and selectable drive modes with a snow/wet setting. This comes exactly for winter time and cold weather, and this car is the perfect present for Christmas. In my opinion … at least.

Heated seats also have a cooling feature. But owners will have to wait until temperatures go little higher. Unlike them, the remote start is standard only on the automatic-transmission models. This feature allows customers to fire up their drop-top from the comfort of their home. When one uses the remote start, the Mustang not only warms up its engine, but also warms the interior of the car to a comfortable temperature.

There are also selectable drive modes that come as a standard on premium Mustang models. It includes a wet/snow setting. It tweaks throttle response, steering effort and traction control in order to “soften” the wheel spin and maximize vehicle control.

This year the Mustang model celebrates 50 years of its birth. Since its debut in 1964 more than 9.2 million Mustang models have been sold. Now, Ford is offering the musclecar with even more options to choose from.

The car, be it in a fastback or a convertible form, can be powered by an upgraded V8, 3.7-liter V6 or a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. The first one is offered only for the Mustang GT and now produces 435 horsepower (320 kW) and 542 Nm (400 lb.-ft.) of torque, while the V6 generates 300 horsepower (221 kW).

The new 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine uses direct injection, variable cam timing and a twin-scroll turbocharger to offer an output of 310 horsepower (228 kW) and 434 Nm (320 lb.-ft.) of torque. 2015 Ford Mustang is turning on dealership lots in eight days.

Source: Ford Motor Company

December 10, 2014

Mecum Auction to Present 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible and 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe

As if 1967 Ford Mustang wasn’t enough, now Mecum Auctions announced that at their first collector car auction at the Austin Convention Center Dec. 12-13 they are going to present some other beauties from Chevrolet Corvette family.

It has been estimated that 600 collector cars are going to tempt the souls of enthusiasts. The list of cars that are going to be crossing around is beyond thrilling. It depicts a perfect selection of American muscle cars, classics (Classics? Yes, please!), hot rods, Resto Mods and many more.

General admission tickets are required and can be purchased at the gate for $20 per person and are valid for a day; children at the age of 12 and younger receive complimentary admissions. Bidder registration costs $100 and offers admission for two for both auction days. The start of the event is at 10 a.m. but doors are going to be open two hours earlier.

Part of the main attractions and one of the jewels on the crown is a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot S105) which was originally owned by Mercury Astronaut Gus Grissom. Among the beauties there is the notable 1967 Ford Mustang (Lot S117) which is one of the three “Eleanor” models filmed in the 2000 remake “Gone in 60 Seconds.” Another representative is a 2,000-mile Bloomington Gold Certified 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe (Lot S130).

As the craving of collectors escalates, there are two unique private collections which are going to be offered throughout the auction. Finally, the Kisber Vintage Truck Collection, the Butch Cooley Collection of 25 classic Chevys and more are going to be presented on Friday and Saturday.

Source: Mecum Auctions

December 9, 2014

I Love the 60’s American Muscle Cars: Fisker and GAS Reveal Ford Mustang Rocket

Galpin Auto Sport (GAS) and Fisker have collaborated to create unique Ford Mustang Rocket, which is inspired by those pony cars of the 1960’s and early 1970’s. The most accurate example is the 1968 Shelby GT500. The car is characterized by hexagonal carbon fiber grill, split by a polished aluminum bar and wild horse running across the horizon. The Rocket features elongated lines, sculptured flared fenders and new rear spoiler. This tuning is definitely athletic and we must confirm that it surely pays homage to those iconic Mustangs of the 60s.

The renowned concept car builder GFMI Metalcrafters constructed the handmade carbon-fiber bodywork. It includes various functional scoops and vents that direct airflow. The front splitter draws out hot air from and makes better the engine cooling. In fact, it works simultaneously with the rear spoiler, enlarged rear diffuser and polished carbon fiber aero skirts.

As you can see Rocket’s sculptured hood has two large air intakes. Of course, they were designed to channel cooler outside air through the engine compartment. Speaking of the engine, it is the 725 hp (533 kW) V8 unit. There are also two additional scoops, mounted on the rear fenders ahead of the wheels, which help channel air to cool oversized 15-inch Brembo Grand Turismo high performance brakes.

The exterior of the muscle car looks amazing thanks to the custom mixed silver paint dubbed Éminence Grise. This design scheme is strengthened by the large 21-inch ADV.1 wheels with Pirelli P-Zero extreme performance tires. The rubbers are supported by a front and rear independent and adjustable suspension.

And the most exciting news is that this is not a one-off concept but the first example of a low-volume series. The production of the car is scheduled to begin this month and the first deliveries are expected in the beginning of 2015.

Source: Galpin Auto Sport

December 9, 2014

Authentic 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds Heading to Auction

Mecum Auctions has announced plans to send an “Eleanor” Mustang from the 2000 remake of 1974’s Gone in 60 Seconds across the auction block in December. The movie might not have hit the best scores in the cinematic industry, but it did one thing for sure. It succeeded in creating one ever-lasting and memorable star out of all professionals that participated in the making of the movie. I am not referring to human stars like Angelina Jolie or Nicholas Cage. What I am pointing at is the 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor.

The Ford is powered by a 351 cubic inch Ford Racing crate engine, fitted with a high-performance fuel pump and a Holley 700 CFM 4 – barrel carburetor. Furthermore, it is connected to a four-speed manual transmission that transmits power to a Positraction rear end.

This Mustang is built buy Cinema Vehicle Services and is equipped with a customized body kit as well as 17-inch wheels. Additionally, the old beauty does not lack some extras and among other things it features air conditioning, a Lecarra steering wheel and an Auto Meter Sport Comp tachometer.

Ford Mustang Eleanor will be presented at the Austin collector car auction which begins on the 12^th of December. 1969 Corvette L88 Coupe and a 1967 Corvette Convertible owned by astronaut Gus Grissom will join the marvelous 1967 Eleanor as well.

Source: Mecum Auctions

December 9, 2014

2015 Ford F-150 Becomes Official Vehicle of 2015 International CES

The newest, strongest, and most capable Ford F-150 pickup is announced to be the Official Vehicle of the 2015 International CES. The latter is the world’s largest hands-on showcase of emerging innovation and will take place Jan. 6-9, 2015 in Las Vegas. CES is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association.

Being the Official Vehicle of CES is a recognition which praises Ford’s product excellence and innovative virtues. The all-new F-150 truck is completely redesigned and it exemplifies high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body coupled with a high-strength steel frame which makes it approximately 700 pounds lighter and more efficient. It features more smart technologies than the previous model. Such features include class-exclusive driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control, smart towing module, multicontour seats, active park assist, 360-degree camera and Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert.

The 2015 Ford F-150 proves to be significantly important for the range of full-size pickups because it is smart, with refined design and innovative useful technologies that maximize the capabilities of every truck driver.

As Official Vehicle of 2015 CES, F-150 will be presented in Ford’s main display area in the North Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center and throughout the show floor too.

F-150 features several innovative and smart technologies, including:

Class-exclusive active park assist
Class-exclusive adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support
Class-exclusive smart trailer tow module with Dynamic Hitch Assist
Class-exclusive 360-degree camera with split-view display
High-wattage outlets
LED spotlights
Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert
Lane-keeping system
Lighter yet more capable

Source: Ford

December 5, 2014

2015 Ford Ranger Shows Glimpse of its new Face [VIDEO]

Ford Asia Pacific has just release a sneak peek of the 2015 Ford Ranger. At the official facebook page of the car there were also revealed a couple of additional images. Ford promises that this car will deliver smarter drive, will also challenge conventions and will achieve more. This is the entire information released so far, so there are still a lot of question marks. The showed facelifted pickup is the T6 trim level and won’t be distributed in this form in the United States. There it is more common as 2015 Everest, and to be more precise – it is based on it.However, they share many similarities. The new Ranger definitely looks more rugged and we also hope to see pretty much well modified interior. The pickup is characterized by grille with three floating slats. They are reminiscent of those on the previous F-150.Before the official details on the powerplant range we can only guess. The previous generation version is powered by 2.2 liter turbodiesel engine, which produces 150 horsepower (110 kW) and 375 Nm (277 lb-ft). There is also the option of the 3.2 liter TDiC unit producing 200 horsepower (147 kW and 470 Nm (346 lb-ft) of torque. Both units can be linked to either a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission.Ford Ranger is a nameplate that has been used on three distinct model lines of pickup trucks sold by Ford. Originally, the name was used by the short-lived Edsel Ranger, and then later referred to a version of the Ford F-Series sold in North America between 1965 and 1981.Ford repurposed the name “Ranger” in 1982 for the 1983 model year for a compact pickup truck sold in North America and later parts of South America. Since 1998, Ford has offered a separate model of Ranger sold internationally.httpv://youtu.be/uuwM7t21gsUVideo Source: YouTube

November 28, 2014

Ford’s Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility Vehicles Repeat Top Performance Results

2015 Ford EcoBoost Police Interceptor sedan has effortlessly repeated its top performance in Michigan State Police and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department testing. This means that it still keeps the title “the quickest-accelerating pursuit vehicle”. The Interceptor bested all V8-equipped competitors’ sedans in testing by both authorities, while Ford Police Interceptor utility with EcoBoost out-accelerated the competition’s all-new V8-equipped utility and all V6-powered sedans.

Ford announced that this is great news, because the car still has the best acceleration, quickly closing the distance between an officer and a target vehicle. This is key to safely avoiding high-speed pursuits.

The results of Michigan State Police testing the 2015 model year AWD car reportet a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 5.85 seconds, compared to 6.31 seconds for a competing 5.7-liter V8 AWD sedan. All-wheel drive is standard on Ford Police Interceptor sedan and optional on the competing model.

The vehicle also topped a competing 6.0-liter V8-equipped sedan, which clocked a 0-60 mph time of 6.17 seconds. In addition, Police Interceptor sedan turned a 14.19-second 0-100 mph time, while a competing 5.7-liter sedan posted 15.63 seconds and a rival 6.0-liter sedan took 14.69 seconds.

How about the results of the utility vehicles? Ford Police Interceptor utility, which also comes with a standard all-wheel drive hits 60 mph in 6.55 seconds and 100 mph in 16.13 seconds. A competing all-new utility vehicle powered by a 5.3-liter V8 posted a 0-60 mph time of 7.31 seconds and a 0-100 mph time of 18.99 seconds.

The other results from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are even more dominant for Ford Police Interceptor. Ford Police Interceptor sedan showed a 0-60 mph time of 5.9 seconds. On the other hand, the EcoBoost-equipped utility vehicle not only out-accelerated its competition, but was quicker at 0-60 mph than all base model V6-powered sedans.

Source: Ford

November 27, 2014

First All-New Ford Mondeo Hybrid Models in Europe

Ford is doing two things: it celebrates its 21^st birthday and distributes the fifth generation all-new Ford Mondeo in Europe, which becomes the first hybrid electric car built and sold by Ford there. The Mondeo Hybrid combines advanced Ford technology, better efficiency, reduced emissions, genuine style, elegant design and excellent driving performance which guarantees remarkable experience on the road.

The hybrid arrives with a large range of powertrains. The variety of engines includes: the 1.5-litre EcoBoost and 2.0-litre EcoBoost along with the award-winning l 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine.

Another option is the high-powered 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine which generates 210 PS and 450 Nm of peak torque. An ECOnetic Technology model will be available too and will be powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine with class-leading diesel CO2 emissions of 94 g/km and 2.0-litre TDCi diesel models with 150 PS or 180 PS.

Finally, the new Mondeo Hybrid combines a specially-developed 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery in order to provide better fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.

Furthermore, the car comes with significantly more safety and luxury features. In Europe, the car will be offered in five-door, wagon and four-door versions with the option of all-wheel-drive. The car premiers with integral link rear suspension as well as Ford’s innovative inflatable rear seatbelts, massage function-equipped multi-contour seats with Active Motion and Ford’s first adaptive LED headlights in Europe which help raise the overall quality statistics.

The all-new Ford Mondeo Hybrid is available in the UK from December a four-door saloon from only £24,995 – the same as its 2.0-litre diesel Mondeo Titanium Powershift five-door equivalent.

Source: Ford

November 27, 2014

John Hennessey Test Drives Stock 2015 Mustang GT up to 150 mph [VIDEO]

Remember the Hennessey Performance Ford Mustang GT HPE700? Well, if you do than you will be satisfied to see the video below. In it John Hennessey test drives the stock 2015 Mustang GT up to 150 mph. Stock baseline dyno testing was also performed. Hennessey’s 717 horsepower supercharged 2015 Ford Mustang has firepower to battle the Corvette Z06 or the SRT Hellcat! And this makes it the most powerful Mustang currently on the market. And also the fastest!

The car with superpowers runs from 0 to 100 km/h in mere 3.6 seconds. Key to that are not only the 717 hp (527 kW), but also the torque, which is 856 Nm (632 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm. Helping the Coyote V8 breathe more deeply is a high-flow throttle body and stainless-steel exhaust system.

Upgraded injectors and fuel pumpfeed the V8, but this happens under the command of the proprietary engine management calibration. More personalization and performance can be achieved with the optional CarbonAero carbon-fiber bodywork. The pack includes front splitter, side sills, rear diffuser and rear lip spoiler.

Available are also the 20-inch Hennessey H10 wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 2 tires, behind the spokes of which we see Brembo brake package with 15.1-in. front rotors. With this package Mustang gets better downforce, corneing and braking.

Great news is also that Hennessey announced a 2.3-liter EcoBoost-powered Mustang, which is under development. Note that only 500 units of the HPE700 will be produced. The pricing starts at $59,500 USD.

httpv://youtu.be/NIgejAV07TA

Hennessey Performance Ford Mustang GT HPE700 Details:

Power
• 717 bhp @ 6,600 rpm
• 632 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 rpm

Performance
• 0-60 mph: 3.6 sec.
• ¼ mile: 11.2 @ 131 mph

HPE700 Supercharged 5.0L V8 Engine Upgrade
• 2.9 Liter Supercharger System
• HPE Air Induction System
• Upgraded Fuel Injectors
• Upgraded Fuel Pump
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Professional Installation
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• HPE700 Exterior Badging
• Supercharged Exterior Badging
• Hennessey Premium Floormats
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

CarbonAero
• CarbonAero Front Splitter
• CarbonAero Side Sills
• CarbonAero Rear Lip Spoiler

Additional Upgrades
• Hennessey H10 Lightweight 20-inch wheels (Mounted on factory tires)
• Stainless Steel Exhaust System

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hennessey Performance

November 27, 2014

Gymkhana Seven – Wild in the Streets of Los Angeles [VIDEO]

It roars and fumes and crosses the streets of Los Angeles like it owns them. This is the 1965 Ford Mustang modified to hell with 4-wheel drive! If the entire city could belong to it, why couldn’t the car have the whole world too? Well, it probably could as the recently launched video of the mind-blowingly good performance of the custom-made Mustang already circles around the history of people’s browsers worldwide.The beast is powered by Roush Yates 410 cubic inch Ford V8 engine that boosts the WOW-ing 845 hp and 720 lb-ft with individual throttle bodies. The monstrous Ford Mustang has 6-speed Sadev SC90-24 all-wheel drive transmission with a hydraulic handbrake system as well as custom ASD Motorsports-designed geometry and elements. The outstanding (yet in a way too ornate) 1965 widebody Ford Mustang is created by Ken Block, Hoonigan and RTR. There is ASD Motorsports full tubular chassis, ASD Motorsports custom roll-cage, door bars and front/rear suspension mounts and, finally, RTR carbon fiber body panel. The muscle car benefits from fifteen52 three-piece R40 18- x10.5-inch wheels with Pirelli Trofeo R, 295/30R18 tires that are modified with custom Ken Block compound.In the video we see Ken’s 1965 Mustang powerfully exiting a cloud of emitted fumes. And as it exits, it looks like a carnivore that is ready to eat on your flesh. Figuratively speaking of course. Screams down the streets of LA, the Mustang covers every corner with such precision and acuteness that would make the edge of a knife feel as soft as butter.This is definitely a performance which will either make your heart beat ten times faster or will make it stop in a gasp of amazement (Or might just make you wonder what the hell?!).If you still have not watched the video, just click on the link bellow.httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs

November 19, 2014

Chip Foose’s SEMA Mustang Awarded “Best of Stand Design”

What has slipped through our fingers this SEMA show is the project presented here. Do you know who Chip Foose is? If you don’t: he is an automotive legend and hot rod hall of famer for his incredibly creative and unique designs. So it is no surprise that his design for the event was unique and that it deserves some attention. The project is based on a 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible, and by far we haven’t seen many cabrios at this year’s SEMA.

Foose entirely overhauled the exterior of it with parts from the MMD by Foose collection. The goal of this action was to give the car a sense of the hot rodding culture that Chip is all too familiar with.

To be more precise, the front of the Foose Mustang is highlighted with a lower front chin spoiler and hood scoop. These two elements keep the clean look of the S550 Mustang and at the same time they also give it more individual appearance.

Furthermore, thanks to the used side scoops and a rocker panel the Mustang got a brand new side appearance. Its lines became more pronounced, and more importantly draw the attention of the on who’s looking at the rear spoiler.

Another interesting fact is that Ford awarded Chip Foose the “best of stand design” with this ’15 convertible. The greatest news however is that the used MMD parts will be available for customers, which will have the opportunity to customize their own 2015 Mustang.

Source: Chip Foose

November 14, 2014

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