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2015 Ford Mustang Is Official Pace Car At Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR

2015 Ford Mustang will be the official pace car for the Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), 15th of June. The participation of the car is a fitting tribute to the continuing 50-year celebration of the iconic pony car. The version making a debut as a pace car at MIS will be the 2015 Mustang GT fastback. It will lead the field to the green flag. Joe Hinrichs who is Ford Motor Company president of The Americas will be the person behind the wheel, and he will drive the Race Red fastback around the track in Brooklyn.

The GT version is equipped with 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine. This means that it is perfect for the job it is appointed for. The powertrain generates more than 420 horsepower (310 kW) and more than 529 Nm (390 lb.-ft.) of torque. Two other engines will also be available when the car hits showrooms later this year, namely – the 3.7-liter V6 and 2.3-liter EcoBoost.

The sixth generation Ford Mustang is all-new from the ground up. It is driven from its rear-wheels and has its emblematic long hood and short rear decklid proportions. Key for it is the low and wide stance, its contemporary design characteristics and state-of-the-art engineering and technology.

Among the many new features on the 2015 Mustang GT is an independent rear suspension. It was engineered specifically for the new platform on which the car is built. This means that it is bringing about some introductions to the model such as the featured new front suspension.

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June 12, 2014

2014 FPV GT-F – Price $77,990 AUD

2014 FPV GT-F

FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) has finally revealed the extremely powerful limited edition GT-F. Only 550 units will be produced (500 for Australia and 50 for New Zealand) and the pricing is starting from $77,990 AUD.

2014 FPV GT-F is powered by a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 477HP (351 kW) and 570Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque. There is also a GT RSPEC’s suspension and a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with 275/35 R19 Dunlop Sport Maxx tires.

“Our goal was to create the best vehicle we could; a vehicle that pays respect to Ford GTs of old yet celebrates all that is good about Ford’s performance credentials.”, commented FPV Chief Program Engineer, Peter de Leur.

The exterior of the GT-F boasts a unique bonnet, black panel extensions, roof and rear deck lid. Exposed too was the model’s distinctive ‘stealth’ exterior striping package, together with gloss black accents on the ‘raccoon eyes’, grilles, appliques, door handles, mirrors and rear diffuser, ensuring that the GT F is unlike anything that has come before it.

GT orange detailing is another feature, which used on the model’s unique 351 badging, instrument dial faces, seat stitching and embroidery, build number and manual transmission plaquette and the ICC start-up screen.

2014 FPV GT-F is available in five colors and every owner will be able to purchase a tailored car cover in dark grey and with model logo and stripe print.

Source: FPV

June 10, 2014

Ford Performance Vehicles GT-F [teaser]

Ford Performance Vehicles has published an additional teaser image of the upcoming GT-F model. After announcing earlier this month that the final FPV model would have the most powerful and advanced engine ever built by FPV.

Only 500 units will be produced for the Australian market while an additional 50 units are heading to New Zealand. All of them will get a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 477HP (351 kW) and 570Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque. There is also a GT RSPEC’s suspension and a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with 275/35 R19 Dunlop Sport Maxx tires.

The performance saloon is priced at $77,990 AUD, while the FPV V8 Pursuit Ute is $52,990 AUD. The Pursuit Ute will have the same power unit, but with 428HP (315 kW) and 545Nm (402 lb-ft).

“We could probably have got a lot of money for the car on the open market but we are absolutely about rewarding loyalty, to the brand and to the dealership,” Sunshine Ford General Sales Manager, Ross Tanner, commented.

Sales of both models will start in the end of this month and the full details will be unveiled on June 10^th. FPV is going to be disbanded by October 2016 as Ford has announced to terminate production in the Land Down Under.

Source: FPV

June 5, 2014

Ford Troller T4 Revealed In Brazil

Ford Troller T4 comes fully remodeled. This second generation vehicle is only a pre-production model, but it undoubtedly displays its personality marked by evolution, modern and attractive design, as well as robust and dynamic lines. Car’s design is based on Ford’s concept that was shown at the last Motor Show in Sao Paulo. Troller T4 has strong and spectacular visual muscular lines, while the quality of work is noticeable in the finish, the bodywork tweaks and details.

The body of the car features wide fenders integrated, central large-sized bonnet, wide doors with sills at floor height and 17 inch aluminum wheels. The front grille features LED taillights refer, while at its center is positioned the Troller logo.

The exterior paint finish is identified as “London Grey”. The contrast black color was used for parts like roof, bumpers, running boards, air outlet and accessories. The new Troller T4 comes standard with front guard and running boards integrated into the side of the body. The roof includes two paned windows, which provide excellent illumination of the cabin.

The all-terrain performance is the key purpose of the vehicle. This is achieved via aspects such as drivability and comfort, as well as the 3.2 liter diesel engine fitted with manual six-speed transmission. In fact, by far Troller has established itself over the years as the leading brand of off-road in Brazil. More information around the vehicle will be released near launch.

Source: Ford

June 4, 2014

2015 Ford Transit – Performance and Efficiency

2015 Ford Transit - Rear View

Ford has unveiled full details about the all-new 2015 Transit, which delivers over 46 % better fuel economy than Ford E-Series and offers Ford van customers more choices and capability than ever.

2015 Ford Transit hits the US market and Canadian dealerships this summer and will replace the America’s best-selling van for 35 years, E-Series, first sold in 1961 as Ford Econoline.

“We are excited to serve our fleet and commercial customers in North America with the all-new Transit,” commented Kumar Galhotra, Ford vice president, Engineering.

“Transit is Built Ford Tough and represents One Ford at its best, building on lessons learned from our decades of leadership in the commercial vehicle markets in the United States and Europe.”, he added.

The engine range includes a 3.7 liter V6 engine as well as a 3.5 liter EcoBoost and a 3.2 liter Power Stroke diesel.

The 3.5 liter EcoBoost unit boasts 14 mpg US in city and 19 mpg US on the highway. The improved gas mileage translates to fuel savings as high as $1,700 annually, based on EPA data. The power is 310HP (228 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft) of torque – best in class among full-size vans – making Transit an excellent choice for those whose work requires extra cargo-hauling capability.

2015 Ford Transit -infographic

The 3.7 liter V6 get a 14 mpg US in city and 19 mpg highway EPA-estimated rating. Fuel savings for customers could be as much as $650 a year, according to EPA estimates.

The 3.2 liter Power Stroke five-cylinder diesel engine provides 90 percent of its peak torque from 1,500RPM. Quick-start glow plugs offer fast startups at temperatures as low as 10 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. A variable geometry turbocharger helps deliver quick power.

	Horsepower (hp) at RPM	Torque (lbs.-ft.) at RPM
3.7L V6 with Ti-VCT	275 @ 6,000	260 @ 4,000
3.5L V6 EcoBoost	310 @ 5,500	400 @ 2,500
3.2L Power Stroke Five-Cylinder	185 @ 3,000	350 @ 1,500–2,500

Transit van delivers as much as 4,650 lbs of maximum payload capacity – more than competing vans from General Motors and Chrysler. Maximum payload increases at least 600 pounds across all sizes of Transit vans versus comparable E-Series vans. Transit delivers a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 lbs.

Towing and hauling are made easy by the standard 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. It features selectable tow/haul mode to compensate for grade and load, while also reducing gear hunting when towing or hauling heavy cargo.

A compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas prep package is available on Transit when equipped with the 3.7 liter V6 engine.

Source: Ford

June 4, 2014

Ford Unveils Ultra-Lightweight Concept Fusion

Ford Lightweight Concept is a vehicle, which represents Ford’s ongoing research for future light-weight materials. The know-how is based on the experienced gained via the building of the new Ford F-150, which has shed up to 700 pounds through use of high-strength steel and aluminum alloys. In fact, for Ford Motor Company, light-weighting is a key component its Blueprint for Sustainability. The mixed-materials might be applied for future high-volume vehicles for better performance and efficiency as well as CO2 emissions.

Ford Lightweight Concept has reduced the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta. This means a 25 percent off the weight of the production car. The introduction and incorporation of lightweight materials into vehicle construction has helped reducing the weight of the car. In addition, this also contributes towards better fuel economy and less greenhouse gas emissions.

Along with other fuel-efficiency technologies, light-weighting is fundamental to Ford’s efforts to stabilize carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere at 450 parts per million. Ford’s Lightweight Concept utilizes many of the same advanced materials found in today’s lightweight electronic devices, including aluminum, chemically toughened glass and advanced lightweight plastics.

Advanced materials – aluminum, ultra-high-strength steels, magnesium and carbon fiber, were used for the entire design of the vehicle. This includes the powertrain, chassis, body, battery and interior elements, seats.

This program was lead together with Cosma International, which is a subsidiary of Magna International. Magna’s design and development of the multi-material body-in-white, closures and chassis components are a great contribution in the weight reduction of this concept vehicle. For more details take a look at the video below:

Source: Ford

June 4, 2014

Castrol EDGE Titanium Strong Blackout [video]

Castrol has released an awesome promotional video for its EDGE oil. The video clip features some awesome sport cars and world famous drivers.

The commercial features Ken Block with his specially-prepared Ford Fiesta, Audi Sport DTM driver Mike Rockenfeller – driving Audi R8, South African racing driver Adrian Zaugg behind the steering wheel of Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and BMW factory driver Augusto Farfus with the all-new BMW M4. The combination is just superb and as you may suggest, the video clip is pretty awesome.

The four of them race around on a course lit by strobe lights and lasers. Still, some of the footage appears to be computer-generated, but the overall result is sensational.

For us, it is very interesting, how the advertising specialists decided to include BMW 4-Series M4, which compared to the other vehicles is a “normal” everyday vehicle. It also has least power of all – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM from the 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder.

Still, it manages to keep up with the others and Mr. Farfus shows some incredible skills. 2014 BMW M4 Coupe is priced from $65,125 in the US and after that commercial, it will have even better success.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WKis4NYLHo

Source: Castrol

May 28, 2014

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and GT – US Price

Ford has recently announced the pricing of 2015 Mustang, which starts at just $24,425 for the entry level model. However, the manufacturer didn’t release any official information about the pricing of the other models. Still, a leak in internet hints that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost will be priced from $25,995, while the GT model starts at $32,925. The top-of-range Mustang GT 50 Year Edition will cost you $46,995.

The Mustang EcoBoost is powered by a 2.3 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 305HP (227 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft). Standard equipment includes LED fog lights, a body-color rear spoiler, 6-way power front seats, aluminum interior trim and active noise cancellation technology.

The Mustang GT adds a ventilated front hood, a dual exhaust system and 18” alloy wheels. There is also a big brake system, electronic line-lock (burnout system) and a 5.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 420HP (313 kW) and 528Nm (390 lb-ft) of torque.

The 50 Year Limited Edition model features GT Performance package – 6-piston Brembo front brakes and 19” alloy wheels fitted with high-performance Y-speed-rated Pirelli P-Zero summer tires.

May 21, 2014

2015 Ford Mustang – US Pricing Announced

2015 Ford Mustang is already available to order at Ford dealerships across North America. The car is equipped with a wide range of standard features like the entirely independent suspension and the start push-button. There is a choice of three powerful engines and a 50 Years Appearance Package. 2015 Ford Mustang equipped with 3.7-liter V6 engine delivers more than 300 horsepower (220 kW) and 365 Nm (270 lb.-ft.) of torque.

On the other hand, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine generates up to 305 horsepower (224 kW) and 407 Nm (300 lb.-ft.) of torque, while the upgraded 5.0-liter V8 unit produces more than 420 horsepower (309 kW) and 528 Nm (390 lb.-ft.) of torque. Each of engines can be coupled with either an upgraded six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

Wide range of standard features will be included in 2015 Mustang. For instance, the fully independent front and rear suspension will ensure improved driving dynamics and ride quality. Eight airbags including front, knee and side-impact deliver protection for driver and front passenger, while the rear view camera system aids difficult driving conditions.

Other standard features are the individual tire pressure monitor readouts for each wheel, high-intensity discharge headlamps with signature lighting, illuminated, locking glove box, leather-wrapped steering wheel with manual tilt and telescope adjustment, intelligent access, enabling the driver to enter without touching the key fob, push-button start and SYNC connectivity system with next-generation AppLink to control smartphone apps with simple voice commands as well as 4.2-inch color display and two USB ports.

The list of available technologies and accessories is long and includes eight-inch, high-resolution touch-screen display and navigation, Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert upgraded with Doppler-effect radar, Adaptive cruise control and collision warning, Track Apps, Selectable drive modes, electronic line lock and a launch control system that manages engine speed and brakes.

In addition, the Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition will be available for the Mustang EcoBoost Premium and Mustang GT Premium models. The 50 Years appearance package includes a chrome-accented grille, round 50 Years rear badge, 19×8.5-inch alloy wheels mated to 255/40R19 all-season tires, anniversary floor mats and unique seat and door-trim stitching.

The starting price of 2015 Ford Mustang fastback is only $24,425 USD. It will be available in North America this fall.

Source: Ford

May 20, 2014

Olsbergs MSE Enhances Ford Fiesta ST Supercar For 2014 GRC

Olsbergs MSE Ford Fiesta ST Supercar is under preparation for the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship (GRC). The rallycross has existed for three years now, during which Ford Racing has set a high standard, claiming three driver and three manufacturer championships. Olsbergs MSE (OMSE) has involved in the evolution of the Fiesta ST in order to make sure that the car will be a winner this year. The combination of enhancements in the Fiesta ST Supercar and changes in series regulations created an opportunity for improvement.

To be more precise the enhancements included has been done on the suspension, engine, wheels and body. Ford Fiesta ST Supercar’s suspension was an area of significant development with the series changing the spec tire from a bias ply tire to a radial Yokohama tire.

The OMSE retuned Fiesta produces up to 600 hp (441 kW) and 813 Nm (600 ft-lbs) of torque from its turbocharged 2.0L engine. For the wheels, OMSE have partnered with Motegi Racing to develop a lightweight, rallycross-specific wheel. The wheels are strengthened and reduce rotational mass. Ford Racing OMSE factory Supercars will also get updated looks.

Olsbergs MSE Ford Fiesta ST Supercar will make its Red Bull GRC debut on 18th May in Barbados. It will be driven by Patrik Sandell, Joni Wiman, Brian Deegan, and Nelson Piquet Jr.

Source: Ford

May 16, 2014

Silverstone Auctions: 1964 Ford Mustang 1/2 Coupe

1964 Ford Mustang 1/2 Coupe is going to be auctioned at Silverstone Auctions on 24th of May. The vehicle is one of the earliest production runs of the iconic car. In fact, this muscle car is considered as the purest of all Mustangs. More importantly, it is very rare car with a price tag estimated between $23,764 to $30,562 USD (£14,000 to £18,000). This particular example was originally built at Ford‘s Dearborn Michigan plant on 26th of June 1964.

Another interesting fact is that this Mustang still houses its original 260CI V8 Engine matched with the original Cruise-O-Matic transmission. The car was ordered and then produced with one-of-a-kind array of factory fitted options.

Some of them include power steering, power brakes, rally-pac and AM radio with rear speaker. The extremely rare Studio Sonic Sound System is also present in the equipment. The exterior of this Ford is painted in Rangoon Red color, while the interior is in Red Beauty color.

The auction of this car comes amid the 50th anniversary of the original Mustang as well as the launch of a new 2015 Ford Mustang. Thanks to its incredibly beautiful looks it has become one of the greatest American cars of all time and a symbol of a nation.

1964 Ford Mustang 1/2 Coupe was introduced to the world on 17th of April 1964 at the New York Worlds Fair. At the same day Ford secured over 22,000 orders. The reason for that maybe was that it had everything that customers could dream of: sporty looks, factory options, economy and still great performance.

Source: Silverstone Auctions

May 10, 2014

2015 Ford Mustang Hits European Market [video]

Ford is going to hit the European market with the all-new 2015 Mustang on May 24^th. During the UEFA Champions League Final, the manufacturer will receive orders for the sports coupe.

Ford has been an official UEFA Champions League partner since 1992. This year the Final in Lisbon, Portugal, is expected to attract a Europe-wide audience of 70 million football fans and 165 million people around the world.

Initially, the new Mustang is available as a coupe in a Race Red or a convertible in Magnetic Silver. The engine range includes a 2.3 liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine – 309HP (227 kW) and 407Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque or a powerful 5.0 liter V8 with over 426HP (313 kW) and 529Nm (390 lb-ft).

The standard equipment includes black leather upholstery, heated and vented front seats, GPS satellite navigation and 19” alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires.

“The arrival of the new Ford Mustang in Europe is an event that deserves the biggest possible stage. We hope that making the first models available to order at the exact moment the Final kicks off will ensure a reach which matches the significance.”, commented Roelant de Waard, Ford of Europe vice president of Marketing, Sales & Service.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va5F6M-Miok

Source: Ford

May 9, 2014

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