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Ford Edge Concept Prepared For European Market

Ford has exclusively unveiled the brand new Ford Edge Concept, giving hints to the technologies included, the design and craftsmanship of the future SUV. Edge Concept also includes some of the most innovative technology features such as push-button and remote-operated parking.

In fact, the Edge will be Ford’s first large SUV developed for Europe and will go on sale by 2017. Some of the key attributes of this SUV include sleek and sporty appearance, capability, fuel efficiency and advanced technology.

To be more precise, the advanced features that will be added in the future vehicle comprise of driver-assist technologies and semi-automated ones, which will offer more intelligent and capable driving experience.

For instance, here debuts the Fully Assisted Parking Aid which is still in prototype form. It builds on Ford’s Active Park Assist feature and lets the driver park their vehicles at the touch of a button or a remote control. Via ultrasonic sensors, this system finds a perpendicular parking space.

Ford also works on refining its Obstacle Avoidance systems, which can detect slow-moving objects or stationary obstacles in the same lane ahead. In the cases when the driver fails to steer or brake after the warnings, the system automatically steers and brakes to avoid a collision.

As one can see from the pictures below, Ford Edge Concept sports sculpted, fluid and athletic lines. However, it also adds a sense of aggressiveness via its strong shoulders and the rearward slope of the grille.

Furthermore, Edge Concept also includes high-tech application of Active Grille Shutters which contributes towards ideal engine operating temperature and maximization of aerodynamic efficiency. In addition, there are also featured air curtains on the lower part of the front fascia that guide air from the front of the vehicle through the front wheel wells and down the side of the vehicle.

The interior of the car looks as premium as the exterior. Some of the exclusive features here include a leather-wrapped and hand-stitched instrument panel, 10in centre display featuring Ford SYNC with Voice Control and Touchscreen, and a dynamic centre stack with mechanical switchgear. Black Nubuck leather wraps the upper instrument panel, centre console and door elements.

Source: Ford

November 20, 2013

2015 Ford Mustang [render video]

A render video of 2015 Ford Mustang was published in Youtube by Mustang6G. The upcoming model is set to debut at the North American International Auto Show.

The render version takes some design cues from the Evos Concept. It boasts small headlights and a prominent grille as well as a flowing roofline. There is also a distinctive rear end that features an integrated spoiler and unique taillights.

The interior will feature better materials, MyFord Touch infotainment system, a revised three-spoke steering wheel and gear lever as well as some metallic trim elements.

The engine range will include a 3.7 liter V6 – 305HP (227 kW) and a 5.0 liter V8 with 420HP (313 kW). Possibly the 2015 Mustang will be fitted with the super-economic 2.3 liter EcoBoost four-cylinder – 275HP (205 kW).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dl317QTUf0

Source: Mustang6G via Youtube

November 19, 2013

Ford Mustang Need For Speed To Pace Ford EcoBoost 400 Season Finale

On 15th till 17th of November Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway will take its place. There fans from all over the U.S. are going to see stock cars racing side-by-side at breathtaking speeds.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the Ford EcoBoost 400 season finale will be lead led by a highly-customized Mustang. It is this Ford Mustang which is featured as a main star in the upcoming Hollywood movie, “Need for Speed”. The vehicle can also be chosen in the Electronic Arts video game entitled “Need for Speed Rivals.” At the event, the pace car will be driven by one of the film’s stars, Ramon Rodriguez.

Another vehicle at the race will be the F-150 Tremor which will pace the Ford EcoBoost 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event. The third featured car is the Mustang GT500 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300.

Ford Mustang Need for Speed is one-off, being created especially for the film. Its design includes a custom-designed wide body and unique 22-inch alloy wheels. It is capable of producing 900 horsepower (662 kW), and has larger intakes to feed its supercharged V-8 engine.

What keeps the engine cool is the enlarged lower grille with corner air intakes to cool the front brakes. The aerodynamic drag was reduced by the utilization of low profile mirrors and extended rocker panels.

The redesigned splitter on the other hand delivers enhanced handling at high speeds. At the rear, the spoiler and diffuser were created to improve airflow, reducing drag and giving additional traction for high-speed acceleration.

Source: Ford

November 13, 2013

2014 Ford Ka Concept

The all-new 2014 Ford Ka Concept was recently revealed in Brazil and now several pictures have been published online. It is set to hit the market sometime next year, so this is pretty much “production model”.2014 Ka looks like shrunken Fiesta and takes a lot of features from it. Still, the headlights resemble the ones seen on the Escort Concept. The engine range will include a 1.0 liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated power unit with 80HP (59 kW), a 1.5 liter petrol/ethanol with 111HP (82 kW) on ethanol and 107HP (79 kW) when using gasoline.2014 Ford Ka is scheduled to go on sale in Brazil and probably the company will bring it to Europe as well.

November 13, 2013

Ringbrothers Ford Mustang Blizzard – 710HP

Ringbrothers have unveiled their Ford Mustang Blizzard for 2013 SEMA. It boasts brilliant white paint job and super powerful V8.

Blizzard gets its power from a highly modified 351-based 427cid V8 engine NASCAR Sprint Cup Series style engine build by Wegner Motorsports. Induction is handled by a Holley carburetor and exhaust is funneled through Flowmaster Mufflers. Ringbrothers has also installed a Be Cool radiator and fan setup that keep the engine running at its optimal temperature while Royal Purple lubricants work to keep everything running smoothly. The result is 710HP (529 kW) sent to the rear wheels through a Bowler 5-speed manual transmission and a John’s Industry limited-slip differential.

Putting all of the power to the ground are a set of HRE 560R forged wheels shod in Nitto Invo tires that measure 265 up front and 325 out back. Inside of the wheels, Baer six-piston calipers bring this pony to a stop from full gallop without even breaking a sweat. The car is actually setup to handle as well as the Stock Cars that inspired its engine thanks to a Detroit Speed & Engineering front coilover and rear Quadralink suspension with AFCO shocks and DSE sway bars.

Source: Ford

November 6, 2013

2014 Ford Mustang SVT Shelby GT500 – Nurburgring Lap 7:39

2014 Ford Mustang SVT Shelby GT500 managed to make a lap around Nurburgring in 7 minutes and 39 seconds.

Shelby GT500 is powered by 5.8 liter supercharged V8 – 662HP (494 kW) and 855Nm (631 lb-ft). The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). ¼ mile in 11.6 seconds with 201 km/h (125 mph) terminal speed. The curb weight is 1,750 kg (3,850 lbs).

The sports car also features large Brembo brake system, re-tuned suspension, electronic launch control and a Torsen limited-slip differential.

It is always interesting to see another sports car doing a lap around the Green Hell. Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hiSgO7Jq3I

Source: SVT Performance via Youtube

October 30, 2013

2014 Ford Mustang Convertible by Hollywood Hot Rods To Debut At SEMA

One of the highlights at SEMA Show at Ford Motor Company’s stand will be 2014 Ford Mustang GT Convertible transformed by Hollywood Hot Rods. The team envisioned to create something uniquely different than a standard Mustang.

And it definitely did, because the professionals didn’t just add accessories and a custom paint job, but in fact have changed the car. They have redesigned some key elements of the car, like the roof and rear section.

The result is an entirely new and bold design that propels Mustang into supercar status while retaining classic Mustang DNA. More than 150 hours of went into reshaping the entire rear section of the car in metal. Additional 250 hours were needed for hand-forming of the aluminum lift-off roof.

Other body modifications that feature the front splitter, side scoops, skirts and diffuser were made in aluminum. What is more, Hollywood Hot Rods decided to enhance the powertrain of this Mustang via a Ford Racing Whipple supercharger and Banks Power water-methanol injection system.

As a consequence, the 5.0-liter V8 engine is now capable of developing 750 horsepower (551 kW). Cortex Racing X-treme grip track suspension system complements the tires. At last, a full custom interior was created in order to round-off the envisioned idea of American supercar.

Exterior:

Handmade lift-off aluminum hard top
Completely redesigned tail section
One-off handmade aluminum body accessories, front grille, air splitter, rear wing

Engine:

5.0-liter V8 with Ford Racing Whipple supercharger
Banks Power water-methanol injection system

Suspension:

Cortex Racing, X-treme grip track suspension including rear Watts linkage and torque arm
JRI coilover dampers at all four corners
StopTech six-piston brakes

Source: Ford

October 28, 2013

Hertz Ford Focus ST-H In Panther Black Body

Hertz Ford Focus ST-H is a spectacular tuning that comes all the way from Amsterdam. The unique vehicle was entirely refined, starting from the exterior and ending up with the interior.

First of all, this spectacular Ford Focus ST-H pays tribute to all of those adorable Mustangs. This is visible to the unique Gold stripes which run from the front till the rear of the car. In addition, the golden theme was continued in the new rims on which now this Focus runs.

Next, the Hertz Ford Focus ST-H had to be powerful enough. This is the reason that motivated the team to equip it with 250 horsepower (184 kW) 2.0 EcoBoost engine. This powertrain is capable of an acceleration time of 6.5 seconds when the car has to cover the 0 – 100 km/h sprint.

In addition, the machine has an electronically limited to 248 km/h. Furthermore, the exterior of this five – door hatchback was additionally improved by the inclusion of new sporty ST bumpers, side skirts and a centrally positioned exhaust ST.

The black color theme of the exterior continues in the interior through the black leather electrically adjustable Recaro Recaro front and rear seats. At last to be mentioned is that this Focus ST has been equipped with many innovative technologies such as Ford’s SYNC connectivity system.

Source: Ford

October 24, 2013

Ford At 2013 SEMA Show

With SEMA Show being just around the corner, many brands are preparing to showcase exquisitely tuned vehicles. One of them is Ford, which will have on its modified versions of Ford’s most popular models, including Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, F-150 and Super Duty.

In addition, the brand will also exhibit a car-mixture between the European styling of Transit Connect Wagon and Transit Connect cargo van is mixed, thanks to the creativity of the industry’s top builders and customizers – “Vandemonium”.

The aim of the transformation is to illustrate how the vehicle can be utilized beyond family or commercial transportation. Not only was the exterior of the car given a new custom paint finish, but also features that include modern technologies.

As a teaser ahead of the Show, Ford has released renderings of the best SEMA project vehicles in Dreamcase, a digital display. The first vehicles to be featured in Dreamcase are 2014 Mustangs and Fiestas, outfitted with the best aftermarket upgrades and wearing custom colors.

Source: Ford

October 21, 2013

2015 Ford Mustang [render]

Mustang6G has published several render pictures of the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang. The new Mustang is more likely to be introduced in the end of this year.As we can see, the exterior boasts evolutionary design that is instantly recognizable. Despite the familiar styling features, there is a new sleeker profile with a stylish roof. There are also distinctive taillights and a sporty diffuser with a triangular reverse lighting unit.The engine range will include a 2.3 liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with 350HP (261 kW) and a mighty 5.0 liter V8 with 450HP (335 kW). There will be also an entry level V6 and a top-of-range Shelby model.Stay tuned for further information!

October 15, 2013

2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SE Named Off-Road Truck Of Texas

2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition was revealed in the beginning of April this year and only several months later it is receiving one of its numerous-to-come-awards. This special edition Ford was named by Texas Auto Writers Association as the “Off-Road Truck of Texas.”

From Thursday through Saturday, TAWA members put trucks through rigorous testing at Knibbe Ranch near San Antonio, where they have pushed the Raptor to the limit on one of the most rugged off-road courses in Texas. Of course, the Raptor showed that it was the most capable off-road pickup in America, as well as America’s favorite.

The vehicle was introduced back in 2009. Since then the F-150 SVT Raptor continues to find new fans and achieve sales success, ad more importantly an evidence for this is that it has an increased sale rate of up 14 percent only for this year.

The Special Edition –of the model was the latest variant of the truck which has exclusive interior and exterior upgrades which additionally differentiate its appearance. One of the highlights featured in the Raptor are its functional design cues and segment-exclusive suspension technology.

In addition, the Raptor SE is seven inches wider than a base F-150. The length was added in order to make room for the additional suspension components that enable its off-road capabilities. To be more precise, what gives the vehicle 11.2 inches of front suspension and 12.1 inches at the rear are the internal triple-bypass shocks by FOX Racing Shox.

Moreover, an electronic locking rear differential and Torsen limited-slip front differential provide excellent capability for rock crawling and other low-speed off-road activities. Industry-exclusive beadlock-capable wheels come as an option, however they help increase grip in low-traction conditions, along with high-intensity discharge headlamps for improved visibility. SYNC with MyFord Touch is another available feature which delivers more connectivity.

SVT Raptor is powered by the 6.2-liter V8 engine which is capable of generating 411 horsepower (325 kW) and 588 Nm (434 lb.-ft.) of torque. The unit is coupled with an electronic six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission with tow/haul mode.

Source: Ford

October 15, 2013

Vortech Supercharged Ford Mustang Ready For SEMA Show

The Team at Vortech Superchargers has created this very special Project Yellow Jacket Ford Mustang, which of course has been designed an prepared especially for the upcoming 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas.

As a basis served the iconic Mustang model from the model year 2014. Additionally, the tuners also disclose that they wanted to create something really eye-popping with a mechanical package to match the appearance.

Therefore they have equipped this Ford with a 3D Carbon’s Boy Racer kit, along with a carbon-fiber cowl induction hood and other carbon accents from TruFiber. All parts were finished in a custom paint delivered by DuPont.

Furthermore, under the carbon-fiber hood one can find the powerful 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine, which was topped off with a Vortech V-3 Si supercharging system. It is capable of generating 605 horsepower (444 kW) and 640 Nm (473 lb.-ft.).

The other upgrades that were mentioned so far feature Webasto custom electronic sunroof, iForged Icon three-piece wheels in dimensions 20- x 9-inch for the front and 20- x 11-inch at the rear wrapped in Falken Azenis FK453 tires (275/40/20 front, 315/35/20 rear), custom powder-coated Maximum Motorsports Road and Track box suspension package, and Baer 6S six-piston brakes at all four corners.

Source: Ford

October 10, 2013

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