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Ford S-MAX Concept Offers Sharp Design And Advanced Technologies

Ford S-MAX Concept is a new sport activity vehicle which has just been revealed. It is a refined version of the popular current S-MAX and it takes its characteristics to new levels delivering sharper design, many advanced technologies and high-end craftsmanship.

The new concept is created according to the latest Ford global design philosophy and includes a high mounted grille, swept-back headlamps and a one-of-a-kind new lower fascia. The profile of the vehicle features a front bonnet which sweeps effortlessly into the sharply raked front screen, which in turn flows into the dynamic arc of the roof.

In addition, the stance of the car is further emphasized by its sculptured muscular shoulders, and distinctive headlamps which include Organic LEDs. They are the latest development in lighting and offer better flexibility, fast response and colour range.

Inside the vehicle is offered a versatile interior which can be used from four to seven people. In fact, the interior expresses new design and delivers more convenience, connectivity and flexibility.

The front cabin includes dynamic shapes and forms which are fully visible through the high-set instrument panel in the centre console, while the innovative interior roof design optimizes the feeling of spaciousness. Throughout the interior are utilized high quality materials such as ultra-soft leather wrap for the instrument panel, and leather and carbon fibre detailing for the sculptured seats.

Other highlights here are in terms of the technology included. Ford SYNC system sits at the heart of the vehicle’s advanced connectivity features. It uses MyFord Touch which delivers wireless internet access and is supported by a tablet docking station. Next, the SYNC AppLink enables the driver to voice-control smart phone applications.

Communication and sensor systems on the other hand provide the Ford S-MAX Concept with detailed information about the driving environment. For instance, here are available the Ford’s advanced car-to-car communications technology, Ford Intelligent Protection System with Pre-Collision Assist, advanced version of Active Park Assist and Cross Traffic Alert. In the interior are also offered a range of smart solutions such as Thin Seat Technology and Dual-View Display.

Under the hood of this model is positioned the all-new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with turbocharging, twin-independent variable camshaft timing. It also features advanced technologies which enhance the power and fuel economy of the car.

Source: Ford

August 28, 2013

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Corvette Z06, Panamera, GT-R and Gallardo

Dragtimesinfo has published a video with Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with 667HP going against Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Supercharged with 750HP, Nissan GT-R Mk.2 Ecutek Stage 2 with 660HP, Porsche Panamera Turbo S Stage 1 with 700HP and Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL UGR Race Version with 2005HP.

The first start was versus the Z06, which lost the race. The Mustang GT500 stopped the clock on 30.867 seconds with 267 km/h on 1 mile.

The second race was against the GT-R, which won the race with 29.728 seconds and 288 km/h on mile, while the GT500 set 30.321 seconds and 266 km/h.

The third start versus the Panamera was also doomed, because the Porsche had almost a second lead over the Shelby. The Panamera Turbo S Stage 1 crossed the finish line in 29.711 seconds with 273 km/h, while the Mustang needed 30.607 seconds.

On the last start, the Mustang GT500 set personal absolute speed and et records on 1 mile – 30.225 seconds with 270 km/h, but the winner was the super powerful Gallardo UGR crossing the finish line in 24.422 seconds with 358 km/h.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLTBn66hB6Q

Source: Dragtimesinfo

August 23, 2013

VUHL 05 Enters Production

The exclusive new model VUHL 05 was officially revealed in the beginning of July. Then it made a highly successful public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. At the event were shown a complete car and separate chassis, and then the capabilities of the car were demonstrated on the hill by Esteban Gutierrez.

The success it gained there now leads to the logical consequence of the start of production of the innovative VUHL 05 in November this year. The first cars are planned to enter customers’ hands during the spring of next year.

Having a sports car spirit, the VUHL 05 generates its power from a 2-litre version of Ford’s award-winning DOHC turbocharged EcoBoost engine. The output of the unit is estimated at 285 hp (210 kW) and it can produce 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque. Therefore it is now wonder that the car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 245 km/h.

The company EXTE, which has created the vehicle, collaborated for this project with Magna Steyr, Multimatic and Ford. The VŪHL 05 is made thanks to funding by the Mexican Government as well as private enterprise.

The next public appearance of the silver and black prototype is going to be at Salon Privé in London, which will take place between 4th and 6th of September.

Source: VUHL

August 22, 2013

Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle Now With More Horsepower

Ford has revealed its new vehicle created especially for the police agencies. Soon they will be able to order a Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle which will give them more power than ever: 365 horsepower (268 kW), thanks to the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine the machine is equipped with.

The engine also generates 474 Nm (350 lb.-ft.) of torque and we have seen it already in the Police Interceptor sedan and Ford F-150 trucks. What is more, the new Police Interceptor utility vehicle is designed to meet the demand of increased equipment, pursuit-capable performance and handling.

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost will offer best-in-class performance and excellent fuel economy. What this means is that the enforcement agencies will be ensured to have great levels of capability with no compromise.

Ford’s Police Interceptor engine strategy provides a V6 lineup that outperforms the known V8 engines. The Police Interceptor sedan is offered with a choice of three powertrain options: a 3.5-liter V6 with front-wheel drive, 3.7-liter V6 with all-wheel drive and the powerhouse 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with all-wheel drive. These three units allow the police to choose the powerplant that best meets their patrol requirements.

Source: Ford

August 22, 2013

Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport Makes Debut

Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport series are making a debut. The highly specified vehicle comes to enhance Kuga’s current line-up. It includes a convenience pack which comprises of power fold door mirrors and Active Park Assist.

In addition, there is also featured hands-free power tailgate, which has gained big popularity among customers. Thanks to it, they benefit from the kick activated tailgate opening. The luxurious and refined range topping Titanium X Sport is also fuel-efficient, high-tech and has excellent capabilities.

What is more, those who will enjoy driving the Titanium X Sport will also get great sports styling, that includes body coloured front rear and side skirts, body coloured wheel arches, large rear spoiler, high gloss rear diffuser, front silver skid plate, high gloss black bumper detailing.

Furthermore, to be even more attractive, Ford has given this model unique 19-in alloy wheels, chrome roof rails and dark rear windows with privacy glass. Inside, one can find popular technology options such as Sony DAB Navigation system, Rear View Camera, Active Park Assist and power folding door mirrors.

Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport series has a starting price of US$44,298 (£28,345) and will be available to order from 19th of August.

Source: Ford

August 19, 2013

2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid – 6.6 liters / 100 km

Ford has announced the all-new 2014 C-Max Hybrid which will improve customers’ on-road fuel economy, especially at highway speeds.

“Ford is absolutely committed to being a leader in the hybrid market and to top fuel efficiency across our lineup. We are taking actions with our popular C-MAX Hybrid so that customers are even more satisfied with the vehicle’s on-road fuel efficiency performance.” commented Raj Nair, group vice president, global product development.

In addition to improving the vehicle itself, Ford is changing the way it generates the miles-per-gallon label for C-MAX Hybrid going forward. Previously – and consistent with EPA’s General Label rules – testing of the Fusion Hybrid was used to generate fuel economy labels for a family of vehicles, including both Fusion Hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid. The result was the same fuel economy label values for both vehicles.

The revised 2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid label will carry a class-leading EPA combined fuel economy value of 43 mpg – topping the combined label value of 42 mpg for the Toyota Prius v.

Customers who purchased their vehicle will receive a check from Ford for $550. Customers who leased their vehicle will receive a check for $325.

Source: Ford

August 16, 2013

2014 Ford F-150 Tremor To Pace NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is the first EcoBoost®-powered sport truck which has been chosen to pace the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Michigan National Guard 200 on 17th of August. In fact, the Michigan International Speedway is one of the fastest tracks on the NASCAR circuit. This made the choice for the vehicle pacing the field very easy because it also needs to be fast.

F-150 Tremor not only will deliver high speeds when needed, but also thanks to its light-weight configuration, EcoBoost engine and launch-optimized performance, is perfect for this task. The new truck will feature the style of the FX Appearance Package and launch-optimized 4.10 rear axle in order to deliver customers with fast acceleration.

To be more precise, the FX Appearance Package includes stealthy, flat-black accents with unique 20-inch wheels, stylized bodyside graphics and black badges with red lettering. In addition, the Tremor will also offer flow-through center console and bucket seats.

The interior of this Ford model include black leather seating surfaces with red piping, brushed-metal accents and a red-stitched steering wheel. There are also featured Alcantara seat inserts which add texture and style.

More importantly, the F-150 Tremor is powered by the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. The latter delivers 365 horsepower (268 kW) at 5,000 rpm on regular fuel and generates 570 Nm (420 lb.-ft.) of torque at 2,500 rpm. The engine also includes twin independent variable camshaft timing for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency.

The vehicle will be offered in two- or four-wheel-drive versions, both of which will include an electronic locking rear differential. The F-150 Tremor also comes standard with SYNC® with MyFord Touch, which comprises of a large 8-inch LCD color touch screen, media hub with two USB ports, an SD card reader and audio/video input jacks.

2014 F-150 Tremor will go on sale this autumn.

Source: Ford

August 13, 2013

Ford Launches Mustang Countdown Video Series

Ford is launching “Mustang Countdown” online video series, with which is going to celebrate the 50 years old history of the emblematic car. The videos can be followed on Ford Mustang’s official YouTube page and they throw the spotlight on the legendary sports car and the culture that has formed around it. The video series will continue until the celebration of the 50th birthday of the car on 17th of April 2014.

The first video is called “Where It All Started: The Mustang 1 Concept” and it put an emphasis on the 1962 debut of the first concept car which wears the pony badge. You can view it below. From there the episodes reveal Ford’s exhaustive Mustang archives, Mustang toys, custom Mustangs and more all featuring unique and often rare footage, exclusive new interviews and expert insight.

Furthermore, the “RC Movie Magic: Filming a Chase” delivers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of filmmaker Zach King’s recent project “The Cliché RC Action Chase”. In fact, the short film went viral earlier this year, garnering nearly 3 million views only on YouTube. A pair of radio controlled Ford Mustangs star in an action-packed sequence that includes drifting around corners, tight racing and helicopter gunships.

In fact, more than 9.2 million Ford Mustangs have been sold since the official debut of the iconic car in 1964. The model made till now more than 3,000 appearances on film and TV, some of which include “Bullitt” (1968), “Gone in 60 Seconds” (1974 and 2000), “I Am Legend” (2007) and Drive (2011).

“Mustang Countdown” series is another way in which Ford is honoring that heritage with numerous celebrations over the next year. Morel’s exclusive and unique combination of style, performance and affordability established an entirely new class of sporty cars, and it has led the segment ever since.

In the last 49 years over 9.2 million Mustangs were produced and sold. From the racetrack to the silver screen to the airwaves to the toy box, this Ford model has become a prominent part of pop culture.

httpv://youtu.be/DapPl0lD_9s

Videos Source: YouTube

Source: Ford

August 5, 2013

Ford Ranger at the 2014 Dakar Rally

Ford will participate in the 2014 Dakar, taking place from 5^th to 18^th January 2014 in South America. For the tough rally two Ford Rangers are built and prepared by Neil Woolridge Motorsport.

The two T6 Ranger 4×4 Double Cab vehicles are powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engines with 349HP (260 kW) at 4,500RPM and 560Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque at 4,100RPM. The engine is mated to a Sadev 6-speed sequential gearbox linked to a permanent four-wheel drive setup. The fuel consumption is between 28 liters / 100 km and 90 liters / 100 km, when driving in sandy racing conditions.

These custom Rangers benefit from an independent front/rear suspension, front/rear antiroll bar and ride on 16” Evocorse wheels shod in 245/85 Michelin tires.

The stopping power is provided by Brembo and feature front air-cooled and rear water-cooled brakes.

The crub weight of 2014 Ford Ranger for Dakar is 1,975 kg (4,354 lb-ft).

The first crew features Lucio Alvarez and Ronnie Graue, while in the second car will be driven by Chris Visser and Japie Badenhorst.

The 2014 Dakar Rally Route is sure to be as trying as ever. The event will start in Rosario, Argentina on January 5 and finish in Valparaiso, Chile on January 18 after thirteen stages of competition, which will comprise a total distance of over 8,500 kilometres.

Ford Ranger Technical Specs:

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Regulations
Engine
Engine Management
Power
Torque
Rev limit:
Fuel consumption (L/100 km):
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Fuel Cell
Gearbox
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T6 Ford Ranger 4×4 Double Cab
FIA / ASO T1
Ford Aluminum 5.0L-4V V8 with Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing
Magneti Marelli
260kW@ 4500r/min
560nm@ 4100r/min
5500rpm
90L / 100km in sandy racing conditions and 28L / 100km on normal road driving
Full Composite
Independent Front and Rear
Twin BOS Dampers/Wheel
Antiroll Bar Front and Rear
Brembo Water Cooled Rear
Brembo Air Cooled Front
500L
Sadev 6 Speed Sequential, permanente 4 wheel drive
Air conditioned
LSD Unit Front and Rear
Sadev
GEMS
GKN
16 inch Evocorse rims fitted with 245/85 – 16 Michelin tyres
170km/h
1975kg

Source: Ford

July 30, 2013

Galpin Ford GTR1 at Pebble Beach

Galpin Auto Sports is going to introduce Ford GTR1 at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, next month. The sports car is inspired by Ford GT and comes with super-powerful engine.

The GTR1 will be powered by a 5.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 1,024HP (764 kW) and 998Nm (739 lb-ft) of torque. The top speed will be over 362 km/h (225 mph) – making it a truly modern and bold American mid-engine supercar.

Designed by Galpin Auto Sports, the hand crafted all aluminum body was widened by 5” compared to the Ford GT, and constructed by renowned concept car builder Metalcrafters. It features 20” forged aluminum knock-off wheels fitted with Pirelli P-Zero tires, 6-piston brakes with full carbon rotors, jeweled headlamps and tail lamps and carbon fiber accents.

The interior boasts a machined aluminum instrument cluster, a McIntosh sound system, and luxurious hand fabricated leather trimmed seats, dash, door panels and headliner. The Galpin Ford GTR1 will be extremely limited in production, with a choice of aluminum or carbon fiber bodies.

“We’re incredibly excited and honored to celebrate the culmination of Galpin’s 60 years of creating unique vehicles with the debut of our first supercar at such respected venues,” commented Beau Boeckmann, Vice President of Galpin Motors and President of Galpin Auto Sports.

Source: Galpin Auto Sports

July 25, 2013

Ford EVOS Concept at 2013 Salon Privé

Ford will exhibit the Evos Concept Car at the 2013 Salon Privé, which will be held this September.

The Evos Concept showcases Ford’s global design language and a new vision for customer-focused intuitive technologies. It’s a 4-door, 4-seat fastback concept with state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid technology. The concept also features hinged gullwing-style doors, both front and rear, providing access to the spacious four-seat cabin.

Future Ford products will all feature many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies seen in the Ford Evos Concept, many of which are currently under development in the Ford Research and Innovation laboratories.

Tickets for Salon Privé can be purchased at online or by calling the Ticket Hotline. Entry is fully inclusive of Pommery champagne, lobster luncheon, English afternoon tea and full access to all areas

Ford will exhibit the Evos Concept Car at the 2013 Salon Privé, which will be held this September.

The Evos Concept showcases Ford’s global design language and a new vision for customer-focused intuitive technologies. It’s a 4-door, 4-seat fastback concept with state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid technology. The concept also features hinged gullwing-style doors, both front and rear, providing access to the spacious four-seat cabin.

Future Ford products will all feature many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies seen in the Ford Evos Concept, many of which are currently under development in the Ford Research and Innovation laboratories.

Tickets for Salon Privé can be purchased at online or by calling the Ticket Hotline. Entry is fully inclusive of Pommery champagne, lobster luncheon, English afternoon tea and full access to all areas

Source: Ford

July 23, 2013

Ford F-150 Crimefighter Bat Truck Customized By Galpin Auto Sports

Since Comic-Con has just started we have already seen some unique vehicles made for this event. An example from yesterday is the Kia Sorento Justice League Car. Now it is time for more aggressive vehicle to take our attention – the Ford F-150 Crime Fighter Bat Truck.

This magnificently tuned Ford pays tribute to the original Batmobile. The reason for its existence is the work of the specialists at Galpin Auto Sports, who have built it after the design of Jared Barris.

As a matter of fact, Jared is a grandson of George Barris, who designed and built the iconic first Batmobile back in 1965. George used parts found at a hardware store and the body of a Ford Futura Concept Car.

The result was stunning and made Barris a legend among custom car designers. The original Batmobile was auctioned in January this year for the amount of $4.2 million.

Now Jared Barris is debuting his own version of the Batmobile which is built on the emblematic Ford F-150 and pays tribute to his grandfather’s Batmobile. He envisioned the new version of the superhero’s vehicle as a Bat Truck and has given it the name “The Crimefighter”.

The Ford was customized by Galpin Auto Sports with a tuxedo black paint job and Ferrari red accents, thanks to which the resemblance with the original Batmobile is stunning. In addition, the bed of the Crimefighter has even been adorned with fins. The vehicle is powered by a Ford 5.0-liter V8 engine.

Source: Galpin Auto Sports

July 19, 2013

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