Tag: RTR

  • Ken Block Unveils the EXCLUSIVE Hoonigan Ford Mustang RTR

    Hoonigan-Ford-Mustang-RTR-by-Ken-Block-THUMBWe haven’t seen a tuning like this for a long time. The Hoonigan Ford Mustang RTR by Ken Block is breath-taking at first glance and I’m sure you are going to fall in love with it as I did. The muscle beast was showed for the first time at Ford’s booth at this year’s SEMA Show. As you can see the project is completely unique. It is based on world’s first performance all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang notchback, and is a result of the collaborative effort between Block, Hoonigan and RTR.

    The pony car was heavily modified by RTR and ASD Motorsports and is powered by a 410 cubic inch Roush Yates V8 engine which boasts 845 hp (621 kW) and 976 Nm (720 lb.ft)!!! This force is coupled with a one-off six-speed Sadev SC90-24all-wheel drive system, featuring a hydraulic handbrake system.

    Block unveiled that he and the other teams have been working on this project for more than two years. And now it has come fully to fruition. The racer will be competing with the special Mustang at the Gymkhana SEVEN, and by far, I must say, this is the best Gymkhana car we have ever seen.

    The suspension of the special car is delivered by ASD Motorsports, as well as the full tubular chassis, custom roll-cage, door bars and front and rear suspension mounts. RTR made the carbon fiber body panels, while the wide body of the car was designed by RTR, Ken Block and Hoonigan.

    We can’t pass by the fifteen 52 three-piece R40 wheels in the size of 18” x10.5”, which were fitted with 295/30/18 Pirelli Trofeo R tyres. All in all, this bad boy has made our day: it is one-off, absolutely adorable and has a lot of power and potential to show. Good work Hoonigan!

    Source: Hoonigan Racing

  • 2015 Ford Mustang RTR is Fast and Furious with 725 Horsepower

    2015-Ford-Mustang-RTR-THUMBSince they were shown in the summer just as “teasing” sketches, we’ve been waiting for the SEMA show impatiently. Of course we are talking that passionately about a custom muscle car based on the Mustang of 2015. The tuner releasing the project is called RTR which for only five years (since its birth) has rapidly become one of the most popular automotive brand names worldwide.

    In August, the customization has released info that they are to built a 2015 Ford Mustang based RTR Spec 1 and Spec 2 packages. Now the details about them are revealed officially. Both packs feature the following modifications, which concern only the external appearance of the car: Spec 1 and Spec 2 chin spoiler, rear spoiler, rear diffuser with side splitters, rocker splitters, upper grill with integrated lighting as well as lower grill.

    Of course, there is also a performance upgrades that come on the top of the appearance modifications of the Spec 2 package. Here are the new adjustable amperes and sway bars as well as lowering springs.

    Magnaflow ensured that there is enough sound in the air around the car by delivering the exhaust system. RTR added also optional supercharger and cold air intake system. The engine was tweaked and the result is super exciting: 725 horsepower (533 kW) generated from 5.0-liter V-8 engine with a supercharger attached.

    2015 Ford Mustang RTR will go on sale in January next year through only select Ford dealerships around the globe.

    Source: RTR

  • RTR Teases Two 2015 RTR Ford Mustangs

    2015-RTR-Ford-Mustang-THUMBTwo 2015 RTR Ford Mustangs have been revealed in several renderings. The RTR Spec 1 and Spec 2 serialized vehicles will be available in dealerships globally in January next year. Of course, they are based on the new Ford Mustang S550 platform that includes independent rear suspension. The Spec one muscle car will be powered by either the new 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, which produces more than 300 horsepower (220 kW), or the 5.0L V8 generating over 435 hp (320 kW). The Spec 2 will only be available with the V8.

    The Mustang RTRs will feature aggressive styling characteristics and all-encompassing performance off¬erings expected from the RTR brand led by World Champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. In fact, RTR promises that the performance and overall presence of the Mustang RTR will impress and keep a smile on our drivers’ faces.

    In 2014 Spec 1 upgrades comprised of RTR Axleback exhaust system, high-performance tires and Ford Racing springs. The springs lower the Mustang by 1 inch. On the other hand the exhaust system increases the horsepower with 9 hp.

    In terms of exterior enhancements, there have been added front and rear spoilers, ducted surrounds, signature graphics, special wheels and RTR badges. The interior of the Mustang Spec 1 will feature RTR-branded shift knob, floor mats, badges and numbered serial plate signed by Vaughn Gittin Jr.

    2014 Spec 2 included Ford Racing Tune treatment which contributed to 16 hp increase of horsepower, K&N air filter, upgraded suspension with adjustable shocks and struts, front and rear sway bars, chassis supports and cross-drilled brake rotors. In terms of exterior it stepped over the Spec 1 but added rear diffuser, RTR Rocker splitters, special rear deck-lid graphics and unique badges.

    2015 RTR Mustangs will be exclusively available at Ford Dealers around the world.

    Source: RTR