Ford SVT has revealed the 2013 Ford Mustang GT500 doesn’t produce 650hp (485kW), but in fact 662hp (494kW). This makes it significantly more powerful than the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 rival. Jamal Hameedi, Ford SVT’s chief engineer, and Jim Owens, vice president of marketing at Shelby, recently revealed the certified specifications […]
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2014 Ford Mustang to lose retro fastback design?
The Ford Mustang, an icon that’s been around now for over 45 years, could change its profile for the first time in the upcoming 2014 Ford Mustang to appeal to younger generation buyers. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Ford is working on a major makeover for the next-generation […]
Ford vehicles to shed up to 340kg by 2020 with carbon fibre deal
Is a carbon fibre Ford Focus on the way? Well, it might sound farfetched now, but under a new co-development deal between Ford and Dow Automotive Systems, carbon fibre is set to be incorporated in the development of many upcoming models. All automotive companies are looking to improve overall fuel […]
Ford Racing 2013 Ford Mustang project car with 466kW
As a way of marketing Ford Racing performance parts and accessories for the new 2013 Ford Mustang, Ford Racing has developed a project car showcasing parts available from the catalogue. Featuring various engine tuning components, such as a 2.3-litre supercharger, a retuned ECU, bigger injectors, and a sports side-exit exhaust […]
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 headed for New York show (video)
Shelby has announced it will unveil the special 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 at the 2012 New York International Auto Show next month. As the name suggests, up to 1000hp is on offer. Shelby is planning on introducing two different versions for the market; a street version with 950hp (708kW), […]
For Sale: Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby Super Snake with 750hp
Sometimes there’s just nothing quite like a V8. The Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby Super Snake is perhaps one of the pinnacle icons of V8 muscle, featuring a 750hp supercharged engine. This rare right-hand drive version is up for sale in Australia. Located in Queensland, the Super Snake has received a […]
Performax International dealer now in Western Australia
Australia’s leading Corvette and Camaro importer and right-hand drive converter, Performax International, has just appointed Performance West as Western Australia’s very first Performax International dealer. Performax’s newest dealer will stock cars from American heavy-hitters such as Chevrolet and Ford, like the 476kW supercharged Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, to the 318kW 6.2-litre […]
Ford Mustang ‘Dalena Henriques’ Sports Illustrated swimsuit ad campaign is genius
Ford has launched a sexy new ‘Dalena Henriques’ Mustang ad campaign in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated that’s actually quite interesting. We say interesting because there’s more to it than meets the eye. Yes, there is a sexy model in every image, with a 2013 Ford Mustang in the […]