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[26 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 384 views]
2010 Mustang to be campaigned in FIA GT3

The Marc VDS Racing Team’s official launch at Gosselies, Belgium was the venue for the world premiere of the all-new Marc VDS Mustang GT3, which will be campaigned in this year’s GT3 European Championship by Belgian Eric De Doncker and Canadian Scott Maxwell.
The latest addition to the GT3 grid weighs in at just 1350kg and features a 5.3 litre V8 engine, which produces 560BHP. These performance figures, combined with the all-new transaxle on the Ford Mustang Marc VDS GT3 guarantee that the car will …

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[18 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 330 views]
Roush and Barrett-Jackson team up for limited edition Mustang

ROUSH Performance® and Barrett-Jackson have teamed together to offer a limited edition, high-performance version of the Ford Mustang. The concept car for the Barrett-Jackson Edition ROUSH Mustang will be sold at No Reserve during the 8th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach on April 1-3, 2010, at the Americraft Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
“The 2010 Barrett-Jackson Edition ROUSH Mustang ties two leading automotive brands together in an amazing package combining performance and unique styling,” said Jack Roush. “People who …

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[16 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 76 views]
2011 Mustang GT officially rated at 26/17 mpg

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT, powered by a new 412-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine, adds yet another notch to its belt: an EPA rating of 26 mpg highway when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, giving it the best fuel economy in its class.
“The 2011 Mustang continues to exceed expectations in every category, and these fuel economy numbers are another chapter in an incredible story,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president, Global Product Development. “To offer this kind of horsepower and class-leading fuel …

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[12 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 239 views]
Ford Racing announces performance intake manifold for the 3-valve 4.6L V8

Ford Racing has finally introduced one of its most highly anticipated new products, a high-flow intake manifold for the 3-valve V8 in the 2005-2010 Mustang GT. The manifold is constructed of lightweight material, the same as the OEM unit, but features high-flow runners and an open plenum design. The product works best when paired with additional air flow modifications, such as a turbocharger, aggressive camshafts, ported heads, and larger throttle bodies. The Ford Racing intake manifold fits underneath the stock hood and is priced at $599.95.
[Source: Ford Racing]

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[4 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 430 views]
Saleen Speedlab / Brenspeed race car to debut at NMRA Spring Break Shootout

Saleen Performance Vehicles has partnered with Indiana-based Brenspeed and driver Brent White to campaign a 2010 Brenspeed / Saleen Speedlab racecar in nine NMRA events this season.
The racecar boasts a Brenspeed B302 engine and a Saleen Speedlab body kit upgrade.
The engine’s power output is boosted by the new Saleen Series 6.5 supercharger, tuned by Brenspeed to achieve its 600-plus horsepower. The new, all-aluminum B302 short block is available now from Brenspeed.
“Saleen and Brenspeed have partnered for the 2010 season because we have common …

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[4 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 107 views]
2011 Mustang V6 certified at 31 mpg

The 2011 Ford Mustang today breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway.

The Mustang’s official EPA ratings – completed this week – certify that coupe models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter V-6 and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. The standard six-speed manual transmission is rated at …