At SEMA last year Classic Recreations of Yukon, Oklahoma announced a partnership with Shelby to produce a continuation version of the legendary car. The GT500CR, while taking inspiration from the original, is actually a vastly superior car featuring modern suspension and braking systems as well as a start-of-the-art 427ci V8 producing 545 horsepower in base trim. Each GT500CR takes an amazing 2,500 man hours to build, and every car is assembled with a close attention to detail.
Since then we’ve seen a couple different versions of the car including the prototype …

Every year Car and Driver holds their Lightning Lap competition at Virginia International Raceway to “find the best outright combination of power, handling, roadholding and braking offered by the latest performance cars.” This year the entire 2011 Mustang lineup was involved in the competition, from the V6 model to the Shelby GT500. As expected, the Mustangs performed extremely well, winning two of the classes.
The Mustang V6 earned top honors in the LL1 class (under $30,000), beating out the Subaru Impreza WRX and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec and tying …

The latest addition to the popular line of XIM Standalone Coil-On Plug Ignition Kits from FAST delivers trouble-free ignition control the 2011 Ford 5.0L Modular V8. The XIM kit offers simple operational ignition system control and optional programmable ignition system control, independent of the fuel delivery method or any factory computer.
This straightforward solution to coil-on plug ignition control is a complete kit that does not require an OE computer or XFI. Simply install and a few flips of a switch will set the engine …

COMP Cams has announced the availability of Phaser Limiters and Adjustable Phaser Locks to control cam phasing in the 2011 Ford 5.0L Modular V8 engines when using aggressive aftermarket camshafts.
The Phaser Limiters and Adjustable Phaser Locks, which took home the honor of Best New Performance-Racing Product at the 2010 SEMA show, allow independent control over intake and exhaust centerlines, and eliminate piston to valve clearance issues that can occur when using larger aftermarket camshafts in 2011 Ford 5.0L Modular V8 engines.
The COMP Cams Phaser …

COMP Cams has become become the first in the industry to offer aftermarket camshafts designed specifically for the 2011 Ford DOHC 5.0L Coyote 4-Valve V8. The new billet hydraulic roller cams from COMP Cams unlock a major power upgrade for the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0. Designed specifically for Coyote V8 applications, these camshafts are counter balanced and work with phaser limiters to produce optimum safe power.
The gigantic lobe size on the Ford OHC is unlike any other cam-in-block engine, and the dangerous harmonics that …

If a black Mustang fastback pulls up in front of your house the last thing you’d probably expect it to do is start belting out Christmas carols, but that’s exactly what this talented muscle car does. In an impressive display of throttle control with a fine-tuned exhaust system, the driver of this Mustang works the pipes to perform the first few lines of Silent Night.
We have a feeling that there was some creative sound editing going on, but even if it’s completely fake we still love it. You can see …

For those Mustang owners that want to swap out the heavy two-piece driveshaft with a lighter, single piece unit, switching to an adjustable upper control arm is also necessary to allow for a correct pinion angle and prevent any noise and vibration while driving at higher speeds. For 2011 Ford changed the design of the upper control arm mount slightly, meaning that any designed for the earlier S197 Mustangs won’t fit propertly. JPC Racing has the solution with their all new adjustable upper control arm designed specifically for the 2011 …

The 2005-2010 Mustang features an electronically controlled dual throttle body that does an excellent job of metering air into the intake manifold. Of course, more air is better, and several aftermarket companies have developed throttle bodies with larger openings that can feed more air into the Mustang GT’s 4.6-liter V8.
BBK Performance in Temecula, CA specialize in throttle body applications and has developed a 62mm unit for the 2005-2010 Mustang GT. The throttle body is CNC machined from 356 aluminum castings and is designed to increase air flow over 30 percent …

The 2011 Ford Mustang has been receiving praise and awards from the media throughout the year, so it’s no surprise that AutoTrader.com named it the most popular car on their web site. In a recent study done by the online automotive classifieds, they found that more people searched for the Ford Mustang than any other new car. The Mustang edged out the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Mustang was also the fourth most popular car for used car searches. Neither the Dodge Challenger or the Chevrolet …

With all of the Mustangs at SEMA this year it’s hard to pick a favorite, but the Tjin Edition 2011 Mustang GT was definitely near the top of our list. The car features a one-off body kit with an amazing Fortune Samurai Gold paint job complimented by Orange and Gunmetal stripes done by L&R Paint and Body. Additional modifications include 20-inch Forgestar C5 wheels, Baer 6-piston brakes front and rear, an Air Lift fully digital air suspension, Status racing seats with 6-point harnesses and custom upholstery. Under the hood is …