Roush may be known mostly for their halo cars like the 565 horsepower 2013 Stage 3 Mustang we recently drove, but the company also has a wide range of products and cars for all types of budgets. Based on the Mustang V6, the RS Mustang is the best example of this, offering up the appearance and handling of a Roush Mustang while keeping cost to a minimum. Launched as a 2012 model and continuing through 2014, the base RS package costs just $4,000 and features items like 19-inch wheels and tires, Roush lowering springs, an upper and lower grille, front and side splitters, a rear spoiler and more.

Want to know more? Roush has put together a video showcasing the RS Mustang, walking you through the entire vehicle in detail. Have a look below.

[Source: Roush Performance]

Detroit Speed, based in Mooresville, NC, has announced the release of their new QUADRALink rear suspension system for the 1964 1/2 to 1970 Ford Mustang. Using the company’s patended “Swivel-Link” design, the suspension system is available to fully articulate with smooth and solid motion with no binding and without using heim joints that can be prone to excess noise and durability problems. The QUADRALink suspension system also utilizes long upper links that provide great pinion and u-joint angle control, an adjustable panhard rod that provides precise and effective rear axle lateral location during hard cornering, and an anti-roll bar powdercoated gloss black that includes end links, bushings, and mounting brackets for installation.

Retail pricing for the Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear suspension system is listed at $3,000.00.

Detroit Speed QUADRALink Rear Suspension System Features:

• No compromises in suspension geometry
• DSE exclusive no-bind “Swivel-Link™” technology
• Designed to work with DSE Mustang Deep Tubs
• DSE/JRi Aluminum body coilover shocks with ‘Detroit Tuned’ valving
• Coilover Springs
• Upper floor pan crossmember assembly significantly stiffens rear body and frame section
• Long panhard rod for rear axle lateral control during hard cornering
• Adjustable mounting points for correct geometry at different ride heights
• Includes 1”OD x .156”wall Rear Anti-roll bar
• Clears 3” Exhaust
• All links powdercoated satin black

[Source: Detroit Speed]

Agent 47 Racing showed off their latest project this past month at the Fabulous Fords Forever show in Southern California, a 1969 Ford Mustang that will compete in NASA’s American Iron racing series. The car, dubbed the Harbinger X2, is a follow-up to their initial road-going 1969 Harbinger Mustang that the company built a few years ago. As you can see from the photos the new car is still very much in progress, although a company representative tells us it should be ready to go and out on track by early next month.

Unlike the initial Harbinger Mustang, which was based on a fiberglass Dynacorn body, the X2 is a genuine 1969 Mustang, albeit highly modified. The existing frame rails are used, but a fully integrated roll cage extends into the engine bay where a brand new Ford Racing Boss 302 crate motor has been installed. A unique airbox co-developed between Agent 47 and K&N feeds air through the single throttle body, and a custom exhaust system exits just past the passenger door. The exposed front end also reveals Agent 47′s SLA suspension system, with a setup close to their current SN95 Mustang race car. While not pictured, the Harbinger X2 will also get custom fender flares and bodywork inspired by the Trans-Am Mustangs of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

We’ll show you more photos, and hopefully some video, once the Agent 47 Harbinger X2 Mustang is finished, but until then you can see the yet-to-be-completed version in detail in the photo gallery below.

Photos © 2013 MustangsDaily.com

Giving project car owners even more powerplant options, Ford Racing Performance Parts have announced a new selection of short blocks in three different variations. Available in 347, 363 and 427 cubic inch displacements, the short blocks all feature a SCAT forged steel crankshaft, forged I-beam connecting rods and forged Mahle pistons. The 347 and 363 short blocks fit many vehicles originally built with 289 or 302 blocks with 8.2-inch deck height, while the 427 short block’s deck height of 9.5 inches will fit in just about any Ford vehicle.

These same shortblocks also serve as the foundation for a number of Ford Racing Crate Engines. The 347 is used in the 415 HP D347SR Sealed Racing Engine. The 363 pumps out 500 HP as the Z363 Crate Engine – and the 427 produces 535 HP on Z427 Crate Engine form. From there, customers can build them up the way they want them. Just add your choice of heads, cam, intake, and oil pan.

New Ford Racing pushrod short blocks:

• Ford Racing 347 Shortblock – M-6009-347 MSRP $ 4,899
• Ford Racing 363 Shortblock – M-6009-363 MSRP $ 4,999
• Ford Racing 427 Shortblock – M-6009-427F MSRP $ 5,299

[Source: Ford Racing]

Perhaps no other Mustang has been replicated as much as the “Eleanor” from the “Gone in 60 Seconds,” the 1967 Shelby GT500 becoming an instant classic thanks to the movie’s famous car chase scene. Officially licensed versions sell well into the six figures, so we were wondering what this real version – one of eleven built and just three surviving – would go for at Mecum’s Original Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis, IN. While we expected a hefty sum, weren’t prepared for the final hammer price – an even $1 million.

For comparison, another genuine Eleanor Mustang was sold at Barrett-Jackson in 2009 for a “mere” $216,700. Granted, this example is the “Hero Car” used in the movie poster and promotional materials and is undoubtedly in the best condition, but we didn’t expect it to break the seven figure mark. Amazingly, it wasn’t even the highest priced Mustang at the auction with the one-off 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake selling for $1.3 million.

You can read the full vehicle description and see a photo gallery of the car below.

Fans of the Touchstone Pictures 2000 remake of the 1974 cult movie “Gone in 60 Seconds” will recognize this as the original Eleanor, the modified 1967 Ford Mustang piloted by retired master car thief Memphis Raines, played by Nicholas Cage. Several cars were built to handle various duties during the filming of Gone, but this is serial number 7R02C179710, the “Hero” car driven by Cage during filming and used in movie close-ups, posters and promotional materials, in the process launching a whole new trend in Resto Modding. Built by Cinema Vehicle Services (CVS), the design of the car is a work of art, literally. Well-known hot rod designer Steve Stanford sketched out the original concept drawing for the car before the vehicle was brought to life by CVS. The builders were able to mock up Eleanor’s body pieces on a Mustang using clay and wood. Molds were then made to produce a new fiberglass front end filled with high-powered PIAA driving lights, new fender flares, side skirts and scoops, hood and trunk lid. The front suspension was replaced with a lowered and reinforced coilover spring arrangement with power rack and pinion steering; 4-wheel disc brakes were installed and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires mounted on Schmidt 8×17-inch Cobra-style wheels. To give the car big-screen performance, it was treated to a 351/400 HP Ford crate engine, which shares room under the modified hood with a front subframe body brace by Total Control Products, LLC. This progenitor of the Eleanor revolution is relatively untouched inside with the exception of an Autometer Sport Comp Monster tach, fire extinguisher, Go-Baby-Go shift knob button for Line Lock and a switch for activating a nitrous injection system. Being offered directly from the original builder Cinema Vehicle Services, this is the car that jumpstarted the Eleanor resto modding craze.

[Source: Mecum Auctions]

Back in March we told you about a one-of-one 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake that would be crossing the block at Mecum’s Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis, and now the results are in. The very special Shelby commanded a high bid of $1.3 million (plus a seven percent seller’s commision), making it easily the highest grossing car at the auction and the most expensive Ford Mustang ever sold. Our records indicate that the previous number stood at just under $1 million with the sale of a 1965 Shelby GT350R back in August.

So what makes the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake so valuable? As we mentioned before, it’s the only one in the world, but it’s more than just that. It’s also the most powerful and fastest Mustang produced by Shelby in the 1960s, packing a 427 cubic inch V8 from a Ford GT40 race car under the hood. A production run of fifty cars was planned, but the $8,000 price tag, an astounding amount at the time, led to little interest from customers.

You can see the one-off 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake in more detail in the gallery below.

[Source: Mecum Auctions]

Car and Driver is the latest to guess what the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang will look like with a fresh rendering courtesy of artist Jon Sibal. The design sets itself apart from previous ones we’ve seen, not using too much styling from either the Evos Concept or the current S197 Mustang. The front end features perhaps the most traditional Mustang styling, with an aggressive front fascia and dual horizontal grille surrounded by chrome, but the rear has a more generic look void of both the rear quarter window and side scallop. It’s surely an attractive vehicle, although likely not a very accurate interpretation.

The rendering was published by Car and Driver as part of an article called “25 Cars Worth Waiting For” and offers a few details about what to expect for the 2015 Mustang. Unfortunately none of them are new, like the introduction of an independent rear suspension or an available turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Regardless, it’s worth a read, so head on over to their web site by clicking here.

[Source: Car and Driver]

Last week we showed you the first photos of the 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet taking passes down the drag strip at its initial test ‘n tune at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Now, thanks to Ford Racing and a slew of GoPro cameras attached to the car, we can show you some video from the session as well.

At first the footage might not be too different from previous Cobra Jet videos – a nice burnout followed by a wheels-up launch – but the end shows the deployment of a parachute as the car flies through the finish line. The parachute is one of a few new features for the Cobra Jet for 2014 and an NHRA requirement for cars that have trap speeds higher than 150 mph. As we’ve seen previously, the Cobra Jet is more than capable of producing those kinds of numbers.

Have a look at the video for yourself by clicking the play button below.

The beauty of the NASA American Iron Extreme class is that any OEM engine can be used and there are no horsepower or torque limits. As you might imagine, this leads to some interesting powertrain combinations. A perfect example is this 2008 Ford Mustang recently completed by The Mustang Shop in Auburn, WA. Under the hood is a 358 cubic inch V8 sourced from one of Mark Martin’s Winston Cup race car. The engine and several other components from the car including the shifter and driveshaft were purchased from Roush/Yates and squeezed into the Mustang’s engine bay.

According to the company, the stock hood had to be trimmed to accommodate the carbon fiber air cleaner cover, and the intake, cam and carburetor were all swapped out for components more suited to road racing. The Mustang’s stock suspension has been beefed up with a full Whiteline setup including a watts-link system and anti-dive kit.

Want to see and hear more of this very unique NASCAR-powered Mustang race car. Check out the videos and photo gallery below.

[Source: The Mustang Shop]

Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the RTR Drift team traveled to Georgia for an action-packed weekend of Formula Drift fun on Saturday and a signature Smoke Show at Fort Gordon on Sunday. The monumental success of the event at Fort Gordon was only icing on the cake after Vaughn and the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR supported by ASD Motorsports placed 3rd at Round 2 and moved into 1st place overall in the Formula Drift Championship.

Formula Drift returned for the 10th consecutive season to Road Atlanta track. Known for it’s die-hard fans and spectacular drifting under the lights, Round 2 did not disappoint despite the intermittent rain, the fans in Atlanta came out in force and stayed through to the end of the event. The Road Atlanta stop has the largest attendance for the Series outside of California.

The RTR Drift Team came to this round ready to turn up the heat, on and off the track. The RTR Drift Team compound was the “hot spot” for the fans all day; they came by to use the Ready to Rock Free WiFi, charge their mobile devices from the charging station, pick up the latest Vaughn Gittin Jr., Drift Alliance, Speedhunters, Electric Visual, and Mustang RTR gear, check out the jaw-dropping ’69 Mustang RTR-X that was on display, take a picture with the beautiful Monster Models, get an autograph from Vaughn, or to listen to the musical styling’s of DJ Ahuf that were jamming on the speakers.

Back on track, Vaughn placed 9th out of over 50 drivers in the first round of qualifying and therefore was obligated to omit taking a second run by placing in the top sixteen in accordance with Formula Drift rules. He battled his way through Dave Briggs in the top 32, Matt Fields in the top 16, and found himself faced with fellow Speedhunters driver Fredric Aasbo in the Great Eight.

“This event has always been an event that is just hard to predict as the weather always seems to test us. There were a lot of hard fought battles and a lot of that was due to the inconsistent weather,” says Vaughn. “With the rain, the track changed every run and every turn. We saw the first moment of insanity during my battle with Fredric Aasbo. I literally jumped over the front corner of his car, landed in drift and completed the course. The judges ruled that we would run again and I was able to hold it down to win the battle.”

Vaughn continued: “We had more insanity in my battle with Daigo [Saito] in the semi-finals. As soon as we entered the track, the tape that was holding the seam of his roof flew at me, and the six-foot streamer hanging off completely disoriented my timing. I went off through the infield and made some contact. On the lead run, I gapped him at every single turn and I was just driving as absolutely hard as I possibly could. Despite having our disadvantage from our chase run, we clearly dominated Daigo on our lead run and I look forward to battling him throughout the season.”

Vaughn then faced Michael Essa in the consolation round and earned the third place spot on the podium after throwing down two solid runs.

“I am just so pumped on the support from ASD motorsports and the entire RTR drift team; we all gave it one-hundred percent,” says Vaughn. “Finishing on the podium for the second event in a row and taking the points lead is an awesome result to all the hard work. We are looking forward to continuing the momentum through out the rest of the season!”

The day after Formula Drift, the RTR Drift team traveled to Augusta’s Fort Gordon for one of their signature “Smokeshows”. Vaughn Gittin Jr. gave rides in the Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Mustang RTR and fellow Formula Drift driver and Drift Alliance teammate Ryan Tuerck gave rides in the Gotta Have it Green Mustang RTR Spec 2. A huge crowd was onsite to witness the drifting skills of Vaughn and Ryan, as well as take in the whole experience which also consisted of getting the chance to drive many HPI Racing remote control cars, sample a Monster Energy drink, take a picture with the beautiful Monster Energy models, buy some Vaughn Gittin Jr. / Drift Alliance gear, check out the brand new Ford GT500 and the ’69 Mustang RTR-X that were both on display and on the track piloted Vaughn, and get autographs and high-fives from both the drivers. The event turned out to be a monumental success for everyone in attendance.

Next up for Vaughn Gittin Jr., he begins his international competition efforts by heading to China for the first round of WDS. For more information, please visit VaughnGittin.com or Facebook.com/OfficialVaughnGittinJr.

[Source: Vaughn Gittin Jr. Motorsports]