SEMA 2009: Ford 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet Preview

Ford made a huge success when they had a limited run of 50-units of its 2008 Mustang Cobra Jet last year. The cars sold out long before they even made it to the production line, so comes as no surprise that Ford have a 2010 model on show at SEMA 2009. Read more

Chevy sells more Camaros in June than Ford did Mustangs

June was a great month for Chevy, as they sold more Camaros than Ford did with its Mustang. AutoBlog have noted that this trend will continue for some time yet, as general Motors have a backlog of 10,000 sold orders that they have to fill. Read more

2009 Ford Mustang: 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition

How would you like your very own special edition Ford Mustang named after you? Well the former president of the Ford division has had this very honour.

Lee Iacocca - father of the Mustang – has built his own version, which is known as 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang Read more

Ford Mustang Cobra Jet: First Impressions

The first impressions of the Ford Mustang Cobra were amazing, it went for its first race at its local drag strip, with its whopping great supercharged engine size of 5.8 litre,V8 engine with a massive 425 horsepower so there is no doubt that the cobra flew down the drag strip for its fastest ever first drive.

The Ford Mustang Cobra was first introduced back in 1968 with just huge engines and all of the interior taken out to make the car lighter and faster for the drivers, compared to today’s Cobra where everything is so light it don’t matter what goes in the car, it will still go as fast as its made to go no doubt about that.

Although Ford like to say the engine has 425HP standard but when it gets taken out on to the drag strip and is modified by the teams they get taken up to around 500-600 HP and are able to clear the strip in just 11 seconds, where the cobra’s are just so fast and powerful private teams at the NMRA Ford nationals event managed to get hold of a few to use in their races.

To see the full review and the photo gallery jump over to autoblog.com.

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Custom 2010 Ford Mustang

Are you a fan of Ford’s Mustang range? It’s hard not to be judging from the look of this latest custom 2010 design we have found by Chip Foose. Best of all, it’s up for grabs for one lucky winner. Read more

Ford announce 2010 Shelby Cobra GT500: Most powerful Mustang

Ford is treating their customers to something new and special ahead of the 2009 North American International Auto Show, 2010 Shelby GT500. This is no ordinary Shelby; it is a Cobra version and is the most powerful Mustang for 2010. Read more

2010 Ford Mustang Videos

The 2010 Ford Mustang looks set to be one of the hottest cars to be on show this year, but is this car enough to help turn the fortunes of the struggling Ford Motor Co. there are a number of videos on YouTube that show the new 2010 Mustang in all its glory. Read more

New 2010 Ford Mustang at Los Angeles Auto Show

Ford Motor Co. are doing all they can to get people to part with some cash to help their cash flow, so their answer is to revive the classic Mustang muscle car, by giving the 2010 Ford Mustang a makeover. The new car will be on at Los Angeles Auto Show this week. Read more

ROUSH P-51A Mustang: Aviation-themed car for 2009

ROUSH® Performance is to launch the P-51A Mustang, an aviation-themed Sports GT car for 2009. The car is to be based on the World War II fighter plane; this is the second time that a Mustang has been based on a plane. Read more

SEMA 2008 Round-Up of Top News

SEMA 2008 started on Tuesday, November 4 and ends on Friday, November 7. The car show is held at the Las Vega Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The SEMA is the best auto show to visit for specialty products for the trade, as a result is not open to the public. Read more

2010 Ford Mustang GT

Most the articles that has written about the 2010 Ford Mustang always seems to be about spy shots or new pics that websites have managed to come across, but no facts about the car itself. We do not know what engine will be used, and how much horsepower the car will produce.

So I will have to give the people what they want for now, and that is the newest pics available. Well thanks to Jalopnik, they have found some cool full dash pics and more. These teaser images have to be the best yet of what we can expect from the interior from the 2010 Ford Mustang GT. The pics show us the dash and gauge layout. Looking at the pics, you will notice how smooth the pods are as well as having softer lines on the dash.

The dash in the 2010 Ford Mustang GT looks nice, much better than we were expecting, as other models have not gone for a design change like this. However; we will have to reserve judgment until we get to see the car for real.

Will the 2010 Mustang turn Ford’s fortunes?

Ford are hoping that the new 2010 Mustang will be able to turn the automakers fortunes, but that is a tall order as we enter a very unstable time in the market. It does not matter how much promotion Ford do with the release of their new vehicle, one thing still remains, there is not as much money to go around and the first thing that consumers will tighten their belts on are purchases of new cars. Read more

Ford Mustang 2008 Motorist Choice Award Winner

The Ford Mustang is the winner of the 2008 Motorist Choice Award, Sporty Car segment. The awards are based on cost of ownership data from IntelliChoice.com and vehicle owner satisfaction information from AutoPacific.

The Mustang outranked the Volkswagon Eos, Hyundai Tiburon, Mitsubishi Eclipse and last year’s winner, the Scion tC, in 17 categories, including Image, Vehicle Reputation, Power & Acceleration, Reliability, and Fun to Drive. Read more

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles to run on regular unleaded gas

With per-gallon prices hovering around $4, customers are sensitive to every penny spent at the pump, and Ford Motor Company is leveraging technologies to help consumers avoid an even further hit to their wallets. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, including luxury models like the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS, run - and run well - on regular unleaded gas, a true competitive advantage given today’s skyrocketing fuel costs.

By developing vehicles that deliver both fuel efficiency and performance using regular unleaded gasoline, customers can save as much as $200 annually at the pump filling up a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury product rather than using expensive premium unleaded fuel as some other automakers require. Read more

Aviation-themed Mustang to be auctioned off

The numbers tied to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh are impressive, if not overwhelming - but there’s one statistic especially worth eyeing.

Some 2,500 show aircraft and 650,000 visitors are expected at this year’s meet, which runs from Monday - Aug. 3. An estimated 10,000 airplanes are expected to fly in to the airport in east-central Wisconsin. And here’s the kicker: The event will feature one cool Ford Mustang.

A special one-of-a-kind AirVenture Mustang, the Mustang AV8R, will be unveiled on Sunday. The classic American car was named after the famous P-51 Mustang fighter, which played a key role in World War II as a bomber escort. Several P-51s are slated to be at Oshkosh, according to the show’s web site, www.airventure.org.

The team at Ford Racing helped develop the aviation-inspired Mustang AV8R. Special features on the 2009 Mustang GT include a glass roof, which is a new option on Mustangs this year; special front and rear fascias; integrated spoiler; and Shelby GT500 wheels. Ford Racing’s contributions include a handling pack (dampers, lowering springs, anti-roll bar kit and strut tower brace), supercharger and tuned exhaust that will generate 400 horsepower from the aluminum block 4.6-liter, 24-valve V-8 engine.

The Mustang AV8R is painted in Satin Silver matte paint with Black Gloss accents. The interior features distressed “bomber jacket” leather inserts and trim panels along with a “Bullitt” aluminum instrument panel appliqué and shift knob. It also has an appliqué autograph area for the aviation legends and notable enthusiasts scheduled to be in attendance, who include Edsel B. Ford II, Chuck Yeager, Jack Roush, Harrison Ford, John Travolta, Morgan Freeman and Jim Lovell.

Douglas Gaffka, the chief designer for the Mustang, took a restrained, modern approach for the Mustang AV8R.

“We chose anodized silver for the body sides and high-gloss black for the hood, which flows through the glass roof - it was almost like having a canopy,” Gaffka said. “We also embedded the Air Force star in the glass.”

Collectors can bid on the car. Perspective owners should contact Matt Miller at 1-800-236-1025 for details about the July 31 auction. Auction proceeds will benefit the EAA’s Gathering of Eagles program, which helps provide scholarships for young people interested in aviation careers.

Donating the Mustang AV8R is the latest example of Ford’s continuing commitment to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Last year, Ford donated two tickets to the finals of “American Idol,” which sold for $16,500. Ford and Shelby Automobiles donated a Mustang Shelby GT-H in 2006, which sold for $250,000.

“The Mustang AV8R is the latest commitment from Ford in support of EAA’s effort to build the future of aviation,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA president. “This stunning, one-of-a-kind automobile will be a very special addition to our Gathering of Eagles fund-raiser, which supports EAA’s aviation education and preservation work throughout the year.”

Source - Press Release

Unique Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Promotion

When the concept for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup was devised, it was a given that the series would produce razor-close racing in new Mustang FR500S units. The real challenge was how to deliver a unique, cutting-edge approach for the launch and promotion of a new racing entity in today’s crowded market place.

Taking some of the new series’ attributes to heart, Ford Racing and Miller Motorsports Park began discussions with Dublin, Ohio-based Barbasol Shaving Cream Read more

10 examples of Ford successes already achieved

Ford continues to make great strides toward achieving its goal of best-in-class quality. The following ten examples show some of the successes already achieved along the way.

1. Now shoulder-to-shoulder with industry leaders in initial quality - The quality of Ford brand vehicles soared to the top of the charts equaling that of Toyota and Honda, according to the second quarter 2008 U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study conducted by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. The study showed Ford brand improved 6.5 percent versus last year with a combined average of 1343 things-gone-wrong (TGW) per 1,000 vehicles during the first three months of ownership. This performance is statistically equivalent at the 95% confidence level to the TGW levels of Honda and Toyota Read more

2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang: convertible-like driving no harmful rays

The new 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang certainly is a great addition to the range, this vehicle offers you the enjoyment of driving a convertible-like car, but the glass roof filters most of the suns harmful rays. This glass roof is the first of its kind from Mustang, even though it is a glass roof the car is still very cool and the new type of glass offer less wind noise.

Other cars which offer this new glass roof are the 2009 Lincoln MKS and the New 2009 Ford Flex. How great is it to be able to drive your car and be able to see most things around and above you, and you will not have your breath taken away like you do with a convertible. These new glass roofs that filter 90 percent of the sun’s heat-generating infrared (IR) rays, as well as 96 percent of burn-causing ultraviolet (UV) rays are now being shipped to dealerships.

The UV-filtering capability of the new Mustang’s glass roof is almost as good as having a sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of approximately 50. The new screen also filter out IR rays, this means that the heat load in the cabin is much lower than it would be from a standard glass roof. The glass is also reflective which reduces energy as the vehicle’s air conditioner system does not need to work as hard; the interior fabric is also protected from fading and deteriorating.

Paul Randle, chief nameplate engineer, has said Quality is a continuous process. The whole team is passionate about it, which results in our paying attention to the smallest details.” He also added “Our owners have high expectations, and we always want to meet them - with strong features like this new roof option, quality and performance.”

Source – Press Release

Ashley Force’s Mustang Funny Car reaches semifinal at NHRA race

Ashley Force, driver of the Castrol GTX Mustang, made it to the third round of the NHRA race in Joliet, Ill., before losing to Tony Pedregon. She remains second in the standings, now just 57 points behind leader Tim Wilkerson. Read the press release below.

DEARBORN, Mich., June 8, 2008 – Ashley Force’s Mustang Funny Car may have been the best dragster going into Sunday’s NHRA race in Joliet, Ill., but a broken belt in the semifinal round ended her day early, highlighting a busy Ford Racing weekend.

Force qualified third and had defeated her teammate Robert Hight in the first round and Gary Scelzi in the second round on her way to the semifinal against Tony Pedregon. In the semifinal run, Force jumped out to an early lead before her car suffered a dropped cylinder and broken supercharger drive belt, causing her to lose enough power to end her day earlier than she hoped.

“This weekend I definitely felt like we were going to go a lot of rounds because my car was so good,” Force said. “The conditions were so difficult, but we still ran well. Getting our car down both lanes really gave us some confidence. We had a really good feeling going into this race. It’s tough on the team when you have to sit around in the rain. We were ready every round, and I am so proud of my guys. There were no mistakes. Bad luck just bit us, (but) we gave them a run for their money.”

Force remains second in the standings, now just 57 points behind leader Tim Wilkerson.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup series was at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., where Matt Kenseth finished as the top Ford driver in the race in the No. 17 Fusion. Kenseth crossed the finish line in seventh place and moved up one spot to 15th in the standings as he continues his charge toward championship contention.

Carl Edwards led late in the race for a few laps before heading into pit road. On his way out, Edwards’ car had a flat left-rear tire and he needed to pit yet again, dropping him to 33rd. Edwards would fight back the rest of the race and still ended with a top-10 finish, taking ninth place. He remains fourth in the standings.

“It was not too bad,” said Edwards of his finish considering his flat tire. “We have just got to a better job on pit road. But, we went from 34th to ninth. I’m not real good at math, but that’s a lot of cars. This was fun. I mean, I had a good time on that last run. I just wish (I had) 10 more laps or something to work on people, you know?”

David Ragan led all Ford drivers across the finish line in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Nashville, Tenn., finishing fifth in the No. 6 Fusion. Ragan has landed a top-10 finish eight times through 15 Nationwide Series races this season.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers competed in Fort Worth, Texas, this weekend. Bobby East, who was behind the wheel No. 09 F-150 for the second time this season, spent the entire day running in the top 10 before eventually finishing eighth. The finish marked East’s first top-10 result in a NASCAR event. East has run in a total of 37 NASCAR events; 26 Truck Series races and 11 Nationwide Series races.

“The Zaxby’s Ford F-150 was great,” said East. “We unloaded good, and Chad Norris and the crew did a great job. Our performance was because of him, Mike Beam and Matt Puccia. I want to thank everybody. I want to thank Jack Roush for this opportunity.”

East will also be driving the No. 09 F-F150 again next weekend at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

Four Fords finished in the top 10 spots of the Grand-Am Rolex Series race at Watkins Glen, N.Y. Team Owner Michael Shank’s No. 60 Ford-Riley Daytona Prototype, driven by Oswaldo Negri Jr. and Mark Patterson, took fourth place, while his No. 6 Ford-Riley Daytona Prototype, driven by Ian James and John Pew, were sixth.

“All of our drivers really pulled their weight for all six hours out there,” said Shank. “Oz [Negri Jr.] and Ian did over three hours each and didn’t put a wheel wrong. It was a very good weekend all around for us. We were in the fight all day, and Mark put in I think his absolute best stint ever, bringing the car into the pits in second place deep into the race. Just fantastic.”

Memo Gidley and Brad Jaeger finished fifth in the No. 77 Ford-Dallara Daytona Prototype and Brian Frisselle and Mark Wilkins took seventh in the No. 61 Ford-Riley Daytona Prototype.

Next weekend, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will compete at Michigan International Speedway, while the NASCAR Nationwide Series will be in Sparta, Ky. Also competing will be the Grand-Am KONI Challenge and the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ont.

Ford Mustang GT convertible is the 9 millionth and heads to Iowa

Iowa farmer Thomas Krumm went to his local Ford dealer to order a Mustang GT convertible and unwittingly ordered a piece of history – his Mustang is the 9 millionth built by Ford Motor Company.

He discovers that today when he picks up his milestone Mustang at Gookin Ford in Story City, Iowa.

Krumm, a farmer from rural Story City, became interested in Mustangs through his daughter, Rachael, a Mustang enthusiast who saved enough money to buy her first Mustang at age 17.

“Having been a Mustang fanatic my entire life, I couldn’t be more excited that my dad is receiving the 9 millionth Mustang,” said Rachael Krumm, who also is a member of the Iowa National Guard. “I am thrilled that I get to see his Mustang GT and its cool new features before I leave for Iraq.”

Mustang is Ford Motor Company’s longest-running nameplate. It was introduced on April 17, 1964 at the New York World’s Fair.

“Mustang is an icon, and the 9 millionth Mustang is a milestone we’re very proud of,” said Fritz Wilke, Mustang Brand Manager.

“So many people have contributed to Mustang’s proud 44-year heritage possible – from incredible Mustangs owners and enthusiasts to our partners at AAI where Mustangs are built to Ford’s Product Development and Ford Division teams,” he said.

The Ford Mustang is one of the most widely recognized vehicles in the world. Today, one of every two sports cars sold in America is a Mustang.
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