Ford Racing announced today of three new 2.3-liter twin-screw supercharger kits for the 2011 Mustang to the masses. The new supercharger is Ford Racing’s first power upgrade component for the new 5.0-liter engine in the 2011 Ford Mustang. The supercharger kit was developed by Ford Racing engineers in collaboration with Roush and Whipple Industries. Read the rest of this entry »
Two automotive icons, Roush and Shelby, teamed up with Ford to design a Mustang inspired by the SR-71 Blackbird plane for a charitable cause. This is the first time that the three big names come together for such a project. The unique 2011 Mustang GT features a black and gray matte exterior with red trimming around to resemble the SR-71 spy plane design theme. Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t want no “Plain Jane” Mustang V6? Ford has hooked up with DUB magazine and Roush Mustang to put the dazzle in the 2011 Mustang V6. The DUB edition Mustang V6 will be available with a Roush front fascia and air splitter in the front end. In the rear, quarter panel covers are used to flush the rear windows. In addition, the interior comes with the black stripe package with DUB logo in the front seats’ headrests.
The Ford Mustang V6 DUB edition will include 20-inch TIS wheels wrapped in Pirelli rubber. To provide a sleek and aggressive ride, the DUB edition Mustang with be lowered with Roush springs.
The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 DUB Edition will be available by this fall, just in time for Christmas. You will have a choice of either an automatic or six-speed manual gearbox, and four choices of exterior colors of Black, Grabber Blue, Ingot Silver or Race Red.
So how much you might ask? Well, expect to see this package upgrade may be around $5,500 to $6,000 over the standard model.
Press Release»Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.4DUB EDITION 2011 FORD MUSTANG BRINGS UNIQUE STYLE TO NEW GENERATION OF BUYERS
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2010 – Ford Motor Company is teaming up with automotive lifestyle magazine DUB to roll out a specially customized version of the new 2011 Mustang, introducing the iconic sports car to a new generation of enthusiasts.
The DUB Edition Mustang is based on Ford’s outstanding new 3.7-liter V-6 Mustang and will be available this fall. A collaboration between Ford, DUB and Roush Industries, the DUB Edition Mustang will be offered as a coupe, convertible or with the best-of-both-worlds Glass Roof option. Both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available.
“The Ford Mustang is the most customized vehicle in the world, and this collaboration pushes the boundaries even further,” said Fritz Wilke, Mustang brand manager. “We’re proud of our relationship with DUB and Roush and how they worked together to bring a new look to Mustang, helping the 2011 DUB Edition Mustang V-6 appeal to a whole new audience.”
• 2011 DUB Edition Mustang introduces Ford Mustang to a whole new generation of buyers
• Based on the new 305-hp Mustang V-6, the DUB Edition will sport 20-inch TIS wheels and Pirelli tires and be available in coupe, convertible and Glass Roof body styles
• The 2011 Mustang V-6 coupe uses advanced technologies and improved aerodynamics to become the first production vehicle to make 300-plus hp and return 30-plus mpg highwayAvailable only with Ford’s new high-tech, 305-horsepower DOHC 3.7-liter V-6, the DUB Edition Mustang will offer:
• 20-inch TIS wheels with Pirelli performance tires
• Roush front fascia and splitter
• Roush quarter window louvers and windshield banner
• Roush lowering springs
• Coupe, convertible or Glass Roof body style
• Six-speed manual or automatic transmission
• 3.31 rear axle ratio for spirited acceleration
• DUB logo embroidered in front headrest and DUB stripe package
• Black interior
• Choice of four exterior colors: Black, Grabber Blue, Race Red or Ingot Silver“Working with Ford and Roush is an honor and has been a dream come true for DUB,” said Myles Kovacs, president and co-founder of DUB magazine. “The Mustang is such an iconic muscle car and has always been a customizer’s favorite. The DUB Edition Mustang stays true to its roots, but I think we’ve successfully brought a ton of hustle to the muscle.”
About the 2011 Mustang V-6
For 2011, Mustang is available with a lightweight, all-new high-performance powerplant. Displacing 3.7 liters, the double-overhead-cam (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 uses Ford’s Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) to produce remarkable power output – 305 horsepower and 280 ft.-lb. of torque – while still achieving up to 31 mpg highway.Drivers can get the most out of the new V-6 engine using either an all-new six-speed manual or automatic transmission. With either choice comes the flexibility and fuel economy benefit of six forward ratios.
The 2011 Mustang has also received enhancements to its chassis to maintain the outstanding balance and driving behavior Mustang owners expect. Combined with state-of-the-art safety and technology features, the 2011 Mustang sets a new standard in the sports coupe class.
Much anticipation had built up since Saleen released its rendering of the proposed 460 Mustang since last year. Much of the delay was due to Ford’s new V8 engine that SMS was waiting to modify. Today, Saleen offiicial unveiled the completion of the renamed 2011 SMS 302 Mustang at the company’s headquarters in Corona, California.
Update: 4/8/2010 – Officially: A new 2011 312 horsepower Chevrolet Camaro
It is official that Chevrolet will introduce a 312-hp Chevrolet Camaro to end the 2011 Mustang V6′s reign. Just as we had expected, Chevrolet is not letting 2011 Mustang V6 running rampantly with its new powerful V6 engine. Read the rest of this entry »
Update: 4/7/2010 – 2011 Ford Mustang versus Chevy Camaro V6 models, and the performance numbers are in by Inside Line
Lets put the V8 aside for a bit and look at the new potent V6s from the Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang. The performance numbers are in by the guys from Inside Line (Edmunds.com), and here they are in raw format:
2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6 – Curb weigh at 3,790 pounds, sprints from 0 -60 mph in 6.1-seconds, a 14.3-second quarter-mile time, and pulls a 0.86 g on the skidpad. Stopping from 60 mph to zero with a distance of 111.8 feet.
2011 Ford Mustang V6 - Curb weigh at 3,508 pounds, sprints from 0 – 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, a 13.9-second quarter-mile time, and pulls a 0.91 g on the skidpad. Stopping from 60 mph to zero with a distance of 103 feet.
So, there you have it! We have a clear winner in this round. As we speak, Chevrolet engineers are working hard right now to roll out its new 2011 Chevrolet Camaro for a rematch. So, stay tune!
Update: 3/25/2010 – 2011 Mustang V6 Price Lower to $22,995
The 2011 Mustang unleashed its full arsenal against it rival the 2010 Camaro. Ford announced the official starting price of a base 2011 Mustang V6 at $22,995, which is about $535 lower than its was intended and near the starting price range of the Camaro V6 ($22,680).
It seems like the auto industry is having a come back. Ford is investing $155 million in Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 and adding 60 jobs to the Cleveland Plant in Ohio. The new investment supports the new fuel-efficient 3.7-liter V-6 engine for 2011 Mustang that delivers an expected best-in-class 30 mpg highway and 305 horsepower.
The Ford Mustang 5.0L is back, and it is mightier this time around! The 2011 Ford Mustang GT comes with an all-new advanced 5.0-liter V-8 engine. It was developed to deliver more than 400 horsepower. The new 5.0-liter four-valve Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V-8 engine in the new Mustang GT will deliver 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque, and with fuel economy in mind. Finally, the Ford Mustang has come in full circle with this new engine; it has been long overdue for the Mustang lovers.
To deliver the increased power in the 5.0-liter V-8 at 412 horsepower and fuel economy over the 2010 Mustang GT powertrain, the Ti-VCT has to be enhanced. The result is an all-new aluminum four-valve-per-cylinder heads with a compact roller finger follower valvetrain layout, which leaves more room for high-flow ports for free-breathing performance. Additionally, the increased capacity and baffling of the deep-sump stamped steel oil pan to enable sustained high-rpm use, which also allows a 10,000-mile oil change intervals for you lazy couch potatoes. Piston-cooling jets also were incorporated for faster oil warm-up on cold start.
At 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque delivered by the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0-liter V-8, it is a significant increase of about 70 horsepower from previous 2010 Mustang model. As for fuel economy, an estimated 25 mpg highway and 17 in the city for the six-speed automatic transmission on the 2011 Mustang GT. The Six-speed manual transmission Mustang GT models for 2011 are estimated to deliver 24 mpg highway and 16 city.
With the lightweight powertrain, the engine weighs just 430 pounds. This is more than 20 percent less versus the previous 5.0-liter model. Lower mass was also contributed by the aluminum block and heads, the lightweight composite intake manifold, composite cam covers and hollow camshafts. All this aided in the fuel economy for new 2011 Mustang.
To improve handling in the 2011 Mustang GT, enhanced rear lower control arm to add stiffness, improve powertrain NVH control and sharpen handling are added. A stiffened rear stabilizer bar for better on-center steering is also included. Stabilizer bar diameters, spring rates and dampers all have been tuned for improved dynamics. A Brembo brake package upgrade will be available for Mustang enthusiasts. This package includes 14-inch vented front discs from the GT500 Mustang, unique 19-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires.
Prices are expected to be the same as the current Ford Mustang models.
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship in a Mustang BOSS 302 prepared by Bud Moore Engineering, Ford Racing is introducing the BOSS 302R, a factory-built race car ready for track days and road racing in a number of Grand-Am, SCCA and NASA classes.The Mustang BOSS 302R is a serialized off-road-only vehicle ready to race.
Each base model of the Mustang Boss 302R will come with a 5.0-liter four-valve engine and a six-speed manual transmission with a roll cage, race seats, safety harness, data acquisition and race dampers/springs, and a Brembo brake and tire package, with starting price at $79,000. And, with a special Grand-Am Homologation Package (M-FR500-BOSS R1), it will also be ready to compete in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series (formerly known as KONI Challenge), starting with the season-opening race in Daytona on Jan. 29, 2010. As of today, five BOSS 302R race cars will be delivered to customers ready to race in Daytona. The price for this BOSS 302R1 is about $129,000.
The Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge-ready Mustang BOSS 302R will feature a sealed high-output race engine with an upgraded cooling system, a close-ratio six-speed transmission with integral shifter, a seam-welded body, race suspension/KONI dampers and ABS brake tuning, race performance exhaust and a high-speed balance one-piece driveshaft.
A total of 50 BOSS 302R Mustangs will be built by Ford Racing, and will be available through Ford dealers. Delivery date is anticipated to be in the third quarter of 2010. So save up buckaroo! First, let us pay homage for the soon arrival of the new 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0L by checking out the video of it in action with its new 5.0L engine below.
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