Pictures hold a worth of 1,000 words–videos are nearly priceless. So check out this video of the Latemodel Restoration crew’s supercharged 2013 Ford Mustang GT taking a stab at the 180mph mark in the Texas Mile. It’s crazy to think how capable the modern Mustang truly has become with what’s available on the aftermarket…
UPDATE–follow-up video added.
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Do you think 1,200 horsepower is enough? Well, before answering the question, make sure you’ve actually driven a vehicle possessing such power before going further. Yeah, exactly. We haven’t either, unless we could count a diesel locomotive with 6,000 horsepower…but that’s another story entirely unrelated to the Ford Mustang. Shelby American today announced their latest Shelby 1000 S/C Mustang, pumping out an insane amount of pavement-pounding power: 1,200, to put the rating to the racks.
So what does one do with a Ford Mustang pumping out 1,200 horsepower? Ummm, grin huge…and for the entire duration of ownership. This is what happens when Shelby American is tasked to 1-up themselves from the prior model year (2012) and its production of 1,000hp…which is still a completely silly amount of power to have in a streetable, yet quite strip-worthy Mustang.
Given this potency of power, this Shelby Mustang comes with quite the healthy price tag. The 2013 Shelby 1000 S/C boasts a sticker shock value of $154,995–and that’s after shelling out the $54,995 for the base 2013 Shelby GT500. So is nearly $210K worth 1,200 in a Mustang? Keep reading to get the dirty details in the Press Release and see for yourself.
Remember earlier this week, we told you the Barrett-Jackson auction would have a host of Ford Mustang specimens up for grabs? Well, one in particular caught our eye earlier this afternoon. A one-off special edition 2013 Shelby GT500 Mustang hit the block and ended up ticking out a healthy$150,000 closing price. This dollar amount benefits a good charitable cause, so it’s not just another high-priced Mustang sale all for naught. This car is also signed by Ford CEO Alan Mulally as well as Bill Ford Jr, and Edsel Ford.
Check out more on this over at the SpeedTV site, linked below.
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If you didn’t already get a chance to catch it at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, then here is an opportunity to get as much of the 850 horsepower 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake “Wide Body” as you can handle. This venomous beast starts with the already crazy-powerful stock 2013 GT500 (662hp, anyone?) and ups the ante to a 50-state-legal 850hp…on 91-octane fuel. Add to it the new “Wide Body” option to help its performance as well as appearance, and you’re beholding what’s likely the best Shelby Mustang, to date.
The 13″ rear and 10″ front wheels help give the 2013 Shelby GT500 “Wide Body” its excessively aggressive raked look, as a true throwback to muscle cars of the past. “The optional wide body package isn’t just a cosmetic change, it now gives the Super Snake much more traction and makes it easy to exploit the Shelby’s potential right past the competition.” said Gary Davis, vice president of production at Shelby American.
What’s more, aside from insane amounts of Mustang muscle, is prospective buyers can select from a few choice hues: Satin Black, Gloss White, Silver, Blue and Red stripes. Additionally, and for the first time, wheel options include a rear-only or front and rear “wide body” packages.
Keep reading to get the rest of the dirty details in the Press Release which follows.
Interested in winning a free 2013 Shelby GT500 Ford Mustang? Sure you are…if you aren’t, well then, you’re definitely on the wrong website. Imagine an all-black, 800+ horsepower 2013 GT500 and being handed the keys–pretty picture, right? That is what’s going to happen this week, when the HFB Special Edition Shelby GT500 is given away as part of SPEED’s coverage of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event and Auction in Scottsdale this Tuesday (January 15th).
Entrance into this contest is detailed below, in the news bite, with the winner chosen on Sunday (Jan. 20). Note also, there’s a day-by-day breakdown of the events going on at this incredible event. If you end up “playing” the game, best of luck to you in winning this awesome 2013 GT500!
While the last of the reborn Boss 302 Ford Mustang units are rolling out (as outlined prior by Ford), the aftermarket players are getting their creative paws all over the feast’s remains..and truly making the most of it. Steeda Autosports is takes no exception in taking on a Boss 302 Laguna Seca and making it have a little more of “more”. Back at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Steeda debuted their line of Steeda serialized vehicles, one of which being the car you see here–the Steeda Certified Boss 302 Laguna Seca Ford Mustang
It is no secret this Boss flavored Mustang is one of the best handling, best looking, and plenty-powerful cars on the track, as well as the street. If you still haven’t gotten a drive, or even a ride in, seriously make it a resolution for 2013. We rode in the Boss 302 and the Boss 302 Laguna Seca last summer, and it was one of the most refined and exhilarating trips through the track twisties I think we have ever had.
So what did Steeda do to something that is already impressive enough as it is? Plenty–keep reading to find out!
In case you missed the hottest Roush at this year’s SEMA show, we’ve got your back. This 2013 Ford Mustang variant couples efforts from three aftermarket performance firms, resulting in a Roush Mustang which packs a 700hp punch. Impressive. What all goes into the making of this beast? We’ll get you the full scoop later on, but here’s a taste–a Ford Racing Alumninator Engine, a ROUSH Phase 3 Supercharger Kit, and lots more…
Performance figures aside, this latest Roush installment isn’t too hard on the eyes, either. A unique coat of paint, lots of exterior & interior trimmings, and of course the Roush applique to spice things up, all factor in to make this 700hp / 585tq Mustang a serious contender in the aftermarket. After all, there are Shelby Mustangs pumping out over 800hp, so it’s time to keep field full of players!
Curious to know more? Keep reading to get the rest of the story from Roush.
The 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas at full throttle today, and Ford has come out guns blazing, with their show-stopping Mustang Cobra Jet concept. Based upon the 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet, this one-of-a-kind race car is 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 beast. The technology behind this monstrous concept? You guessed it–EcoBoost…the very sort similar to the tech found beneath the hood of the Focus ST.
Big deal, right? We’ve seen boosted Ford Mustang variations time and again, but now, this twin-turbo Mustang Cobra Jet concept leads and leans strongly to us seeing a production forced-induction (say that 3 times, fast) Ford Mustang soon, based upon this EcoBoost tech. Had enough talk? Thought so–we have, too, so check out the video we have in store for you!
Nearly every Mustang fan has reveled in the return of the Ford Mustang Boss 302 and the Boss 302 Laguna Seca at the track or upon the dealership lot…if not in the driveway. Well now, there’s also some cool news for the rest of the Mustang population out there who don’tt own a Boss 302 Laguna Seca–the rear seat delete kit is now a mass-produced part, up for grabs from the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog. Up until now, this piece was reserved for just one specialty model, so hearing this news is a slick deal, indeed.
This Boss 302 rear seat delete kit fits the 2011 Mustang, the 2012 Mustang, and the 2013 Mustang, and includes the x-brace itself, trunk-end trim paneling, and center luggage cover. There is no cutting or fabricating of any sort required, and all the required hardware is included. Sound like something you’re interested in installing? The price tag is a bit on the hefty side, so get ready to shell out $1,599.00 for this “less is more” Mustang modification. Continue Reading →
It seems like the closer we get to 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang, the bar keeps being raised higher and higher. Shelby American is going to be one of the many key players in the aftermarket upping ante with their release of the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake. Their base model pumps out 662hp and carries an optional upgrade to push out 850hp…substantial amounts, regardless of purpose, we think. One key point to not here, is Shelby American is lowering their entry point base price and leaving a “more coin” approach to upgrades to get to the 850hp mark–along with a plethora of options, performance upgrades aside from the power train, and all the given accoutrements that come with the 2013 Shelby GT500.
So, does this sound like something you might go for? If so, you’d better get your ducks in a row, as there will only be 500 of 2013 Shelby Super Snakes built, in either coupe or convertible (inclusive). Keep reading to get the rest of the juicy details in the official Press Release.
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