Kenny Brown 2001 V6 Mustang:
From the SEMA 2000 AUTO SHOW

   The 4.2 Club Racer from Kenny Brown has a host of new features for 2001, offering a competent road racer in a V6 package.

The foundation of the Racer is the 4.2-liter V6. Beginning with the venerable 3.8-liter Ford powerplant, then adding ported heads, performance cam and ported intake manifold enabled Brown to produce an estimated 245 hp at the crank. The motor also utilizes a custom 70mm throttle-body inlet, Jacobs ignition module, and March underdrive crank pulley.

"We wanted to prove two points," said Brown. "First being that the V6 is a viable performance option. And second, that in true performance, speed is just half of the equation. Having a capable chassis and suspension, with balanced handling is the other half." A perfect example from Brown was Joe Campisano's ability to chase down a Porsche 911 on an open road course, with the speed limiter engaged. "We couldn't break 100 mph."

The suspension is signature Kenny Brown. Extreme Matrix subframes, tubular K-member with tubular control arms, custom Street Cage w/chrome door bars, Advanced Geometry™ front suspension module and rear shock tower brace are just a few of the finishing touches. To help keep the rear end planted, Brown uses an Advanced Geometry™ IRS module, based on the Cobra production IRS it is 70 pounds lighter, and revised performance geometry.

Also new to the Club Racer is Brown's I-CAM™ technology (Inner Chassis Air Management). The theory behind I-CAM™ is that air is better managed if it is deflected around, as well as through the car. The front air dam focuses air around the front of the car, dumping the air in front of the front tires. Carbon fiber runners along the sides keep air moving along the car, not under it. The result is lower air pressure under the car, while maintaining high pressure outside the car. This produces a vacuum effect, pulling the car closer to the ground for improved handling. An example of air moving through the car is the functional side scoops. They allow air to travel into the trunk, pressurizing the compartment, then escaping through a rear vent inside the bumper. By having air move through the car, it reduces the amount of air causing drag at the rear of the vehicle. 

The Club Racer has proven it's ability to hang with the Porsches and BMWs. With it's 3200 curb weight (w/fuel), and a perfect balance front to back, Kenny Brown may just be on to something.

All of the parts are available from Kenny Brown at the beginning of the year, some coming sooner than others. For more information, e-mail kbsales@kennybrown.com or visit http://www.kennybrown.com.