Video: 2011 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 500 Coupe and Convertible Driving Footage
Earlier today Ford has released some footage of the Mustang GT 500 Coupe and Convertible. The Coupe and Convertible are powered by a 5.4L supercharged V8 making 550-hp with a peak torque of 510 lb-ft.
Ford’s Next Pony to Run on New Legs
Ford will finally be pushing the Mustang fully into the modern world. The next incarnation of the popular sport coupe is reportedly scheduled for the 2014 production year. New details are emerging, indicating that Ford will install a fully independent suspension on the next model: a first for the Mustang. Along with that are a rumored turbocharged inline-four motor, a new 6-spd. manual-shift, and the use of a global platform.
Motor Trend’s Scoop on the 2011 Shelby GT350
2011 Ford S-Max (UK)
Ford of Europe will unveil new versions of its top-selling Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy at the 2010 Brussels Show. With fresh designs and the latest evolution of Ford’s kinetic design cues, they feature new interior materials and features, a range of more efficient powertrains and a host of driver focused technologies aimed at safety and comfort.
The 2010 Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy models kick off a busy year for new product introductions from Ford of Europe but, more significantly, herald the arrival of a series of new and innovative technologies and features that, as they are introduced throughout the year, will challenge established perceptions of what Ford cars feel like to sit in and drive.
2011 Ford Galaxy (UK)
SMS 620 Camaro From Saleen
Steve Saleen completes his SMS muscle car trio with the introduction of the SMS 620 Camaro. The Mustang and Challenger have already received the SMS brand treatment in the forms of the SMS 460 Mustang and the SMS 570 Challenger.
The 0-60 specs are 4.3 seconds for the 620 and a hair above 4.0 seconds for the 620X. Acceleration is provided courtesy of a 6.2L GM V-8. A supercharger will help boost performance to 575 hp and 600 ft-lbs of torque. The more extensively tuned 620X will get 715 hp and 700 ft-lbs of torque. Owners of the SMS Camaro can choose from a manual or automatic transmission.
To help you handle all that brute power, Saleen has provided the SMS Camaro with upgraded brakes and suspension. To keep things stylish, they’ve done up the interior with leather and fancy gauges.
Ford Plans New Lineup of Engines and Transmissions in 2010
Ford has revealed plans for an extensive overhaul to it’s engine and transmission lineup for 2010. As a part of it’s global plan to improve fuel economy Ford will introduce 9 new (or updated) engines and 6 transmissions before the end of this year.
The Mustang family will receive 2 new engine options: a V-6 and a V-8. The 3.7-L V-6 will provide no less than 305 hp and 30 highway mpg - performance which Ford says no other V-6 in the world can compete with. The 5.0-L V-8 returns to the GT, with a tire-shredding 412 hp and 390 ft-lbs of torque. By the way, it does that while providing 25 mpg or better on the highway.
Ford predicts that the 1.6 L Ti-VCT 4 cylinder will propel the Fiesta no less than 40 highway miles on a gallon of gas, when paired with the PowerShift dual clutch transmission. Read more
Inside Line’s Wacky Predictions for 2010
We don’t consider Inside Line as the highpoint for automotive journalism–any site that runs a comparo between an old Ferrari 308 GTB and a Korean minivan is likely a waste. But the refreshed (and overdone) Edmunds spin-off has run an oddball list of ten events it sees happening in 2010.
The article was done by someone going under the creative name of “the Mechanic.” Rumor has it he was a former Detroit exotic dancer, sometime salesman, and later editor for The Advocate. Actually, we’re not really sure. Nor do we care.
So here is a summary of Inside Line’s predictions:
The BMW 5 Series GT and Honda Accord Crosstour will be colossal failures.
The Chevy Volt will be a sales flop. Read more
Video: Ford’s 2011 Mustang 5.0
This Week’s Winner: Ford
The ever-hungry EPA is saying that Ford has made the biggest gains in fuel economy and carbon reduction. Better yet, Ford’s refreshed ‘11 Mustang engines will take back the power/mileage territory from the Camaro. The beloved 5.0 V-8 will be back as a moniker, now producing more than 410 hp and 390 ft.-lbs. of torque. That’s hot off the news of the Camaro-beating V-6 set to be standard. Ford’s new debt consolidation and repayment plan has investors glowing too. We can’t complain.
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