2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 California Special Edition Review & Test Drive

‘CALIFORNIA DREAMING IN THE NEW MUSTANG GT’

Ford is finally getting serious with the new Mustang GT.  Gone is the two-valve 4.6 liter V8 that pumped out 325hp and in is place is the more powerful and state-of-the-art 5.0 liter thirty-two-valve V8 that generates a whopping 412hp and 390lb.ft. of torque.  Who says the horsepower wars are dead.  With this high-tech engine and the standard six-speed manual or automatic transmission you get a ‘segment best’ 26mpg on the highway while rocketing out to 60mph in less than five-seconds.

Ford also just released the new GT with the California Special Edition Package that I had the privilege of test driving and photographing.

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Roush Introduces Supercharger Kit for 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Generating 550HP

The new 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 is already a performance marvel that can be had for a decent price. For about $6,000 more you can take the new Mustang GT 5.0 to a level above the GT500 with Roush’s new Tuner Kit (part # 421140) which is essentially a new bolt-on supercharger kit. The kit boosts power output to about 550hp and 470 lb-ft of torque on pump gas. Currently by adding the kit it will not retain your factory warranty. Those who wish to wait until fall for the Roush kit will be able to keep the current factory warranty intact while Roush will offer a 90-day parts warranty on the supercharger components.

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MotorTrend Video: 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 vs. 2011 BMW M3

I thought I would never see the day that a respectable automotive magazine pits the BMW M3 up against a Mustang GT. Well, that day has come and gone. Numbers-wise the new 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0-liter V8 is almost a dead-ringer for the performance stats of the 2011 BMW M3. So which one comes out on top in MotorTrend’s latest test in all areas? Check out the video below to find out. After watching the video, do you agree with them? Which one would you pick? Post your comments below!

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AmericanMuscle 2011 Mustang GT 5.0L Tuned by Bama Custom Tuning Division

If you want even more power out of you 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0-liter for a relatively low price then you should consult the guys at Bama Custom Tuning Division. This tuning company used a new prototype cold air intake for AmericanMuscle’s 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 to get an additional 22 rear-wheel-horsepower and 31 ft-lbs of torque out of the all-new pony car for a total of 385hp and 362tq (to the wheels).

Check out the exclusive video and press release below (after the jump).

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Steeda Announces 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 Entry Level Performance Package

My Steeda is faster and more powerful than your horse! That’s what you can say when you visit the Florida-based tuners Steeda Autosports in your 2011 Mustang GT. They will personally inject your Mustang with an entry-level kit boosting power output to 450hp from the stock 412hp. This is accomplished in part by a cold-air intake and a SCT Xcal3 handheld flash tuner scan tool that you get as part of the Steeda Sport performance package.

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2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Review & Test Drive

“Oh Yeah!” That’s all I need to say after driving the new 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 for the first time. The iconic pony car, that just about everyone in his or her sane mind recognizes on the road, is better and more powerful than ever for 2011.

Ford did their homework in providing consumers with an uncompromised performance bang for your buck. The war has begun between other cars in the Mustang’s segment sparking conversations, and arguments, among car enthusiasts from all around the world.

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2011 Saleen S302 Revealed

Saleen showcased the all new 2011 S302 based off of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 at the Carlisle Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania over the weekend. This bad-boy is pushing out slightly more power than the normal 5.0-liter (412hp/390lb-ft tq), at 425 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque, will be at dealerships in the coming weeks.

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“Rollin, In My 5.0″ – 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8

“Rollin’, in my 5.0 with my rag-top down so my hair can blow” Yes, that was one of many favorite songs in the 1990’s. For those who just adored the Ford Mustang 5.0, they were even more thrilled to have the honorable mention in Queen’s “Under Pressure” oops, I mean Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice baby”. Now the Ford Mustang 5.0 is officially back and all it needs is a new catchy song made by someone who samples someone else’s music without permission.

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