NHTSA Investigates 2011-12 Ford Mustangs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 2011 and 2012 Ford Mustangs equipped with a manual transmission, as the agency has received 32 complaints about the cars not going into gear. The investigation covers both the 5.0-liter V-8 Mustang GT and the base 3.7-liter V-6 cars, but is specific to manual transmission versions only. In some cases, the cars failed to go into gear while merging onto a highway (and joining high-speed traffic), while other instances occurred turning left across oncoming traffic. While no accidents or injuries have occurred to date, the defect does pose an inherent safety risk. Read more

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Review & Test Drive

‘MORE POWER AND PERFORMANCE’

It is great to be an automotive enthusiast in today’s marketplace.  Engines are getting smaller, more powerful, yet give high mileage specs.  As a result of global competition automobiles are being built better with stronger frames while adding more comfort and convenience inside.

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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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Hurst Performance 2010 Mustang GT Convertible Review

‘THE ULTIMATE COLLECTABLE MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE’

Founded in 1958, Hurst Performance is one of the most recognized and revered names in the automotive performance arena.  The Hurst brand has long been synonymous with speed, performance and quality, with an impressive track record of pioneering high-performance products and vehicles for all forms of motorsports and hot-rodding.  Hurst was one of the first specialty companies to partner with the OEMs and bring enthusiasts limited edition performance vehicles like the legendary Hurst/Olds.

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45th Anniversary Iacocca Mustang Exclusive Review

Celebrating the 45^th anniversary of Ford’s introduction of the first Ford Mustang on April 17^th, at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York by Lee Iacocca, then President of Ford Motor Company, there will be only 45 hand sculpted examples of America’s favorite Pony car to celebrate the father of the Mustang, Lee Iacocca.

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Revealed

Ford has revealed their new Mustang Boss 302 in efforts to bring even more excitement to the brand. The new Boss 302 package takes the Mustang to new heights featuring a 440 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque 5.0-liter V8. The 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 was already a heavy-hitter with 412hp. To get 440hp in the Boss 302 they re-worked the intake and exhaust system. A new upgraded clutch and 3.73 rear end lays all that power down through an optional limited-slip differential.

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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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