Sunday, September 30, 2007

Saleen Ford Mustang


From Saleen Mustang. Of the original copy of the Ford Mustang Saleen team of engineers has made this "missile". Up to 100 km / h, the machine can razgonyatsya five seconds, and a quartemiles (the distance in the popular street racing) drives for 13.5 seconds at speeds of finish in the 166 kilometres per hour.Check out AmericanMuscle.com and their large inventory of Saleen Wheels

Tuning Ford Mustang from Mitsuoka

The master tuning Mitsuoka (Mitsuoka), known for its work with the cars Nissan introduced its new creation. His tyuningovanny Ford Mustang striking design originality of thought, and strikingly different from the original.

Front bodywork done in the style of Rolls-Royce 60 years of the last century. Rear Tīle Cadillac in the 80-x. Salon not undergone any major changes, but detailed observations showed that the Japanese tuner through small improvements raised the overall level of the interior.

The car manufacturer valued at $ 64,500. The production will be key, but how long will occupy manufacture auto Mitsuoka not reported. Worth noting that such an abomination to the Ford car left no attention to American companies. But no formal grievance has not been announced.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR is today one of the most powerful in its "semeyke", which participated in the development department as a special Fordovsky Special Vehicle Team, and of course the famous Shelby company.

The new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR was modified 5.4-litre V8- agergat with advanced mechanical pumps, which led to an increase in power from 500 to 540 horse power, and the maximum torque to 688 Nm. Power transfer in turn using shestistupenchatoy mechanical boxes, which leads to the rear drive, which shall enter into force 18 dyyumovye drives exclusive designs with sports tyres.

Regarding vneshki Shelby GT500KR, there is a slightly modified body by the new ultra-light bonnet (Carbon with plastic), and powerful air pockets, new channels, as well as front and rear bumper. In addition Shelby received a shiny new and exclusive painting, which highlighted the typical blue stripes, "" razrezayuschie body on the floor.

Approximate cost Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR not yet reported, but go rumours that the series will raskuplena before the official premiere in New York.





Giugiaro Ford Mustang for Chiefs

Initial designs.
First, a number of "sites" mustangovskih appeared eskizy- outline describing the car of the next generation. For them, it became clear that the Americans have decided to make their new hero, a much more modern, if even not flowering.
At least illustrated in a painting next to the BMW Z4, Mustang did not play last no beauty in the face, or of the day. Z4- I called as a competitor for running qualities. What hope that Ford refuses Finally, in the first instance, from the old flat rear suspension design and move to the suspension mnogorychazhnuyu. But with nerazreznoy rear beam bridge compete with the BMW useless, even though driving up power to thousands of horsepower. And so, all the videos show "Mustangi" zhguschimi tires at the start from the field. And more than anything, and they do not know how.
Even some images were shown the body-trehdvernoe coupé and trehdverny sport wagon. They "Mustang" was very angular, somewhat, even recalling vypuskavshiysya little, but failed to become a cult, DeLorean car.
What remained the same at all drawings new generation car is a two tilt vertical pillars, "underpin" cover bonnet, a characteristic of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 first model year. She noted that among the many design options front of Pony, vypuskayuschihsya now that I think best.
"fake" snapshot "at the filling station."
In the only picture that toured all network resources, despite its poor quality, clearly visible two key points.
First, the car visually appears more compact than the serial "Mustangi" that has been encouraged. Secondly, it makes it clear Italian origin. This is not magical pleasure. For connoisseurs and experts may even be omitted Dzhidzharo name. All well and clearly, for handwriting.
Of course, only the very naive people believed in spying origin of the photograph. Clearly, and photography, drawings and the above-part of a carefully planned PR campaign. Exactly the same as running on the Internet photos prior to the official opening showroom in Los Angeles.
Ford Mustang by Giugiaro.
Describe the car photo-meaningless exercise. The reader sees the same thing that I see. I only stop at its most important and powerful personal experience.
"All fordovskie" dashes listed above in the description of the drawings and "spy" photos, confirmed after the publication of the official photographs.
In my opinion, Fabrizio Dzhidzharo and his team have done a very talented and fine work. On the one hand, they managed to retain the concept all the major mustangovskie "line" and "Cowboy" spirit of the car, and even strengthen them, on the other hand, add to all that Italian sophistication and expressiveness. Of course, the wild Paso does not seem horses participating in a race with Ferrari. But such challenges to the developers were not raised. But the fact that they stay in neighbouring stables, it can be assumed.
The biggest doubt is interior. Style expressed so vividly that it is bordered with candy. But ...
Reason is, in connection with the recent photograph is Michael Schumacher, sitting on the fence of his ranch in kovboyskoy hat and cigar in mouth. Plus his various statements on that now he would focus on the ranch konyuhom his wife. Jokes, jokes, but if the Europeans born in Germany, living in Switzerland, working in the high-tech form of motor sport, it is sometimes frustrated. If Michael otvyaznym seem too eager, even himself, and even sometimes, it can be said that about the other. Perhaps all this is especially true for those who days on end in the office of his computer and waiting when the same will occur Friday evening.
Mustang Concept-Giugiaro expectations and projections.
I want to believe that this is the concept Car. It is hoped that, following this team, led, Fabrizio Dzhidzharo really entrust the development of a new generation of "Mustangov." But, unfortunately, before that company Ford buried is not a good development. Lord of leadership often lacked courage. This happened because they did not know what would.
And want to begin technical future "Mustang" with his new avant-face. At least at the moment, as future competitors than BMW Z4 BMW M3 announced yet and Porsche 911. Now that the Well, in that case, "Mustangam" and European markets will not be afraid. The world is united. He already is one.
Tech.
Giugiaro Mustang Concept is equipped with stylish 4.6-litre V8 unit, which means modifications (kulera and more powerful compressor) came into possession of power for more than 500 horse power.
Regarding obuvki, it shall enter into force on 20-inch disks dimensions 275/40 tires on the front axle and 315/35 at the rear.


Roush Mustang worked over 2008 model year

Jack Rusch (Jack Roush) people are employed. In his own team in NASCAR, it has two offices: Roush Industries and engineering tyuningovaya Roush Perfomance. The latter won the respect of many fans Ford Mustang, fired not so long ago its own version of the vehicle called Roush Mustang 427R.
This 427-strong traffic monster is not even the most powerful, but the most popular artists Roush Perfomance for its entire 12-year history. But old Jack does not resting and his subordinates had prepared the next 428-S version. Frankly, it does not change much, but they are.
First 428R will be even stronger. Pokopavshis in intestines 4.6-litre V8, engineers bled from the already 435 "horses". Torque also podros: from 530 to 542 Newton metres. Regarding the suspension, brakes and exhaust system are unchanged moved to the 427R. Apparently, their work does not cause any narekany creators.
But over the appearance Americans worked. Additional headlamps of lattice radiators disappeared. And the famous Mustang galloping away in Korea. So do not look for it. But there are many DTM and logo Roush. They can be found from the outside, in the cabin on rugs and leather chairs.
Jack and the company promised to make exactly 200 such vehicles. The cost of these guys, though not announced, but also, I think, true fans exclusive Mustangov this concern in the latest turn.

Ford Mustang: US-Japanese "apocalypse"


If you watched the movie "Forsazh-3. Tokyo Drift diving, then you most certainly remembered only one car. This Mustang 1967 production with the Japanese engine series RB

Americans still hold annoyed by the fact that in such a classic and "clean" Mustang someone mouth something is not American. No, we mean no sticker GReddy or interkuler ARC. Someone from Universal Pictures mercilessly pulled out of the "Mustang" his "heart" typical American V8, and "numerous" instead of under the hood Japanese engine.

At the same time, car lovers from countries rising sun troops land in rage because the engine in question, but a DETT RB26, the Holy Grail of Japanese tuning, "heart" legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R. At the moment he is a top engineering Japan, and its implantation in the 40-year-old "relic" from another continent, someone seems blasphemy, the end of the world and so on and so forth. However, the "Mustang" made so well that we are not udivimsya a similar apparatus in the very near future.

Lyrical part finished, proceed to the technical side of the issue. Consider this very close DETT RB26. He becomes a Skyline GT-R34 2001 issue and is, as many know, line "six" with two turbines, which, according to official information, issuing 280 million. with. to drum. Nevertheless, experts agree that these 280 "horses" attributed to the motor only for the old "gentleman's agreement" among all Japanese car manufacturers made a number of years ago. In reality RB26 issue about 320-330 forces.

In nature is not yet ready sets details for a smooth transfer RB26 in the "Mustang", so there was a lot of work. Of the details that fit for this upgrade, you can list interkuler Sparco, Be Cool radiator, exhaust manifold GReddy and brewed to order release Magaflow style N1. Fuel system RB26 remained the standard, is that a fuel tank Fuel Safe moved in the trunk mains and additional Earl of stainless steel.

Skyline GT-R known for its full drive, a Mustang, who did not know if a machine zadneprivodnaya. Technicians from Universal took 5-speed box of zadneprivodnogo Skyline GT-S 1998 and the 9-inch Ford rear bridge from Currie Enterprises in the collection. This allowed "Mustang" keep the rear drive, which is very important in the context drifta. This type of races is not the most favourable impact on the automotive suspension, so here it has been a total transformation. The company provided new Global West upper and lower leverage, connecting parts stretcher and springs for shock absorbers. Shock absorbers themselves (certainly not the standard version) nashlis of KYB. "Stokovye" wheel "Mustang" (frankly, a rather small) were sent back for 19-inch discs GT-7 Volk. Rear impressive drives its width at 10 inches, while the front they "only" nine-inch. These "Canis" obuty in rubber Toyo Proxes T1R dimensions 245/35 ZR19 front and 275/35 ZR19 rear. They hide large-Wilwood brakes with four pistons in each carriage in front and two rear pistons.

The interior of the car, to say the least, lousy. Do not seen any audio, or at least what zavalyaschegosya monitorchika to see your favorite DVD. It seems even wash salon forgotten. But something still deserves attention.

Factory seats replaced product Year One, which together with belts Diest helps the driver to remain in place during a long run skidding. When he (the driver, of course) want to remove the eyes of Flaming River steering wheel, it can check the status of the engine sensors Auto Meter. Transmission is fully Japanese, but some American spirit when switching transmission still persists because of a pen CPR Hurst. Rukoyat ruchnika performed individually for the machine, helping the driver better vkatyvatsya in turn sideways.

This Mustang involved in the final drift- saw the movie. We know that in the process of filming Universal successfully raskolotila several "Mustangov" shame, and only because of the copy in green and white colours of Jack's Auto Body just looks cool. However, there is no cause for concern is all broken "Mustangi" have V-old figurative engines. Our Mustang with RB26 left with the film sound track.

Workshop С hemist prepared his Roush Ford Mustang version


American tuning company Roush Performance plans in October this year to begin selling "charged modification sports coupé Ford Mustang GT, which would be called 428R. This car will be produced in limited edition of 200 copies.

Specialists Workshop С hemist finalized base vosmitsilindrovy petrol engine of 4.6 litres, pereprogrammirovav engine control unit and a power company setting body. As a result of the power unit increased from 300 to 435 loshadnyh forces, and the maximum torque increased from 433 to 542 Nm. Motor car Mustang will agregatirovatsya with pyatistupenchatoy mechanical or automatic gearbox. Dynamic characteristics of the vehicle has not yet been announced.

In addition, Ford Mustang 428R received aerodynamic spoilers, modernized suspension, a new exhaust system, as well as brand 18-inch rims.

In the cabin of new items will include new sports seats, finished the special skin, slightly modernized instrument panel and a lever gearbox.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Singing Mustang

Singing Mustang. I hope everyone will guess that it sings ;-)

Sunday, April 22, 2007

New Trim Package for the Ford Mustang

New Trim Package for the Ford Mustang
A new trim package for the Ford Mustang is soon to be released by Ford. This time, the target is the Shelby GT500. For an additional $1650 option, white and black Shelby GT500 Mustangs get (surprise!) red stripes and red accents on the inside as well as the outside.
Red stripes on the GT500 adorn the hood, roof, and side of the Mustang. Inside, the black leather and upholstery is accented with bold red coloring as well. These photos show what Ford has in store for us...err, the lucky ones. Check out how fast these cars sell with this new package,starting May 7th 2007

Monday, April 16, 2007

Mustang in Geiger Performance studio

Ford Mustang for gourmets
German tuning studio Geiger Performance specializing on completion of the American cars, has presented own tuning-program for new compartment Ford Mustang GT. Thus it is necessary to note, that officially Ford Mustang to the Europe it is not delivered, however these cars are delivered in enough lots by various "grey" importers. For happy owners Ford Mustang GT experts Geiger Performance offer installation on 4,6-liter motor V8 of a mechanical supercharger owing to what the maximal capacity of the engine reaches 400 horsepowers, and the maximal twisting moment - 550ì¼. From zero up to hundred kilometers at an o'clock modified Mustang GT it is accelerated for 4,7-seconds, and its maximal speed makes 260 kilometers at an o'clock. Besides it, to clients Geiger Performance offers new final system with the adjusted sounding, and also underestimated on 35 millimeters and wheel disks of dimension 19 or 20-inches, on a choice.

The fastest Ford Mustang

The fastest Ford Mustang
Ford has decided to make the superlimited party of 25 cars Mustang which will receive prefix FR500Cs to the name. Each such machine will cost $125 thousand so high price speaks that under cowl Mustang FR500Cs there will be 5,0-liter engine V8 capacity 400 h.p. (the fastest serial Mustang have the 4,6-liter engine which gives out 304 h.p.). Naturally, besides new engine Ford Mustang FR500Cs possesses seriously modernized suspension bracket, other brakes and so forth According to experts who already managed to sweep on the car, it is the best Mustang for all history of existence of the given model.

Ford Mustang Shelby

Ford Mustang Shelby.
Occurrence of new car Mustang can interest only very solvent buyers. The new machine is exclusive model with all conditions following from here, basic of which the price is. The new car passes under code name GT500E Shelby Mustangs. It has been created legendary Carroll Shelby . This person is known as the founder big of some sports machines. There was absolutely small party авто new model. The sixtieth machine in this list has received exclusive name Eleanor to what the monogram on a cowl testifies. In a basis of the machine the classical model lays. However, contents авто are already far from classics are, for example, the new eight-cylinder engine capacity 325 h.p. the Small funny remark. If you looked film " To steal for 60 seconds " remember, that the protagonist should steal 50 super cars for 24 hours. All the stolen cars had female names that suggests with the exclusive name of one of new machines. We hope, that the "cine" destiny will not comprehend the future owner of this machine as initial cost Eleonor will exceed $80.000.

Monday, February 12, 2007

Foose Stallion Ford Mustang

Foose Stallion Ford Mustang to Reach Dealers

It had to happen sometime—Chip Foose’s fantastic custom Ford Mustang lineup couldn’t be bridled forever. Beginning this year,Unique Performance will expand the distribution of the Foose Stallion Mustang by introducing a base model for distribution to all North American Ford dealerships.After SEMA 2006, the demand has increased for these tailor-made pony cars and this new initiative will certainly wet the appetite of many Ford Mustang enthusiasts. “The Foose Stallion is responsive and fluid, powerful and dynamic, superbly crafted and unmistakably Foose in every element of its design,” said Unique Performance President Douglas Hasty. “During the first few months of production, many consumers have asked for additional versions of the car. This new base model expands the Foose Stallion models available so drivers now have the opportunity to own an even rarer custom car.”

Available in coupe and convertible configuration, the Unique Performance team enhanced the handling, styling and capabilities of the current Ford Mustang to create the Foose Stallion. Various performance enhancements include a Ford Racing exhaust and suspension and 11-inch rear and 12-inch front DecelaRotors. In addition, Chip’s touch can also be found throughout the Stallion. From Foose embroidered seats and Foose sill plates to the Foose ID plate and signature logo on the dash, the famed designer put his stamp on this modern muscle car. Rounding out the modifications is an upper and lower billet grille and 20-inch Foose Nitrous wheels. This base package is available at a MSRP of only US$36,365.00.

“The Foose Stallion is resonating with so many enthusiasts that we wanted to broaden its distribution,” noted Chip Foose. “So we created another version of the car that offers outstanding custom looks and performance. I’m proud of this Foose designed car, which will be available to even more people thanks to all of the Ford dealers across the United States.”


Saturday, February 10, 2007

2008 Bullitt Mustang

2008 Bullitt Mustang












A 2008 Bullitt Mustang is said to be due out in either late 2007 or early 2008. The 2008 Bullitt Mustang is said to feature a plain painted black grille just like McQueen’s 1968 Bullitt with no pony badge or lights of any kind on the grille. A 4.6L DOHC engine producing 400 horsepower is also being reported to be stuffed under the hood with parts from the Ford GT rounding out the motor. The limited edition Mustang will only be produced in Highland Green. Other extras reported to be included on the 2008 Bullitt include a Road Race suspension setup.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Ford Mustang GT 520



Ford Mustang GT 520

If you've not heard of or followed the German car crafter Geider Cars, you have been missing out. Their latest creation is a fantastic twist on a Ford Mustang GT, dubbed the GT 520. This 520 horsepower / 415 lb ft of torque orange coupe reaches a top speed of 178 mph and has an incredible 10,000 watt sound system inside. Thrill seekers everywhere are sure to be pacified with the spectacular offerings Geiger serves up. Check out more inside.

First, GeigerCars took the stock displacement 3-valve 4.6 liter V8 and increased its displacement to 5.2 liters, machined the cylinder heads, installed a sport camshaft, and reinforced the entire valve train. Topping off this sundae of speed, is the cherry gem of a belt-driven supercharger coupled to a generously sized intercooler. Underneath, a complete stainless-steel high performance exhaust system follows up a high flow exhaust manifold as well to keep the redesigned powerplant breathing easier. All of these updates allow the GT 520 to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in about four seconds.
Yet another notable modification applied is the sporty aerodynamic enhancement kit that not only provides function, but a form that is quite easy on the eyes as well. An updated front fascia with a large air dam supplies fresh cool air to all the coolers, lateral openings are contoured to maximize brake cooling, and an integrated front spoiler helps to reduce front end lift at speed. Smoothed rocker panels help round out the overall appearance, while some gorgeous chrome wheels add a fitting finishing touch.

Beneath the fantastic framework lies a specially tuned, height-adjustable GeigerCars coil-over suspension. Stiffer damper settings and a lowered ride height (50 millimeters) make the Ford Mustang coupe even more aggressive in the handling department. Add in some sport sway bars to minimize body roll in fast corners and to make turn-in more precise, and the car handles quite well when tasked.

The interior of the show car has been changed a lot from the stock-designed Ford Mustang: The exclusive fully leather black interior features highly contoured sport seats for improved lateral support, and, most of all, a multimedia sound system from JBL that was custom-tailored acoustically and visually to the interior of the Ford Mustang coupe.

Mustang at SEMA Obsidian CoupeR

Mustang at SEMA Obsidian CoupeR Outside the halls of the SEMA show looks like an L.A. expressway during rush hour. A sea of custom cars are double, triple and quadruple parked on sidewalks and access roads. The cumulative effect of so many incredible rides is that it's tough for any single set of wheels to stand out. The Obsidian CoupeR Mustang, however, stood out. It may have been because it was parked in a spot of honor, directly outside a set of main doors in the middle of the pathway with no cars in front, in back or beside it to divert attention. It may also have been its 900 hp, twin-supercharged engine. When a representative of CoupeR Design, the company who built this custom '67 Mustang, would lift the hood, you would think one of the SEMA girls just dropped her top by the size of the crowd that gathered. Everything about this car, however, attracts attention, from the front end that scowls behind a custom air dam and lethal looking hood scoop to the onboard 2.4Ghz computer packing a 60GB hard drive and controlled via a 10.5-inch touchscreen custom installed in the dash, the Obsidian is a particularly obscene example of SEMA-style tuning.


















Monday, January 15, 2007

Mustang 2007 information

Mustang 2007 information
For 2007, Mustang's bold American style is enhanced with two new appearance packages and a host of interior and equipment upgrades. Additional features include available heated front seats, a standard auxiliary audio input jack and optional SIRIUS satellite radio. Yet another Mustang first, a DVD-based navigation system, will be available shortly after the 2007 model year launches.

Mustang is one of the greatest automotive sales success stories of all time. Nearly one out of every two sports cars sold in America is a Mustang, and Mustang remains one of the hottest-selling cars in America. It’s also America’s best-selling convertible.

Mustang coupe and convertible body styles are offered in four models: V6 Deluxe, V6 Premium, GT Deluxe and GT Premium.

All Mustangs are built in Flat Rock, Mich.

Design and Equipment
Mustang is pure American muscle. The signature long hood and short rear deck capitalize on 40 years of history, as do classic design cues that have defined Mustangs since the 1960s: C-scoops in the sides, three-element taillamps, and a galloping horse badge in the center of the grille. The Mustang’s menacing shark-like nose imparts an attitude not seen since the 1967 model, while jeweled, round headlamps in trapezoidal housings are part of its modern architecture. The car’s aggressive rake gives the design visual motion, while the short overhangs and up to 18-inch wheels and tires anchor the design visually and physically to the road.

For 2007, GT models are available with a new GT California Special edition and the GT appearance package.

The Mustang GT California Special is available on GT Premium models and includes 18-inch wheels, side scoops, unique tape stripes, rolled bright exhaust tips, black leather trimmed seats with unique “Cal Special” contrasting Dove or Parchment leather inserts, a larger air intake, a chin spoiler 1.5 inches lower than GT, and unique front and rear fascias.

The GT appearance package features rolled exhaust tips, an engine cover with a Pony emblem and a hood scoop.

The GT California Special and GT appearance packages can be ordered separately or combined to give Mustang enthusiasts one of the most expressive Mustang GTs ever offered.

A comfort group package is new for 2007. Available on V6 and GT models, it includes an electrochromic mirror with compass, driver and front-passenger heated seats, and a six-way power passenger seat. Also new is a standard auxiliary audio input jack and available SIRIUS satellite radio.

For V-6 buyers, the Pony Package includes a customized grille with GT-style round fog lamps and a chrome bezel, or “corral,” around the traditional Mustang prancing horse. Backing up this visual upgrade is a GT-inspired suspension featuring a larger front stabilizer bar, the addition of a rear stabilizer bar and P235/55ZR17 tires on painted cast-aluminum wheels. With bright machined rims and unique tri-bar Pony center caps, these are the largest factory wheels and tires ever fitted to a V-6 Mustang.

Further touches include Pony front fender badges, lower door tape stripe, carpeted front floor mats with special brushed chrome “Mustang” logos and a rear spoiler.

Inside, the industry-first, color-configurable instrument panel offers the ultimate in personalization. Mustang owners can mix and match lighting at the touch of a button to create more than 125 color backgrounds to suit their personalities, moods, outfits or whims.

Modern touches mix with Mustang history and heritage. Chrome-ringed air vents are aligned vertically across the dash, precisely in line with the gauges, and the steering wheel has three spokes with a center hub marked by the horse and tricolor bars logo, echoing the design of the 1967 Mustang.

Numerous standard features include one-touch up-down power windows, power mirrors, keyless entry and power locks, a heated rear window, interval wipers, air conditioning, speed control and a CD player.

Powertrain and Chassis
Muscular engines infuse Mustang with tire-smoking performance. The 4.6-liter, aluminum V-8 has three valve heads and cranks out 300 horsepower. That’s more than 50 percent more power than the small-block, 289-cubic-inch V-8 found in the classic 1964 model.

The standard engine, a 60-degree, 4.0-liter, single-overhead-cam V-6, produces 210 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque.

Both engines are paired with a standard five-speed manual or an available five-speed automatic, which provides a unique combination of off-the-line jump and good highway fuel economy.

At the front suspension, MacPherson struts with reverse “L” lower control arms deliver comfort. The three-link rear suspension has a lightweight, tubular Panhard rod that provides precise control of the rear axle. This technology stabilizes the rear axle as the wheels move, particularly during hard cornering.

The standard four-wheel disc brakes have the biggest rotors and stiffest calipers ever fitted to a mainstream Mustang. Twin-piston aluminum calipers clamp down on 12.4-inch ventilated front brake discs on GT models. In the rear, the brake rotors are 11.8 inches in diameter.

A four-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with traction control is standard on GT models and available on V-6 models. It uses electronic sensors to constantly monitor road conditions and feed the information to a dedicated control computer that’s capable of determining within milliseconds whether the vehicle is on dry pavement or negotiating a slippery surface. When traction control isn’t desired, drivers can deactivate the system with a button on the instrument panel.

Safety and Security

With power comes responsibility. The 2007 Mustang helps occupants stay safe.

Ford’s Personal Safety System®, a comprehensive safety technology package, is standard. The system provides increased protection in frontal crashes by analyzing crash factors and determining the proper response within milliseconds. It uses dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags — capable of deploying at full or partial power — safety belt pretensioners and energy management retractors.

Standard right front passenger sensing builds on the strength of the Personal Safety System ® to tailor deployment of the front-passenger air bag. If the passenger seat sensor detects no or very little weight, as for a briefcase, the passenger air bag is automatically switched off. If more weight is on the seat, as for a small child, the air bag remains deactivated and an instrument panel light alerts the driver. If a heavier adult is in the passenger seat, the air bag automatically switches on.

An optional active anti-theft package offers customers an added level of security. It includes a sensing module to guard against tow-away thefts, an interior motion sensor to detect smash-and-grab break-ins, a separate alarm sounder — in addition to the vehicle horn — to thwart thieves trying to disable the horn, and a high-capacity, 60-ampere-hour battery that sounds the alarm longer.

Major Features and Options

V-6 Deluxe: auxiliary audio input jack, one-touch up-down power windows, power mirrors and door locks, keyless entry, air conditioning, CD player, tilt steering wheel, speed control, rear window defroster, stainless steel exhaust, 16-inch wheels, four-wheel power disc brakes, and split-folding rear seat on coupe models.

V-6 Premium adds: 16-inch, painted, bright machined-aluminum wheels with chrome spinner; Shaker 500 audio system with six-disc CD changer and MP3 capability; and six-way power-adjustable driver seat.

GT Deluxe adds: 4.6-liter, three-valve, V-8 engine; ABS with traction control; stainless steel dual exhaust; front fog lamps in grille; complex reflector halogen headlamps with integral turn signals; rear spoiler; performance tires with 17-inch, painted cast-aluminum wheels; AM/FM audio system with single CD; cloth sport bucket seats; and tilt steering wheel.

GT Premium adds: Shaker 500 audio system with six-disc CD player, and Aberdeen leather-trimmed, embossed sport bucket seats.

Options include: GT California Special Package; GT appearance package; comfort group; SIRIUS satellite radio; V-6 Pony Package; seat-mounted side air bags; interior upgrade package with satin-aluminum trim or dark aluminum trim; MyColor custom instrument panel; interior color accent package with black interior and red seats and door inserts; five-speed automatic transmission; two styles of 18-inch, cast-aluminum wheels; and active anti-theft system.