100,000 for a Stang from Ford!
11-03-2009, 06:36 AM
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100,000 for a Stang from Ford!
Last Updated: November 03. 2009 1:00AM
Ford's high performance Raptor, Mustang to debut
Scott Burgess / The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. will announce today that it will offer two, limited-edition high-performance vehicles: one for on the track and the other for off it.
During its press conference at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's trade show in Las Vegas, Ford will debut the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang and a Baja-ready 2010 FR Raptor XT. Neither vehicle can be driven on regular roads, as they are not intended to be street-legal.
Ford plans to sell only 50 of the turnkey race car Cobra Jet Mustangs, said Ford's director of racing, Brian Wolfe. Dealers already have bought all of them, with the average transaction price at $90,000.
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The factory-built race car starts its life as a V-6 Mustang built in Flat Rock but transformed into a NHRA Stock and Super Stock race car. It will feature a drag racing manual or automatic transmission, drag racing shocks that are tunable and a full roll cage.
There will be five engine choices, including a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 that produces a tire-burning 475 horsepower.
"This car will be fully adjustable for a racer," Wolfe said during a recent media preview of the vehicle. "It's capable of an 8.5 second quarter mile."
The limited edition Raptor XT will have a price tag starting at $99,950. In most of its performance details, it will mirror the Raptor that raced in the Baja 1000 in 2008. Ford will build 50 of these trucks, which feature all of the performance pieces of the Baja racer plus the comfort of a road edition Raptor.
Not everything Ford plans to show off at SEMA will be limited edition track-only gear.
Ford also plans to announce today that it will begin offering the 2010 Raptor with an optional 6.2-liter V-8, capable of producing 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque.
Jamie Allison, group manager for Ford Racing, said high-performance vehicles are important for carmakers because of what they learn during development.
For example, the cold-air intake and suspension of the limited-edition Mustang Bullitt transferred to the 2010 Mustang GT.
"We often bring performance technology from Ford Racing into the mainstream vehicles," Allison said.
Ford said it also intends to celebrate the Mustang by bringing 1,000 Mustang enthusiasts onto the show's floor during the week.
SEMA is the world's largest aftermarket trade show and features accessories, modified cars and other car-related items that helped generate more than $31 billion in sales last year. It is not open to the public.
sburgess@detnews.com (313) 223-3217
Ford's high performance Raptor, Mustang to debut
Scott Burgess / The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. will announce today that it will offer two, limited-edition high-performance vehicles: one for on the track and the other for off it.
During its press conference at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's trade show in Las Vegas, Ford will debut the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang and a Baja-ready 2010 FR Raptor XT. Neither vehicle can be driven on regular roads, as they are not intended to be street-legal.
Ford plans to sell only 50 of the turnkey race car Cobra Jet Mustangs, said Ford's director of racing, Brian Wolfe. Dealers already have bought all of them, with the average transaction price at $90,000.
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The factory-built race car starts its life as a V-6 Mustang built in Flat Rock but transformed into a NHRA Stock and Super Stock race car. It will feature a drag racing manual or automatic transmission, drag racing shocks that are tunable and a full roll cage.
There will be five engine choices, including a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 that produces a tire-burning 475 horsepower.
"This car will be fully adjustable for a racer," Wolfe said during a recent media preview of the vehicle. "It's capable of an 8.5 second quarter mile."
The limited edition Raptor XT will have a price tag starting at $99,950. In most of its performance details, it will mirror the Raptor that raced in the Baja 1000 in 2008. Ford will build 50 of these trucks, which feature all of the performance pieces of the Baja racer plus the comfort of a road edition Raptor.
Not everything Ford plans to show off at SEMA will be limited edition track-only gear.
Ford also plans to announce today that it will begin offering the 2010 Raptor with an optional 6.2-liter V-8, capable of producing 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque.
Jamie Allison, group manager for Ford Racing, said high-performance vehicles are important for carmakers because of what they learn during development.
For example, the cold-air intake and suspension of the limited-edition Mustang Bullitt transferred to the 2010 Mustang GT.
"We often bring performance technology from Ford Racing into the mainstream vehicles," Allison said.
Ford said it also intends to celebrate the Mustang by bringing 1,000 Mustang enthusiasts onto the show's floor during the week.
SEMA is the world's largest aftermarket trade show and features accessories, modified cars and other car-related items that helped generate more than $31 billion in sales last year. It is not open to the public.
sburgess@detnews.com (313) 223-3217
11-03-2009, 11:55 AM
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Drifting
11-03-2009, 12:17 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
Not only are they going to sell the Cobra Jet drag car but also a track car: 2010 Boss 302
PRESS RELEASE
Ford Racing Announces Limited Edition (50 units) 2010 Boss 302R Mustang
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mustang Boss 302's iconic 1970 Trans-Am championship, and to build on the success of the Mustang FR500C (winner of 2005/2008/2009 Grand-Am Championships), Ford Racing is proud to announce the development of a new race-prepared road racing Mustang - the 2010 Ford Racing Boss 302R. Details of this exciting program have already begun to surface, and we want to ensure our dealers hear about it from us first.
The Ford Racing Mustang Boss 302R will be a factory-built race car, ready for track days and road racing in a number of SCCA and NASA classes. An optional Grand-Am Homologation Package will be available for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge series. While details are intentionally limited at this time, the following should help you assess the product and its appeal.
Program Intent
• Continue the winning tradition of Mustang racing
• Build limited to 50 units
• Off-road only (VIN replaced by serial number)
• Estimated pricing, $75,000 WD, $79,000 MSRP
• Build/delivery in 3rd -4th Qtr 2010
• Ford Racing Part #: M-FR500-BOSSR
Vehicle Content:
• 400 hp (est.) 5.0L 4V engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Roll cage
• Race dampers/springs, brakes, tire
• Race seats, safety harness
Optional - Grand-Am Homologation Package2010 Grand-Am spec/approved package (Part Number: M-FR500-BOSSR1) for KONI Challenge includes:
• Sealed high output race engine with upgraded cooling system
• Close ratio 6-speed transmission with integral shifter
• Seam-welded body
• Race suspension/KONI dampers and ABS brake tuning
• Race wheels/tires
• Race performance exhaust
• High speed balance 1-piece driveshaft
• Racing fuel cell
• Race data acquisition
• Grand-Am spec vehicle is estimated to be $129,000 MSRP ($124,000 WD)
Orders / Feedback
• Vehicle orders should be placed with the Ford Racing warehouse
• Priority delivery will be given to multiple vehicle orders.
• An "off-road only" competition release will be required prior to delivery of the race car to the dealer.
• Production of only 50 units is under consideration for 2010, so dealers are encouraged to submit their orders before December 31, 2009.
Ford Racing Announces Limited Edition (50 units) 2010 Boss 302R Mustang
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mustang Boss 302's iconic 1970 Trans-Am championship, and to build on the success of the Mustang FR500C (winner of 2005/2008/2009 Grand-Am Championships), Ford Racing is proud to announce the development of a new race-prepared road racing Mustang - the 2010 Ford Racing Boss 302R. Details of this exciting program have already begun to surface, and we want to ensure our dealers hear about it from us first.
The Ford Racing Mustang Boss 302R will be a factory-built race car, ready for track days and road racing in a number of SCCA and NASA classes. An optional Grand-Am Homologation Package will be available for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge series. While details are intentionally limited at this time, the following should help you assess the product and its appeal.
Program Intent
• Continue the winning tradition of Mustang racing
• Build limited to 50 units
• Off-road only (VIN replaced by serial number)
• Estimated pricing, $75,000 WD, $79,000 MSRP
• Build/delivery in 3rd -4th Qtr 2010
• Ford Racing Part #: M-FR500-BOSSR
Vehicle Content:
• 400 hp (est.) 5.0L 4V engine
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Roll cage
• Race dampers/springs, brakes, tire
• Race seats, safety harness
Optional - Grand-Am Homologation Package2010 Grand-Am spec/approved package (Part Number: M-FR500-BOSSR1) for KONI Challenge includes:
• Sealed high output race engine with upgraded cooling system
• Close ratio 6-speed transmission with integral shifter
• Seam-welded body
• Race suspension/KONI dampers and ABS brake tuning
• Race wheels/tires
• Race performance exhaust
• High speed balance 1-piece driveshaft
• Racing fuel cell
• Race data acquisition
• Grand-Am spec vehicle is estimated to be $129,000 MSRP ($124,000 WD)
Orders / Feedback
• Vehicle orders should be placed with the Ford Racing warehouse
• Priority delivery will be given to multiple vehicle orders.
• An "off-road only" competition release will be required prior to delivery of the race car to the dealer.
• Production of only 50 units is under consideration for 2010, so dealers are encouraged to submit their orders before December 31, 2009.
11-03-2009, 12:31 PM
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11-03-2009, 05:46 PM
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He has quite an big design and manufacturing operation.
11-04-2009, 09:56 AM
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11-04-2009, 09:38 PM
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Here is the 1/4 mile pass with no time on video.
Link: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...Jet_704568.htm
I think it's great that Ford is offering a reall drag race car for the mustang and drag racers. I just hope most of these see track time
Now lets pray Chevy offers this in the Camaro or Vet.
Link: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...Jet_704568.htm
I think it's great that Ford is offering a reall drag race car for the mustang and drag racers. I just hope most of these see track time
Now lets pray Chevy offers this in the Camaro or Vet.
11-05-2009, 09:04 AM
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Le Mans Master
I really don't get this...anyone who really understands drag racing and has been into it (target market for this car) knows you can pick up an 1988 Mustang LX for a few thousand, gut it, dump $15,000 into it, and easily run 10's or lower. Or better yet, buy one done for less than $10k. God knows what you could build for $100k.
Just slap in a 9" rear, new suspension, built tranny, a 351 with 2 stage nitrous, cage and hit the track. I could never figure out why anyone would gut and destroy and brand new Corvette just to go drag racing. It's like paying $100 for an $8 sandwich.
Just slap in a 9" rear, new suspension, built tranny, a 351 with 2 stage nitrous, cage and hit the track. I could never figure out why anyone would gut and destroy and brand new Corvette just to go drag racing. It's like paying $100 for an $8 sandwich.
