The 1968 Fairlane/Torino was constructed with unibody chassis using the same platform as the 1966–67 models. The front suspension consisted of short/long control arms with coil springs mounted on an upper control arm and a strut stabilized lower control arm. Rear suspension consisted of long semi-elliptical leaf springs on a solid axle. A heavy-duty suspension … Read more
Responsive, rewarding, fun-to-drive Ford Performance dynamics are now set to be enjoyed by even greater numbers of SUV customers as Ford today revealed the new Puma ST Powershift – introducing the most powerful version of Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0‑litre EcoBoost engine ever. Enhanced using 48-volt mild hybrid technology to deliver up to 170 PS peak power and 248 … Read more
FORD VS. FERRARI: ENTRY AND FAILURE – 1964 A sparsely worded newswire release was issued on May 22, 1963 noting, “Ford Motor Company and Ferrari wish to indicate, with reference to recent reports of their negotiations toward a possible collaboration that such negotiations have been suspended by mutual agreement.” The flurry of negotiations between the … Read more
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), is honoring the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth with a small run of Centennial Edition Mustangs. Only 100 of the 2023 model year supercharged Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang will be available through Shelby American in Las Vegas, with a few available … Read more
source: performance.ford.com (Photos: Joe Deladvitch) Ever since the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang was unveiled in Detroit last summer, fans have been chomping at the bit to see one of Ford’s latest pony cars in person before the car goes on sale later this year. As you might expect, the most anticipated new Mustang model for … Read more
After the success of the 2001 Mustang Bullitt, Ford launched another “Living Legend” specialty Mustang in 2003 with the re-introduction of the Mach 1 model. Mach 1 offered car collectors and enthusiasts alike a modern Mustang with an infusion of Ford muscle-car styling cues from the ’60s. Its functional “shaker” hood scoop was modeled after … Read more
Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has announced an engineering and development program for the new V8-powered Ford F-150 Raptor R. When it debuts in the first quarter of 2023, the ‘Hennessey VelociRaptoR® 1000’ is anticipated to boast nearly 1,000 bhp and more than 850 lb-ft of torque – engine output that would make … Read more
Hennessey® the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, announces the arrival of its all-new Bronco VelociRaptor® 500 — the eighth VelociRaptor® model to come from Hennessey®’s development team. Engineered to be more potent and capable than Ford’s factory Bronco Raptor, Hennessey®’s engineers applied their expertise to the 4×4’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine. A new high-capacity intercooler, proprietary … Read more
The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey in the early 1960s (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and engineered by Ford engineer Paul G. Axelrad, with Lee Iacocca approving the final model for production in February 1964, after the first clay models were built in mid-1963. Developed as an … Read more
The Mustang Boss 302 is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang originally produced by Ford in 1969 and 1970, alongside its more powerful sibling the Boss 429 Mustang. Ford revived the name for another two year production run in 2012 and 2013. It was produced for the Trans Am racing series. The Camaro/Mustang rivalry … Read more