Mustang Convertible Gallops Into 2005 Sales Winners Circle
By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network
Hats off to last year's convertible sales champ, the Mustang convertible. In 2005, according to figures from R.L. Polk, total registrations for the Mustang made it America's best-selling convertible, the first time since 2001.
What's even more impressive is that the Mustang managed the feat in a market that is essentially flat.
"Convertibles have been a small but stable segment for a very long time," said George Pipas, Ford's manager of sales analysis. "If you look at sales figures for North America, the total sales of convertibles usually hovers around 300,000 vehicles. It dipped to around 295,000 in 2003 while last year convertible sales rose to a little more than 324,000."
Legendary SVT Officially a Legend
Time creeps up on every organization. Some are able to take the lead and bring home the checkered flag; others fall victim to the ebb & flow of modernization and the next best thing. Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) will be formally disbanded effective April 1, 2006. Not watershed news by any means though, as the fuse was lit back in 1992 - it was only a matter of time.
2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500: Most Powerful Mustang Ever
DETROIT,
Jan. 8, 2006 - What happens when a legend from Texas reunites with a
legend from Dearborn? The most powerful Mustang ever.
After 40 years, racing legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Mustang are back together with the introduction of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500.
The collaboration between Shelby and Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) is yielding an instant collector's Mustang that builds 475 horsepower in its 5.4-liter supercharged V-8.
Ford Mustang GT: One of Car & Driver's 10 Best Cars of 2006
Car and Driver has picked the 2006 Mustang GT as one of the 10 best cars of 2006, giving it the Best Musclecar label. Here's an excerpt:
The Mustang doesn't change for 2006, but how many changes are needed in a car that was one of last year's most successful launches? Some 170,000 Mustangs were bought last year by enthusiasts of all stripes who connected with the Mustang's combination of engaging retro styling, excellent performance, and low price.
Rip This Joint
Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords has posted a review of the 2005 Roush Stage 2. Here's an excerpt:
When the Torch Red Roush Stage 2 tester arrived on our doorstep, we were almost burned by the intensity of the heat. With only 45 miles on the clock, it stood boldly with the authority of a heavyweight fighter. We didn't get out of the MM&FF lot before eyes popped and questions flew our way.
The Le Mans stripes flowed over the race car-like skin. The body's low stance is the way all Mustangs should sit (not on their tippy-toes as they come from Ford). The wheel and tire combo glistened, and after cracking off the throttle a few times, we couldn't wait to turn those BFG tires in anger. This car was going 100 sitting still--it even attracted the attention of the local law. Thankfully, the officer was a car dude who simply wanted a closer look.
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