M3 Killer! Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laps Laguna Seca

Motor Trend hits Laguna Seca in Ford's track ready beast, the Mustang Boss 302. Just how fast is it around the legendary Northern California track? The results might surprise you.

"California Special. GT. Mach. These are not just names of Mustangs. These are the names of Mustangs that got two chances at life. There was only one Mustang that Ford had yet to recreate -- the baddest of all, the Boss. That is, until now. Meet the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the best, most well-rounded Mustang ever."

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Saleen Performance Vehicles To Cease Production

Revstone, the parent company and producer of Saleen Performance Vehicles and Saleen Speedlab parts, announced today that it will refocus its strategy in performance vehicles to become a second stage manufacturer and a distributor of aftermarket performance parts. The move will allow the company to leverage its size and customer relationships to provide a wider range of high performance offerings to consumers.

“The teams responsible for engineering and development of Saleen bring a level of engineering prowess and passion that is second to none,” said Bob LaCourciere, President of Revstone Aftermarket. “We want to apply that same talent and dedication to second stage manufacturing.”

As part of this strategic shift, the company has announced that the 2011 Saleen S302 will be the last car produced under the Saleen name. The S302 vehicles are currently being produced, and all production will be completed by the third quarter of this year.

“We feel it is time to retire the legend, and to usher in a new era of performance,” continued LaCourciere. “We will continue to honor our warranties on Saleen vehicles, and Saleen parts will be available through Speedlab.”

The company plans to hold a webinar in the second quarter of 2011 to answer any questions and provide more insight into its plans for the transition.

[Source: MustangsDaily]

Consumer Reports Names 2011 Ford Mustang as Top Sporty Car

Consumer Reports has released its annual “Best and Worst” cars of 2011, and the Ford Mustang has won the title of the best sporty car beating out a touch lineup of European competitors as well as other American cars like the Corvette, Camaro and Challenger. Consumer Reports praised Ford’s pony car for its “scorching acceleration, a great exhaust sound, and good fuel economy for this class” and ranked it highest overall after considering a detailed road test, reliability and safety.

ProCharger Supercharger For 2011 Mustang V6

OK all you 2011 Mustang V6 owners, your wait is over. Who’s ready to bolt on 170+ horsepower to an otherwise stock V6 Mustang? ProCharger intercooled supercharger systems and tuner kits are now available for the potent 3.7L V6 Mustang.

Utilizing the patented and proven, self-contained ProCharger P-1SC-1 supercharger making 8 psi of boost, a highly effective air-to-air intercooler and dedicated supercharger drive system, a ProCharger system or tuner kit can add 170 or more HP to an otherwise stock 2011 3.7L Mustang running high quality pump gas. Given Ford’s 305 HP rating for their new, high-tech V6, ProCharger-equipped Mustangs can make 475+ flywheel horsepower.

2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible Revealed At 2011 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO – Feb. 9, 2011 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) today introduced the limited edition 2012 Shelby GT350 during the Chicago Auto Show, being held at the McCormick Place complex. A convertible, the first since 1970, and two new body colors (red and blue) will be options for the 2012 model year. In addition, a limited production of 350 total 2012 Shelby GT350s will be built.

“Last year, we brought back the GT350 45 years after it was launched,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. “They look and sound just like the ones we built in 1965. We’re repeating history by offering two additional colors and building a few convertibles for the second year of production.”

Shelby American built 562 total GT350 fastback coupes in 1965; all were painted white with blue stripes. In 1966, Shelby added more color options for the hardtops. Four convertibles were also built; today they are among the most collectible Shelbys in the world.