The Ford Mustang Thread

Low Mileage Young-Timers | Assess and Caress with Donald Osborne | Jay Leno's Garage​

Which late-80s/early-90s "Youngtimer" icon crushed the collector car market over the last five years? The answer will stun you!

In this edition of Assess & Caress (Episode 302: "Low Mileage Young-Timers"), brought to you by the ‪Audrain Museum Network‬ Museum in Newport, Rhode Island, Jay Leno and vehicle valuation expert Donald Osborne welcome comedy superstar Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias to look over three jaw-dropping modern classics from his personal collection.

The cars?

1987 Buick GNX: Numbered limited edition (1 of 547 built) in collaboration with ASC McLaren, featuring a turbocharged 3.8L V6 and only 3,300 miles.

1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS: The final year of the rear-wheel-drive G-body icon with an unreal 36 original miles on the odometer.

1994 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Indy Pace Car Replica: A pristine 13-mile convertible time capsule complete with factory-embroidered Indy 500 leather seats.

 
Ford Mustang GT Nite Pony Pack South African details confirmed

The Ford Mustang GT Nite Pony pack’s details have been confirmed for the South African market as a darkened visual pacakge for those who prefer a stealtheir muscle car look…

Ford South Africa has officially announced the Ford Mustang GT Nite Pony package for a local market introduction. The option adds black trim elements to the vehicle. Exterior changes include ebony black 19-inch aluminium wheels, black front and rear Pony badges, black mirror caps, a black roof, and headlamps with black bezels. Buyers can combine the package with any of eight body colours, including Race Red, Adriatic Blue, Carbonized Gray, Vapor Blue, Molten Magenta, Oxford White, Absolute Black, and Orange Fury (pictured above).

The Nite Pony package alters only visual elements. The standard Coyote 5.0-litre V8 engine produces 328 kW and 540 N.m of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission delivers power to the rear wheels. The muscle car reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in a claimed 4.4 seconds. Ford equips the vehicle with electronic assistance systems, including custom stability control, electric power-assisted steering, ABS tuning, and calibrated powertrain software. Standard hardware includes a limited-slip differential and a Brembo braking system featuring six-piston front callipers and 390 mm ventilated discs

The interior retains standard Mustang GT features. A 13.2-inch touchscreen running the Ford Sync 4 operating system links to a 12-speaker audio system. A 12.4-inch LCD cluster displays instrument data. Dual-zone climate control and heated and ventilated front seats complete the cabin specification.

 
RTR Ford Mustang Spec 5 revealed with 648 kW supercharged V8

Limited to just 50 examples per year, RTR’s latest modified Ford Mustang, the Spec 5, is endowed with a supercharged V8 producing 648 kW.

RTR Vehicles has revealed what it bills the ‘ultimate’ Ford Mustang. Dubbed the Spec 5, this model builds on the formula of previous RTR-tuned Mustangs, while gaining a selection of performance-focused upgrades. Only 50 examples of the Spec 5 will be built per year.

Based on the seventh-generation (S650) Ford Mustang GT, the Spec 5 is available with a variety of exterior paint options, with premium colours priced between $7 500-15 000 (approximately R124 000-R250 000 at the current Rand-Dollar exchange rate). The Spec 5’s composite body kit includes a new front splitter, functional air vents, and a ‘ducktail’-style rear spoiler. This modified Mustang’s suspension features RTR’s Tactical Performance system, which comprises 30-way adjustable front coilovers as well as adjustable fore and aft sway bars. The Spec 5 is equipped with a set of 20-inch forged alloy wheels, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres. A Borla Cat-Back Active Exhaust System is also present.

 
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