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For anyone who watched the movie Ford v Ferrari and rooted for team Ford, the true hero of the film had to be the Ford GT40, a somewhat legendary sports car. That said, the GT40’s win would have been impossible without the efforts and technical expertise put in by Ken Miles, the legendary Carroll Shelby, Phil Remington, and Roy Lunn because it was their build of the Ford GT40 that let Ford beat Ferrari in its game.

Ford’s in-house development gave the world the GT40 Mk I, which turned out to be a disaster, and the 1964 racing season did not win it any laurels. After handing development to Shelby, the Ford GT40 as we know it today began to take shape, although it went through 1965 minus any wins as well. Finally, in 1966 Ford GT40 did what it set out to prove, that a mass carmaker could also build a successful racer. Here’s why the GT40 remains Ford’s crowning feather, 55 years after it took home the LeMans title.

Born Out Of Vengeance, Forged By Carroll Shelby, Built On The Lola

Ford’s GT40 may have been American-engineered but the chassis came from British engineer Eric Broadley and his Lola Mk6 GT. Ford and Broadley had a falling out, so he quit and made Lola his own, leading it to a storied racing career for the next 50 years. Shelby saw the potential in the Lola chassis and made it the base of the GT40. Ford’s in-house development of the GT40 came with zero results, so things shifted stateside, and soon enough, Ken…

Pricing information for the redesigned 2024 Ford Mustang is now live on Ford’s website.

The cheapest new Mustang is the EcoBoost Fastback, which starts at $32,515 with the mandatory $1,595 destination charge. EcoBoost models use a 2.3-liter turbo-4 engine that generates 315 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, and are only available with a 10-speed automatic transmission. A standard limited-slip differential helps meter the flow of power to the rear wheels.

A 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster and 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen are standard as well, along with rear parking sensors, but buyers still only get manually adjusted front seats.

Starting at $38,040 with destination, the EcoBoost Premium Fastback grade swaps the individual instrument cluster and touchscreen for a continuous curved-glass display. It also adds a heated steering wheel, remote start, and wireless smartphone charging. This is also the most affordable trim level available as a convertible, with pricing starting at $43,540 for the drop-top.

Those who want V-8 power will have to spend a minimum of $43,090 (including destination) on a Mustang GT Fastback. The 5.0-liter V-8 makes 480 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, and comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission with rev-matching (the 10-speed automatic is optional).

Like the EcoBoost powertrain, the Mustang GT is available available in Premium trim as both a Fastback coupe ($47,610) and convertible ($53,110) with added convenience…

Roush Performance is a popular name in the aftermarket space. Much like Shelby American, Roush is no stranger to the Mustang audience, offering various upgrades and bolt-on packages. Although Roush specializes in performance parts and crate engines for the Mustang, the company also modifies F-150s with suspension overhauls and high-performance engine maps.

Over the years, Roush Performance established itself as a well-known Ford aftermarket tuner with a complete range of in-house developed vehicle packages and engineering solutions. The company’s most recent product offering is a 750 hp Supercharging Kit available for the 2022-2023 Ford Mustang GT.

What makes the Supercharging Kit unique is its ability to transform your regular GT into a Shelby-slaying muscle car. You can even thrash the all-new 2024 Mustang Dark Horse without exercising the limits of this supercharged 5.0 V8.

It’s not cheap, though. Retail price for the Roush 750 hp Supercharging Kit is $8,799. But look at it this way. Bolting the kit on a brand-new 2023 Mustang GT is still cheaper than buying the less-powerful 2024 Dark Horse. If you like that idea, let’s not waste any time and get into the specifics.

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A Roush Supercharger Adds 300 Horsepower To The Mustang GT

Roush claims the 2022-2023 Supercharging Kit unlocks 750 horsepower and 670 lb-ft of torque. That means the Roush…

One of the biggest news of 2020 was SSC Tuatara’s alleged 330-mph top speed run. The news ended amid controversy as many said there were inconsistencies between the automaker’s claims and what actually happened during that run. In the end, SSC had to admit it failed to achieve 330 mph, and, on its next attempt, the Tuatara hit a top speed of 282.9 mph. While the number is nowhere near 330 mph, the Tuatara still broke the Agera RS’ previous 277.9 mph top speed record.

SSC wasn’t happy with that result, and it took the Tuatara back on the track for another attempt. The result was more than satisfying as the supercar got even closer to the 300-mph mark.

Behind the wheel was the same Tuatara customer, Larry Caplin, that broke the record back in 2021. This time around, however, SSC did its homework very well as it invited a lot of people to witness the event. First, they had the Racelogic technician Mitchell Townsend and independent analyst Robert Mitchell, but also SSC North America Founder and CEO Jerod Shelby. The attempt took place at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility on May 14th, 2022. The track is relatively short – 2.3 miles – which means the Tuatara has somewhat limited room to run at full throttle.

The SSC Tuatara was able to hit a top speed of 295.0 mph (474.8 km/h) officially becoming the world’s fastest production vehicle. The record was recorded by Racelogic with dual VBOX…

Henry Ford formed the Ford Motor Company in 1903, and the brand has been going strong to date. Their adoption of the assembly line in 1908 helped revolutionize the automotive industry and introduced the first lineup of affordable American cars. Since the Model T, Ford cars have evolved with innovation while remaining largely affordable and following the original mass-production formula. Case in point is the Ford Mustang, which has remained the best affordable American sports car for decades.

But, every once in a while, the brand builds cars that are far from budget-friendly or available in massive numbers. Or, they were once cheap but became rare, gained value over time, and fetched serious coins at auction. These include vintage sports cars, unique concept cars, and historic racing champions. We have curated a list of the most expensive Ford cars sold at auction.

10 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible – $742,500

Owning a car worked on by the legendary Carroll Shelby is one of the top ten achievements by any self-respecting gearhead. But only a few things can match the feeling of owning one that was once part of the great man’s collection. One lucky chap paid $742,500 at the 2008 Barret Jackson auction at Scottdale to claim ownership of this 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible owned and driven by Shelby.

It was one of only 247 units making it a rare find even in its days. Under the hood is a c.i.d 428ci Cobra Jet V8…

Automotive history is full of all kinds of iconic rides that have made an impact on the industry and cemented their place indefinitely. But admittedly, some sell better than others.

As much as there are many influential rides out there, only a limited number of them achieved worldwide popularity through their racing records. In all their uniqueness and limited availability, these world-famous rides hit million-dollar price tags once they appear on auctions — which doesn’t happen that often at all, much to everyone’s dismay.

For Ford, the most prominent American brand, there’s one particular vehicle that fits this one-in-a-million-racing-star description with the uttermost accuracy — the GT40. As you know already, almost 60 years have passed since the notable launch of the GT40 program and four straight 24-hour Le Mans victories, and the car is only more attractive with each passing year.

Actually, ten years ago, RM Sotheby’s sold the 1968 Ford GT40 used in Steve McQueen’s 1971 Le Mans movie in Monterey for a whopping $11 million, making it the most expensive Ford ever. In 2022, this vehicle still reserves the title, and here’s why.

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The History Behind The 1968 Ford GT40 Le Mans Movie Car: Iconic Development And Even More Iconic Wins For The GT40

The Ford GT40 originates from one of the most epic rivalries in motorsport. Bugged by…

It’s been 15 years since Ford put Land Rover and Jaguar up for another adoption. Ford as a brand itself continues to dominate in volume sales and performance with the all-powerful Mustang. It seems Jaguar has been rather left behind and that includes at the drag strip.

Automotive YouTuber Cars with Pilot Tseno recently documented what happens when a Jaguar F-Type S drag races a Ford Mustang on the 1/4 mile.

The Ford Mustang Claims Total Victory Against The Jaguar F-Type S

The F-Type S uses a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with 400 hp and 340 lb-ft of torque. The Mustang, on the other hand, is a 2017 GT model that packs a 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V8 with a tune and intake to make 460 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. The F-Type S comes equipped with an 8-speed automatic, whereas the Mustang’s automatic transmission is a 10-speed.

Besides the supercharger, it may seem Jaguar’s only advantage is its slightly smaller size and weight of 3,637 lb. This leaves it 110 lbs lighter than the 3,747 lb. Mustang.

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With all the specifications in mind, it’s still no surprise the Ford Mustang takes off the line quicker and maintains its lead for the rest of the 1/4 mile. The first race has the Mustang finishing the 1/4 mile in 13.23 seconds at 109.3 mph. The F-Type S completed finished the 1/4 mile in 13.32 seconds at 106.8 mph.

The second race reflected a similar launch pattern. The Mustang dominated the lead, getting to 62 mph…

The Ford Mustang Fox body was different things for different people, considering it debuted at the end of the malaise era, when things were not right with the American automobile industry. Once they launched the GT versions, things began to look up.

Instagrammer and well-known 3D designer and animator, Rostislav Prokop, sees the Fox body Mustang GT more like a hero and his three renders prove it. Since they look so good, we want one yesterday.

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This Is The Fox Body Mustang Everyone Needs

Rostislav has made three renders of the Ford Mustang GT Fox body and all of them bear a slight Mad Max: Fury Road-like feel, with a Cyclops-like air intake replacing the right headlight.

The first shows the ‘Stang in bright orange, as a very road-chewing Mustang, with a grille that is more weapon-like. Frankly, this could turn the road into sushi by just driving over it.

The second comes in silver, and if Batman could just move a little away from black, we could see him driving this, especially since the rear end looks tacked on, in a very dystopian design that would have all eyes on it. The grille gets a sleeker treatment in this, and there’s a hood scoop on it that would be easily spotted from space.

Finally, the last one is in red, and this is the car that could be every racer’s nightmare if they were the competition. A large hood scoop, the Cyclops eye, the vivid paint and the stance of this car is enough to…