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09-17-2004, 06:02 PM
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Sounds like a fun car http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index....pic=5082&st=0&
09-18-2004, 03:15 PM
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TQ > MPG
1. Its not the Vulcan V6, its a 4.0L SOHC which has been featured in the Explorer & Ranger.
2. Dont judge the interior from pics on the net just yet. I have sat in one and have watched one being drven very hard on a road course, it should be a much better platofmr than the current one, even if it is steel.
3. WTF wants a live axle in a car mostly designed for people who like to drag race? You know how the 99+ Cobra's wheelhop like crazy? Well the standard GT doesnt, and that makes the rear end more durable. It is a new torque arm setup that should definitely help with suspension control in bumpy corners.
2. Dont judge the interior from pics on the net just yet. I have sat in one and have watched one being drven very hard on a road course, it should be a much better platofmr than the current one, even if it is steel.
3. WTF wants a live axle in a car mostly designed for people who like to drag race? You know how the 99+ Cobra's wheelhop like crazy? Well the standard GT doesnt, and that makes the rear end more durable. It is a new torque arm setup that should definitely help with suspension control in bumpy corners.
09-26-2004, 08:19 PM
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Nov. issue of Motor Trend tested a GT automatic and it ran a 5.1 sec 0-60 and a quarter in 13.6 at 99. They also expected the manual to run a 4.8-4.9 to 60. The 05 GT is supposedly putting down 275 rwhp, which means Ford underrated the car by roughly 25 hp.
09-26-2004, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
This car's a home run. The price is right; the styling's retro without being silly... great job.
I wonder how it'll look in blue...
09-26-2004, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I wonder how it'll look in blue...Go to page 5 and look at the second pic. There is a blue stang in the top right corner.
09-26-2004, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
Nov. issue of Motor Trend tested a GT automatic and it ran a 5.1 sec 0-60 and a quarter in 13.6 at 99. They also expected the manual to run a 4.8-4.9 to 60. The 05 GT is supposedly putting down 275 rwhp, which means Ford underrated the car by roughly 25 hp.
Awesome car and awesome performance value
09-27-2004, 03:46 PM
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that sounds a little to fast IMO, if its true, wow they will be direct competiton with an M3, S4, and others in the class for the fraction of the price
09-27-2004, 04:05 PM
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'05
Hot Drives
We've been out driving and testing next year's newest in.
Here's the scoop on 14 new cars, trucks, and sport/utilities you absolutely must know about.
Ford Mustang GT
Old Glory: America's favorit pponycar ears back its stripes
by Frank Markus
Only in America could an econobox in fancy dress named for a wild horse become the must-have machine of an entire generation. Where else could a musclecar's sales rise as its powertrain and chassis were emasculated (mid-1970's)? And in what other land could a manufacture lie about a car's engine size in bright chrome numerals for 14 years and even fudge power output a couple times along the way without sales tanking?
Nevertheless, two and a half decades, two Corvettes, and five presidents later, Ford has finally done the honorable thing and foaled a bran-new pony. It showed it off, talked about it, and at last tossed us the keys for a chaperoned ride across Michigan to Gingerman Raceway. But mere subjective impressions gleaned on a carefully orchestrated launch seemed like a bun without the beef, so we managed to lasso a stray 'Stang and hook it to our gear for an exclusive first test.
Is this Mustang worthy of the loyalty the brand has always enjoyed?
A quantum improvement is noticeable from 10 feet away, and it's not just the fab retro/modern styling. All the panel gaps, surface alignment, and detailing on these salable early preproduction cars look Japan right and orderly. Interior craftsmanship in similarly first-rate, with real aluminum on the steering wheel and dash (on cars with optional appearance package) and a chic, woven headliner.
A higher beltline and narrower windows conspire with a proper bucket seat and heck-'n'-toe pedals to make the new Mustang cockpit feel sportier, though the car stands an inch taller and the seat is a half-inch higher off the ground. Shorter folks may find themselves banging their funny bone into the console lid while shifting the short stick, which was moved aft this year. Everyone will notice the dead pedal is tipped forward at an awkward angle that doesn't match that of the accelerator. The rear seats accommodate sub-six-footers reasonably well, but they'll have to hold their own lattes- Ford neglected to mold a pair of cup holders into the back of the center console.
After just a few Michigan potholes, one wonders if Ford's modest structural improvements figures are overly conservative. The body feels snare-drum tight, attenuating impacts instantly. The extra rigidity coupled with the revised suspension allowed Ford to tighten up the shock valving and roll control without ruining the ride, which is slightly busy but never uncomfortably harsh. Bend the GT into a set of esse and two more contrast between new and old come into focus: The seats actually restrain the occupants so the steering wheel rim and grab handles don't have to, and the steering responds way more quickly. The ratio is actually a fraction slower (15.7:1 vrs 15.0:1), but there's so much less slop just off center that it feels more precise and nimble. And the steering feel is free of the increasingly unwelcome electronic tailoring of the ratio or effort.
Dump the clutch at half-throttle, and the Mustang GT paints two beautiful, unbroken black stripes-even with the traction control on. The system can tell drag racing from snow slippage and stands aside to prevent the indignation of an electronically aborted stoplight stampede. This year the system is also tuned to permit a bit of wheelspin-induced oversteer when driving aggressively on dry pavement. You'll want to switch the traction control off to wring the most out of this chassis on a closed track, but when switched on for responsible public-road driving, the extra latitude of the system affords is welcome.
At the racetrack, the Mustang truly showed us what it's made of-and that is to say, slightly lesser stuff than similarly priced sport cars like the 350Z and RX-8. Oh , the lusty V-8 pulls stronger out of every corner, but the car carries more weight over its (all-season) front tires, so it pushes more than those cars and seems less eager to rotate without brutish steering and throttle inputs. And while MarcPherson struts can be made to work magic on a Barvarian budge, this humble horse falls short of world-class chassis poise in bumpy turns, where the front end chatters a bit and the heavy hardware out back can be felt moving around more than one would like. The GT's larger four-wheel-disc brakes boast 18 percent-more swept area and feel terrific on the road, but two hard laps at the track caused them to fade disconcertingly. All that siad, the new car felt quicker and easier to pivot smoothly around the track than its glue-factory-bound predecessor, and most of these issues fade in importance once you drive off the track.
Priced around $25,000 to start, with acceleration and reasonable if not world-class handling, this new pony's blend of sytle, space, and speed seem as captivating as the original Mustang's. Chevy, the world expects a commensurate Camaro.
09-27-2004, 04:06 PM
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Here's an insteresting note. The mustang has 267 bhp @ 5275 and 283 lbs-ft @ 4350 at the wheels. (NOT CRANK - EDIT)
Another side box, THE IMPORTANT ONE!
Exclusive First Track Test
We've got the numbers...and they're good
Don't ask us how, but we had our way with a 2005 Mustang GT five-speed automtaic just long enough to gather real test numbers and send this pony back to the barn wet. To say we're please with the results would be like saying it'd be cool to have Jay Leno's garage keys for a day.
Here's the deal from our man behind the wheel: From a stop, the 2005 GT launches with unexpected ferocity at under two seconds to 30 mph. Normaly, this king of urgent getaway is reserved for cars with clutch pedals and DIY gear boxes. Using a brake-torquing technique at over 2000rpm, the new Pirelli tires favor a liberal amount of wheelspin, easily modulated with the throttle. The P Zero Neros hook up more readily than the Goodyear Eagles on previous Mustangs, which tend to alternately spin in vain or bog-'n'-go depending on launch rpm. The new engine revs quickly pas the indicated 6000 rpm readline and shifts just shy of the "real" 6200 limit. First, second, and third gearsl are tightly spaced and snap off upshifts nearly as rapidly as a Mercedes AMG SpeedShift automtaic. Forth and fifth gears, however, are performance-stinking black holes slowing hte otherwise energetic acceleration curve.
The 2005 GT is quicker than all but the current supercharged SVT Cobra, and, even so, only by a 0.2 to 0.3 second margin. With a 5.1 second run to 60 mph, the new Mustang outruns a compareable 1999-2004 GT four-speed automatic by nearly a full second. A same-gen five-speed manual GT managed only a 5.4 0-60 , and an automatic Mach 1 mustered a 5.6 second best. Similar story in the quter mile: THe new car's 13.6 second time is about half to a full second better. It's 99.9 mph trap speed is just shjy where most current-gen Mustangs run. We suspect the new car's deep, high-fuel-milage fourth and fifth gears are to blame.
What would a manual trans GT be good for? Estimates on automatic-to-stick-shift conversion factors vary, but this auto's close 1-2-3 gearing keeps the engien boiling, so the difference may not be as much as you think. It's safe tos ay a self-shifting GT is a sub five second runner, likely in the 4.8-4.9 second range.
In the salom, the new Mustang feels altogether more precise, predictable, and stable than the car it replaces. The firmer platform is better suited to allowing hte suspensions and tires to do thier jobs more effectively. Where the old car slides as a whole past each cone (unpredictably at that), the 2005 bites hard on intial turn-in, transfers weight in the blink of an eye, and manages rear roll-steer better. Just a hint of opposite-direction wheel input brings the rear end back in line with an authoritative snap ready for the next cone. The best run was over 66 mph, better than any previous Mustang except the race-ready Cobra R of 2000. In typical Mustang fashion, the new car lapses into terminal understeer in the slower-speed skidpad test, but still managed a Cobra like 0.84g orbit.
In case you're wondering how the new Mustang stacks up agaisnt the GTO: The American pony is faster and nimbler than the Australian-bred goat-automatic or manual-but a retest will be in order as soon as we can get our hands on the upcoming 400-horse Pontiac-Chris Walton
Source: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index....pic=6235&st=40
Here's an insteresting note. The mustang has 267 bhp @ 5275 and 283 lbs-ft @ 4350 at the wheels. (NOT CRANK - EDIT)
Another side box, THE IMPORTANT ONE!
Exclusive First Track Test
We've got the numbers...and they're good
Don't ask us how, but we had our way with a 2005 Mustang GT five-speed automtaic just long enough to gather real test numbers and send this pony back to the barn wet. To say we're please with the results would be like saying it'd be cool to have Jay Leno's garage keys for a day.
Here's the deal from our man behind the wheel: From a stop, the 2005 GT launches with unexpected ferocity at under two seconds to 30 mph. Normaly, this king of urgent getaway is reserved for cars with clutch pedals and DIY gear boxes. Using a brake-torquing technique at over 2000rpm, the new Pirelli tires favor a liberal amount of wheelspin, easily modulated with the throttle. The P Zero Neros hook up more readily than the Goodyear Eagles on previous Mustangs, which tend to alternately spin in vain or bog-'n'-go depending on launch rpm. The new engine revs quickly pas the indicated 6000 rpm readline and shifts just shy of the "real" 6200 limit. First, second, and third gearsl are tightly spaced and snap off upshifts nearly as rapidly as a Mercedes AMG SpeedShift automtaic. Forth and fifth gears, however, are performance-stinking black holes slowing hte otherwise energetic acceleration curve.
The 2005 GT is quicker than all but the current supercharged SVT Cobra, and, even so, only by a 0.2 to 0.3 second margin. With a 5.1 second run to 60 mph, the new Mustang outruns a compareable 1999-2004 GT four-speed automatic by nearly a full second. A same-gen five-speed manual GT managed only a 5.4 0-60 , and an automatic Mach 1 mustered a 5.6 second best. Similar story in the quter mile: THe new car's 13.6 second time is about half to a full second better. It's 99.9 mph trap speed is just shjy where most current-gen Mustangs run. We suspect the new car's deep, high-fuel-milage fourth and fifth gears are to blame.
What would a manual trans GT be good for? Estimates on automatic-to-stick-shift conversion factors vary, but this auto's close 1-2-3 gearing keeps the engien boiling, so the difference may not be as much as you think. It's safe tos ay a self-shifting GT is a sub five second runner, likely in the 4.8-4.9 second range.
In the salom, the new Mustang feels altogether more precise, predictable, and stable than the car it replaces. The firmer platform is better suited to allowing hte suspensions and tires to do thier jobs more effectively. Where the old car slides as a whole past each cone (unpredictably at that), the 2005 bites hard on intial turn-in, transfers weight in the blink of an eye, and manages rear roll-steer better. Just a hint of opposite-direction wheel input brings the rear end back in line with an authoritative snap ready for the next cone. The best run was over 66 mph, better than any previous Mustang except the race-ready Cobra R of 2000. In typical Mustang fashion, the new car lapses into terminal understeer in the slower-speed skidpad test, but still managed a Cobra like 0.84g orbit.
In case you're wondering how the new Mustang stacks up agaisnt the GTO: The American pony is faster and nimbler than the Australian-bred goat-automatic or manual-but a retest will be in order as soon as we can get our hands on the upcoming 400-horse Pontiac-Chris Walton
Source: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index....pic=6235&st=40
09-27-2004, 08:13 PM
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TQ > MPG
With some 4.10 gears + decent tires that should be a 12 sec car, in the manual trans. 13.6 is a hella good time for only 99mph, so I wouldnt expect that to be the "normal" time for an automatic.
267rwhp/283rwtq = 328hp/339tq at the flywheel.
(assuming 23% loss)
For comparisons sake, a 99+ GT automatic put down about 205rwhp/240rwtq, IIRC.
267rwhp/283rwtq = 328hp/339tq at the flywheel.
(assuming 23% loss)For comparisons sake, a 99+ GT automatic put down about 205rwhp/240rwtq, IIRC.
09-28-2004, 10:41 AM
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Let's wait and see some more acceleration test numbers from other sources. I dont doubt the numbers but I think they might as well be on the quick side considering what we will see from other tests. We'll know soon.
09-28-2004, 07:47 PM
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TQ > MPG
Originally Posted by gavriil
Let's wait and see some more acceleration test numbers from other sources. I dont doubt the numbers but I think they might as well be on the quick side considering what we will see from other tests. We'll know soon.
If they all put down ~265rwhp in the automatic that should be a good time, but not out of the ordinary.
09-29-2004, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Find the numbers a little hard to believe, the trap seems low for 13.6 too.
11-05-2004, 10:53 AM
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Ford Mustang Concepts at SEMA
MUSTANG VEHICLE PROJECTS
3dCarbon
The balance between styling, aftermarket features and cost that influenced so many aspects of the 2005 Ford Mustang by 3dCarbon is evident right down to its wheels and tires. 3dCarbon tightened the tire-to-fender gap by integrating a body kit to emphasize the wheel stand and improve the suspension. A high-profile rear wing and other exciting accessories create the new "Boy-Racer"—one that is sure to turn heads even when the car is parked. The "Boy-Racer" body kit and accessories will also be available through Ford Racing Performance Parts distributors.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Premium
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission
Ford Racing/Whipple 4.6-liter 3-valve supercharger with 500 HP
Billy Boat Performance Exhaust stainless steel cat-back
Chassis
Brembo brakes – 14-inch front rotors, 13-inch rear rotors
Eibach suspension
Exterior
Front/rear bumper replacements and rear fender flares by 3dCarbon
Side skirts and door caps by 3dCarbon
Rear quarter window louvers and rear window treatment by 3dCarbon
"Boy-Racer" hood and rear wing
3dCarbon D1-style carbon fiber wing
Smoked taillights by 3dCarbon
Paint by BASF – Lanzini Body & Paint
Interior
Cobra Misano seats – hybrid composite recliner in silver carbon
Aluminum billet trim by 3dCarbon
Audio and navigation by Alpine Electronics, installation by Beach Auto Sound
Escort Inc. Passport and G-Timer
Escort Inc. Passport SR7 radar/laser detector
Film by Suntek, application by sundialwindowtinting.com
Wheels & Tires
HRE 945R forged 3-piece 22-inch alloy wheels
Pirelli PZero NERO Tires
265/30ZR22 front and 295/25ZR22 rear
Created By
3dCarbon Inc.
Costa Mesa, California
www.3dCarbon.com
bonspeed
Within the halls of the bonspeed studios, this incarnation of the 2005 Ford Mustang has come to be known as "The Black Rose." What better way to christen the vehicle that has long combined the heart of a race performer with the attitude of a true rebel? Add a splash of buffalo red leather to the black-on-black appearance, and this Ford Mustang by bonspeed is bound to grab the attention of every passer-by, as it thunders down the boulevard late into a Friday night.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Deluxe
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission
Vortech supercharger
Borla exhaust
Optima batteries
Chassis
Koni shocks and struts
Eibach springs
Ground Control components
Hotchkis sway bars
Baer brakes
Wheels & Tires
bonspeed forged alloy 20-inch wheels
BF Goodrich 20-inch tires
Exterior
bonspeed front and rear fascia, side rockers, spoiler, billet hood-pins
DuPont Hot Hues paint
Paint applied by L&G Enterprises
Graphics by bonspeed’s Rick Martin
Interior
Recaro seats
Special leather interior by Andy Harrison
Mulholland Bros. leather
Hurst shifter
Stereo system by Sony, Diamond Audio, Metra Electronics Dyna-Mat
Created By
bonspeed – a California Speed and Design Studio
Anaheim, CA
www.bonspeed.com
Glassback by Classic Design Concepts
Long before the debut of the 2005 Ford Mustang, the team at Classic Design Concepts was already hard at work, preparing themselves for the next generation of the classic Pony Car. The results are found in a collection of new components by Classic Design Concepts. Including the exciting new Glassback roof system—the product of a joint venture between CDC and Solutia—they are true to the Pony Car heritage, and designed to inspire the Mustang enthusiast.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang Coupe Premium
Engine
4.0-liter 2-valve V-6
Drivetrain
5-speed manual transmission
Chassis
Tokiko shocks
Steeda & MRT suspension parts
Exterior
CDC hood scoops systems and front chin spoiler
CDC custom grilles
CDC rear spoiler
CDC C-pillar treatments
CDC side-view video mirrors
CDC/Solutia Glassback roof
CDC brake cooling ducts
CDC sequential taillights
CDC stripe package
Interior
Sparco – Monza custom seats
Rockford Fosgate TV, DVD, navigation system
CDC dash treatments
Wheels & Tires
Custom wheels by DAZZ Motorsport
Pirelli tires
Created By
Classic Design Concepts, LLC
Walled Lake, MI
www.classicdesignconcepts.com
H&R Special Springs
What happens when you cross the heritage of an American legend with a reputation forged in the European ranks? The result is the Ford Mustang by H&R Special Springs – a vehicle built for speed, and designed for quick handling. It’s certain to spark a few ideas among Mustang enthusiasts, while sending fans of the Pony Car racing to buy their own 2005 model.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Deluxe
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Drivetrain
5-speed manual transmission
Flowmaster exhaust system
Chassis
H&R race springs and TCCC camber bolts
H&R sway bars – 38mm front and 25mm rear
TRAK+® wheel spacers
Baer Racing Extreme-Plus brake system
Custom suspension components
Wheels & Tires
SSR Semi-Solid Forged GT10 19x9.5-inch front and 19x11-inch rear wheels
Pirelli PZero Rosso Asimmetrico tires
275/35x19-inch front and 305/35x19-inch rear
Exterior
Camtec custom front roof scoop, spoiler and custom rear wing
Custom graphics by Tri-Star Enterprise
Interior
Camtec custom roll bar
Custom Alcantara Suede
Auto Meter Sport Comp silver instruments
Pioneer Pure Sound audio system
Scosche audio accessories
Created By
H&R Special Springs, LP
Mustang Racing Technologies
Dressed in black and with the strut and swagger of an ultimate outlaw, the 2005 Ford Mustang steps into character as the true rebel — the MRT Interceptor™. The product of Mustang Racing Technologies, the Interceptor takes an aggressive approach to the concept of a muscle car, and looks to balance performance across every aspect, including drivetrain, chassis, and design.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Premium
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Custom intake manifold and valve covers by The Kandy Shop
Paxton supercharger kit
Custom CPR billet aluminum fuel rails
Quarter Master low-mass clutch and flywheel
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission
Stainless steel exhaust with black chrome tips
Chassis
MRT Street Performance suspension package
MRT performance chassis components
Stainless Steel Brakes
Exterior
Interceptor custom front air dam, hood scoop, quarter window louvers, rear spoiler, side mirrors, and glass roof by Classic Design Concepts and MRT
Grille delete, rear window louvers by Visuslouvers and MRT
Custom body work by Joe Clark
Paint by Chad Ricks –The Kandy Shop
Interior
Sparco seats, seat belts, pedal covers
Custom rear seat by MRT
Custom trim by TMI
Custom Interceptor gauge package featuring Stewart Warner Gauges
Custom MRT shift knob
Black chrome appointments on instrument panel
Custom shifter and shift knob
Rockford Fosgate audio video system, packaged by MW Designs and MRT
Wheels & Tires
New black chrome wheels by BBH
Pirelli aggressive tires
Created By
Mustang Racing Technologies
Northville, MI
www.mrt-direct.com
Paul’s High Performance
This ’05 Mustang GT from Ford is unmistakably built for the 1/4-mile drag strip with low ETs in mind. The "DragStang" uses light-weight components, custom wheels, tires, exhaust, and custom designed Paul’s High Performance products all specifically tuned for the ultimate horsepower and torque. The "DragStang" roars down the 1320 turning impressive low 12’s @ 113 mph while showing off its aggressive new body styling out in front of the competition.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Premium
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission (TTC 3650)
PHP high flow air box
Bassani headers, x-pipe and cat-back exhaust
Eaton carbon fiber posi
PHP variable intake control delete
Metco precision idler pulleys
Chassis
PHP lower & adjustable upper control arms, adjustable panhard bar, axle brace
PHP subframe/body brace, strut tower brace
Ford FRPP 4:30 gears, drive shaft safety loop, rear cover
Moser 31 spline axles
Wilwood lightweight disc brakes
Exterior
Cervini cowl hood
Re-styled mirrors and front fascia
Damage Inc. Paint & Body custom paint
Interior
Ford FRPP tach
PHP roll cage, shifter
Recaro seats
Wheels & Tires
Weld A-Star wheels
Mickey Thompson Front Runner & Drag ET tires
Created By
Paul’s High Performance, Inc.
Jackson, MI
www.paulshp.com
Performance West Group
As imagined by the Performance West Group, the Ford Mustang GT-R-CODE is designed to symbolize a renaissance in the styling and performance aspects that were hallmarks of the original Mustang. It marks a new chapter in the history of a legendary vehicle that spans some 40 years, and represents a new era in muscular, highly tuned performance vehicles—cars that rely on brains and brawn, matching ability with incredible power.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang Coupe Deluxe
Engine
4.0-liter 2-valve V-6
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission
Magnaflow cat back dual exhaust system
Denso Iridium spark plugs
Chassis
Stainless Steel Brakes Big Brake Package
Eibach lowered springs
Hotchkis Performance anti-sway bars
Exterior
Xenon custom urethane front and rear fascia
RK Sport anodized diamond wire mesh grille
RK Sport custom hood
Xenon custom upper and lower side scoops
Xenon custom rear spoiler
Xenon custom lower body cladding
Glasurit 55 Line by BASF silver pearl paint
Interior
Katzkin custom leather and suede interior
Cruiser Stainless Accessories steel door trim
Designer Mat embroidered floor mats
Ichibahn Motorsports racing style aluminum pedal pads
Hurst manual transmission shifter
Wheels & Tires
Oasis "Cris Style" alloy wheels
BF Goodrich T/A KDW tires
Created By
Performance West Group
Bonsall, CA
www.performancewestgroup.com
Steeda Autosports
An all-American, road hungry performance machine, the Ford Mustang by Steeda Autosports combines the best attributes of the 2005 Mustang with competition tempered, Steeda-engineered performance enhancements. The people at Steeda call this number the Screamin’ Yellow Q, for when you turn the key and press the pedal to the floor, a primal scream is the only sound this Mustang knows how to make.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Premium
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission
Steeda billet aluminum Tri-Ax shifter, specifically engineered for the 2005 Mustang
Steeda cold air induction kit
Specially designed headers by Steeda
teeda high flow exhaust system
Underdrive pulleys
Exclusive calibration through Ford Technology Transfer Program
Chassis
Steeda sport springs and front and rear stay bars
Steeda aluminum rear lower control arms, adjustable panhard bar, fully adjustable rear upper control arm
Steeda bump steer kit
Steeda strut tower brace and camber adjusters
Steeda control arm relocation kit
Wheels & Tires
Steeda 18 x 9.5-inch five spoke wheels
Exterior
Steeda designed hood
Steeda designed unique front air dam
Steeda designed functional rear wing
Interior
Steeda billet aluminum and chrome enhancement accessories including: shifter bezel, emergency brake cover, billet pedal covers, dead pedal, billet door sill plates, door handles
Created By
Steeda Autosports
Pompano Beach, FL
www.steeda.com
Street Scene Equipment
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Deluxe
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission
Bassani exhaust
Vortech Supercharger and other motor performance upgrades
Optima battery
Chassis
H & R springs
Brake Pros big brake upgrade
Wheels & Tires
WTW 3-piece wheels
Pirelli tires
Exterior
Street Scene complete urethane front fascia
Street Scene 4-piece side skirt kit
Street Scene rear valance
Street Scene speed grilles
Street Scene Cal View mirrors with Muth signal
BOZE billet accessories
Street Scene rear competition wing
Street Scene custom hood
House of Kolors custom Tangelo paint- paint by L & G
Interior
Complete custom interior
Pioneer audio and video upgrades
Audio install by Audio Innovations, Glendora CA
Phoenix Imaging dash kit
Interior labor by Billet Super Stores, Anaheim CA
Created By
Street Scene Equipment
Costa Mesa, CA
www.streetsceneeq.com
Offering a winning combination of sharp looks and increased performance, the Ford Mustang by Street Scene Equipment is sure to turn heads. It represents a serious commitment by Street Scene Equipment. With an all-new lineup of fresh product designed to support the vehicle, Street Scene Equipment remains a key source of inspiration for the dedicated Mustang enthusiast.
Tiger Racing
The Ford Mustang by Tiger Racing is geared towards people who may have disabilities, but certainly have no limitations. With features based on the hot-rod theme of ‘60s-style muscle cars, this all-new Mustang combines a retro appearance with modern day technologies.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Deluxe
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
5-speed automatic transmission
Vortech V2S supercharger
Bassani Xhaust
Baumann Electronic Controls Baumannator transmission control system
Tractech differential
Chassis
Stoptech brakes
HPM chassis and suspension upgrade
Koni coil over shocks
Eibach springs
Wheels & Tires
MOMO wheels
Toyo Performance tires
Exterior
Classic Design Concepts Glassback roof
Classic Design Concepts front chin spoiler
Classic Design Concepts hood scoop and quarter scoops
BASF Paint applied by Auto Kraft
Interior
Ford Intelligent Vehicle Technologies cameras, custom gauge cluster and viewing screen
Nartron Invisible Shield window safety package
Cobra seats by Sube Sport with Katzkin covers
Schroth harnesses provided by HMS Motorsport
Brake/throttle hand controls by Mobility Products & Design
Created By
Tiger Racing
Covina, CA
www.Tiger-Racing.com
Westrenz and DeBerti Design
As any child of the 60’s can tell you, they just don’t make cars the way they used to. Whether chopped, blocked, or with the top dropped down, it was an age of big-time wheels for the baddest of boys, and the Ford Mustang by DeBerti Design is made to embody that era. Sparking excitement from the very first glance, this Mustang stays true to the Hot Rod heritage, with a high-speed manual transmission and a Westrenz body kit. Though its roots lie in a bygone age, the Ford Mustang by DeBerti Design is sweet, sleek and sure to catch the eye.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Premium
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
5-speed manual transmission
Whipple supercharger
Billy Boat Performance exhaust
Chassis
Currie Enterprises
Eibach suspension
Stainless Steel Brakes
Wheels & Tires
Colorado Custom wheels
BF Goodrich tires
Exterior
Westrenz body kit featuring:
Front air dam and side skirts
Rear lower skirt
Rear spoiler 3-piece flush mount
Rear window trim
Hood, quarter window and quarter panel scoops
Taillight black out panel
Solor Solutions tinted windows
3dCarbon grille and exterior billet trim
Interior
Classic Soft Trim seats
3dCarbon billet interior accent trim
Alsa Corp paint
Rockford Fosgate stereo
Created By
DeBerti Design
Bakersfield, CA
www.westrenz.com
Xtreme Mustang Performance
When a single element has the power to make all the difference in the world, people search for a word to describe it. Many settle on the X-Factor—the moniker of choice for this 2005 Ford Mustang by Xtreme Mustang Performance, and the most Xtreme Mustang on display here at SEMA.
Base Vehicle
2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Premium
Engine
4.6-liter 3-valve V-8
Powertrain
305 cubic inch Houston Performance stroker kit w/ JE pistons, ARP studs, ported polished heads
Ferrea valve train, Accufab throttle body and PAXTON NOVI2000 Renegade blower
XMP/Schoolhouse Kustoms sheet metal intake and CPR fuel system with rails and Aeroquip lines
XMP/Schoolhouse Kustoms Griffin intercooler
Tremec T-56 six speed cryo-treated transmission
McLeod stage 3 billet flywheel and twin disc clutch
Currie / 9 Plus custom 9-inch Ford rear axle
Magna-flow custom racing exhaust system
Nitrous Express nitrous system and "N-Ter Cooler"
Chassis
Bilstein custom front and rear coil-over systems
XMP/Schoolhouse Kustoms tubular suspension
Schoolhouse Kustoms mini-tub rear wheel wells and full frame system
Baer Racing billet front and rear brake system
Exterior
Aluminum cowl hood, shaved door handles, locks, scoops, louver rear quarter window, custom front fascia, billet grille kit, side exhaust system and rear wing and air diffuser
Pro-Fit polished aluminum electronic fuel door
PIAA custom halo-style head lamps
Interior
Recaro Top Line power heated/Recaro Vent seats
Schroth 4-point harnesses and SK custom roll cage
Auto Meter gauges and Gauge Works pods
American Stitches custom steering wheel
Alphasonik component speakers and sub woofers
SAVV monitors and Ichibahn accessories
Video coverage courtesy of Thomas Smith Productions
Associate Silver Dream Factory
Wheels & Tires
HRE 845R 20-inch custom wheels with 5.5-inch rear dish
Pirelli PZero Rosso front and rear tires
Created By
Xtreme Mustang Performance
Aliso Viejo, CA
www.x-m-p.com
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Mustangs are so great because of all their aftermarket... this car is barely out and it has 10x the aftermarket options that our cars ever did.
In any case, that's a mixed bag, but I'm leaning towards: good shit.
In any case, that's a mixed bag, but I'm leaning towards: good shit.
to the first one
