Saleen Reveals "Most Powerful Production Mustang", powered by a 544kW blown V8

Source: In Auto News

This is the Saleen S302 Black Label Mustang. Saleen have worked Ford's supercharged 5.0-litre V8 hard, adding a twin-screw supercharger, high-flow fuel-injectors and a tweaked ECU to take power from the standard Mustang GT's 303kW/525Nm to a tyre-shredding 544kW/812Nm. That's 730 ponies and 600 lb-ft of torque which they say will propel the Mustang over the quarter-mile in less than 11 seconds, it should be good for low 10s.

 

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The Saleen S302 Black Label Mustang also benefits from revised suspension "that is equally fit for the street and track" says the US tuner. There are also new callipers and 20-inch five-spoke rims.

 

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The bonnet features a central scoop and twin vents to improve cooling while a new grill gives the vehicle a sinister look. At the back there's a new carbon-fibre rear splitter, and new side skirts are also fitted.

 

Inside, it gets new Alcantara upholstery for the sport seats, a new instrument cluster, Saleen floor mats and plenty of other customisation including individually-numbered build plates.

Source: In Auto News

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With a pricetag of $US73,214 ($A93,165) in the US I think it's money well spent. "You simply cannot get a vehicle with this much power, style, performance, and exclusivity anywhere in the world at such a good value," stated Steve Saleen. "Except from us."

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AC/DC Front Man Brian Johnson Buys First Petty's Garage Mustang GT.

Ford Motor Company and Petty’s Garage are teaming up to build a new 627-horsepower Mustang GT. (Photo : Ford)

Ford is teaming with Petty's Garage to create a new 627-hp Mustang GT and AC/DC front man Brian Johnson is the first to purchase one. 

The first Stage 2 option was ordered by rock 'n' roll legend Brian Johnson who said, "This Mustang has just taken my breath away," said Johnson, according to Ford. "It really is one of the best cars I've ever driven. I didn't have an American car, but I do now!"

 

Two versions of the vehicle will be built in 2015, according to Ford. The Stage 1 version will be limited to just 100 units and just 43 Stage 2 options will be made. 

 

The Stage 1 Petty's Garage Mustang GT will feature a number of modifications, like a reworked rear fascia with a center-exit exhaust and race-inspired spoiler.

 

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Custom embroidered head restraints and floor mats can be found inside each vehicle along with Richard Petty's signature on the dashboard.

Stage 1 Mustang GT can be purchased in any colour "with all unique bodywork painted to match" in-house at Petty's Garage, according to Ford.

Ford's Stage 2 version comes with the same features as the Stage 1 and Petty's Garage Wilwood big brake upgrade and a complete Petty's Garage custom two-tone paint job.

The vehicle was designed to ride on Petty's Garage HRE three-piece forged-aluminium wheels.

 

The Petty's Garage Stage 1 goes for $62,210, while the Stage 2 car comes in at $92,210. Orders for the limited-edition Mustang GTs can be placed at any U.S. Ford dealership

 

 

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