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The Ford Mustang called as the pony car segment way back in 1964 and was a runaway sales winner. Admiringly, Present days Mustang, shown off three years ago, is a superb illustration of the genre it has crossed over. The Mustang GT comes loaded with a muscular 300-hp V8 and is an unconditional whoop to drive, producing all the right sounds, lynching onto corners stubbornly, and showing of thrilling acceleration to provide an irony performance. The American pony car has on no account been superior than the current hulk of the Mustang GT.

The Mustang is obtainable as a coupe or convertible versions. The Mustang V6 Deluxe is a tuned up cruiser and its 4.0-liter V6 engine is a concrete performer, all for around $20,000. But the Mustang GT spells out manly performance and that is what the Mustang is all about and that’s the real basis of the legend. For 2008, a novel Bullitt model joins the flock. Authentically styled to commemorate the hero car that performed in the famous chase scene starring Steve McQueen, the 2008 Mustang Bullitt is factory tuned to a much higher performance standards level than the standard GT. Ford utilized technology procured from the development of the Shelby cars, and the chief engineer for the Mustang reveals that the technology knowledge gained from the expansion of the Bullitt will be utilized in the next-generation Mustang. Ford plans to produce just about 7,000 Bullitt models of this MUSTANG Variant.

Posted April 20, 2008 Comments(0)

Ford’s all new 2008 model of the heavy-duty pickup trucks get an innovative turbo-diesel engine, restructured interiors, and a peripheral facelift especially for this version. Mainstream Super Duty variants comprise 3/4-ton capacity F-250s and 1-ton capacity F-350s. The line also proposes F-450, 550, and 650 variants. F-250 and 350 are obtainable in 5 trim levels. XL and XLT present a 2-door regular cab, an extended Super-Cab with rear-hinged accesses that don’t open autonomously of the fronts, and a crew cab with 4 full doors. FX4 and Lariat spruces are available as Super-Cabs and even as the crew cabs. The top-end variant King Ranch is a crew cab option only. The Harley-Davidson version is discontinued for this year 2008.

Customary cabs have cargo bed of 8-ft-long; Super-Cabs and crew cabs are designed some what lesser in some at 6.75-ft or 8-ft beds. F-350s are accessible with drive mechanisms of single- or dual-rear wheels. A 300-hp V8 engine is typical on all but the F-350 dual-rear wheel crew cab. Usual on that model and discretionary on others is a 362-hp V10. Also variants on offer are on all F-250s and F-350s is a new 350-hp turbo packed diesel V8 that replaces an old timer of lesser spruced 325-hp turbo-diesel V8.

All engines, come with a 6-speed manual transmission as a standard, a 5-speed automatic transmission can be made optional. All except the FX4 are obtainable with rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive that should not be left employed on dry asphalt road, but includes low-range gearing option also. FX4s are strictly 4WD only.

Posted April 14, 2008 Comments(0)

Ford attended the Geneva show this year having big plans for their models. One of the attractions of the stand was the new version of a big seller for them the Focus. The Coupe-Cabriolet revealed features numerous enhancements over its predecessor.

The new facelift works wonders on the car and also comes with a few other goodies for Ford enthusiasts: equipped with a Pininfarina retractable hardtop, the new model now offers the best luggage volume in its class. The facelift itself brings it closer to the sedan model, creating a good mix of appeal and daily driver usability. The model is also packed full of new options making it just a little more attractive than it already is. A keyless start, a tire deflation detection system, improved audio systems which support Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and multiple navigation systems pretty much paints a clear picture of what the designers at Ford are trying to do with this model. This array of gadgets may seem as a financial setback for potential buyers but this aspect hasn’t been overlooked. The first navigation system uses SD cards which helps to keep the option affordable, the second system is a more traditional DVD based unit which features a 7-inch color touchscreen.

When it comes to the engineering part of the new model, Ford has come up with various motoring options. Powering the new Focus CC are a host of engines including a 1.6L with 100HP or a 2.0L with 145HP Duratec petrol. For the diesel version, Ford came up with a 2.0L, 136HP Duratorq engine that develops 320 Nm of torque. As if it wasn’t enough there will also be a port package with a retuned suspension, special 17” alloy wheels, and tinted headlights, for the most adventurous customers. All in all only good news to report from the Ford stand at the Geneva show this year.

Posted March 13, 2008 Comments(0)