2012 Mustang Boss 302

The Boss returns! Limited production 2012 MustangBoss 302 set to become the quickest, best-handling straight-production Mustang ever offered by Ford, based on the world-class foundation provided by the 2011 Mustang GT.

Led by Mike Harrison, the V8 engine team approached Boss from the top down: With 412 horsepower from 5.0 liters, the 2011 GT engine was already an incredible performer. But to achieve the high-rpm horsepower that would make the engine competitive on the track, a new intake was essential. The resulting runners-in-the-box plenum/velocity stack combination the engine team developed was impressive enough that it got the green light after one short drive. 

Ten Best Selling Cars of 2010

1. Ford F-Series: 27,630
2. Chevy Silverado: 22,772
3. Honda Accord: 20,759 (1,737 Accord Crosstours included)
4. Nissan Altima: 18,636
5. Toyota Corolla: 17,121
6. Chevy Malibu: 16,439
7. Toyota Camry: 15,792
8. Honda Civic: 14,693
9. Chevy Cobalt: 12,962
10. Ford Fusion: 12,179

Toyota significantly dropped in sales last year, yet Ford has reached the top in the current economy after facing 2 years of losses. And GM has finally made a profit since 2008. Congratulations to the American Auto Industry.

2010 Ford GT90 Super Sport Car Concept going to auction

2010 Ford GT90 Super Sport Car Concept

If Ford first introduced the GT90 Concept at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show next month, it would still be one of the most eyecatching cars on the show floor. What's amazing is that Ford unveiled the GT40 successor nearly 15 years ago. What's more, even by today's standards it's still a supercar among supercars.

The quad-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 puts out an estimated 720 horsepower, the body is constructed completely of carbon fiber and top speed is somewhere in the 400 kph range. The only hints that it's not a modern supercar are the all-blue interior and wheels that look dated now.

So what's all the fuss about the GT90 Concept now? RM Auctions in the States has just announced that it will be offering the concept car at its upcoming Arizona sale. That's right, this is your chance to own one of the coolest concept vehicles of all time. This is the first time that the GT90 Concept has ever been publicly for sale at auction, and RM claims that it is in "excellent running condition, having been properly stored and maintained over the year." No estimated on price is given, but we're guessing it will take a large suitcase of cash to take the car home.

2010 Ford GT90 Super Sport Car Concept

The one-off GT90 Concept Car, labeled immediately as "the world's mightiest supercar" by Ford Motor Company on December 6, 1994, was the spiritual successor to the Ford GT40, the product of a colossal feud in the early 1960s between the Blue Oval from Dearborn and the Prancing Horse of Northern Italy. The GT90 draws from the design cues of its heritage and pays homage to the famed Le Mans-winning Ford GT40s of the 1960s, which were created after the failed attempt by Ford to buy out Ferrari.
At a development cost in the neighborhood of $3 million, the GT90 was certainly worthy of pulling styling cues from the original Ford GTs, and although it was never meant for production, it was built according to a Ford press release as a "test bed for technology, engineering and design concepts, and driver-oriented features that eventually may be used in Ford production vehicles."

Officially unveiled to the public in January 1995 at the Detroit Auto Show, the GT90 is finished in bright white with a bright blue and carbon fiber interior. It features a mid engine quad-turbocharged V12 that produces an estimated 720 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. As a result, it had a claimed top speed of 253 mph, which even by today's standards would make it one of the fastest production cars in the world – faster even than a McLaren F1, which was widely considered the world's preeminent supercar at the time.

2010 Ford GT90 Super Sport Car Concept

The engine, which was a 48-valve six-liter V12, had to be combined together with four Garrett Systems T2 turbochargers in order to reach its estimated 720 horsepower and was based on the Ford Modular engine. Created by using parts of two Lincoln V8 engines, engineers removed the last pair of cylinders from the rear of one engine and the first pair of cylinders from the front of the other engine. The cut-down engines were then welded together with the final result being a 90-degree V12, which utilized a 90.2 mm bore and a 77.3 mm stroke to achieve maximum power.

The GT90 features the FFD-Ricardo five-speed manual gearbox found on the XJ220 and, considering the torque load that it is designed to handle, is noted as having a relatively light shift quality. Also borrowed from the XJ220 comes the all around double wishbone suspension that was designed to enable the car to handle well at top speeds.

2010 Ford GT90 Super Sport Car Concept

Using Ford's new "Edge" design philosophy, the car incorporated advanced technology with a mixture of flat planes, angles, glass and triangular shapes that seemingly all collided together. The GT90 was the first car created using this new styling directive from Ford, which went on to be responsible for the creation of other Ford products like the Ka and Cougar. The effect is most impressive and a wonderfully executed stylistic throwback to its GT40 predecessor, which at once stays true to its heritage but acknowledges the advances in modern design. Taken directly from race car technology, the GT90 body panels are molded out of carbon fiber while the chassis is formed out of a honey-comb sectioned aluminum monocoque.

The GT90 is a test bed of advanced technology and design. It sports a tinted, laminated glass bubble over the cockpit and a spoiler that rises off the rear deck at high speeds. According to Ford, it has a "design that tightly enclosed its mechanicals with no wasted space; high tech lighting and blind-spot detection systems; and tiles like those on the space shuttle to shield the V12's exhaust outlets."

2010 Ford GT90 Super Sport Car Concept

After its unveiling in Detroit, the GT90 made its rounds on the Auto Show Circuit in 1995, traveling around the world to Frankfurt and as far away as Tokyo. With few other showings in between, the car recently was shipped over to Europe to be on display in the Ford of Europe 2008 exhibit at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. After returning home, the car was shipped to Alabama where it was on display as part of the Mustang 45th Anniversary Celebration.
This superb concept car remains in excellent running condition, having been properly stored and maintained over the years in between its show appearances. RM Auctions is proud to publicly offer the GT90 for the first time ever at auction. A remarkable one-off piece of automotive history and cutting-edge design, its offering may very well be a once in a lifetime opportunity for Ford devotees and concept car enthusiasts.

Ford C-Max : 2011 family cars

Designed for young families, the long-wheelbase C-Max has an expressive, dynamic exterior that shuns conventional people-carrier styling.the C-Max will premier at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

C-max Features:

hands-free bootlid (you put your leg under the bumper and it opens), panoramic glass roof, park assist, keyless entry, start, front rear parking sensors, leather interior w/heated front seats, rear-view camera w/satellite navigation system, and keyless entry.

Ford C-Max Interior

Mustang RTR-C

Vaughn Gittin Jr's. Mustang RTR-C. After all his teasing I was pumped to see this car in the flesh. Now to arrange a test drive....what do you say, JR?

Ford Mustang GT modif with Combat Aircraft Concept

Ford Mustang GT modif with Combat Aircraft Concept

Geiger Ford GT

Specifications :

Vehicle Type : 2-door coupe, modified car
Engine : 5.4 liter V8
Configuration : Mid Engine/RWD
Aspiration : supercharger
Displacement : 5409 cc
Torque : 617 lb-ft
HP : 701 hp
HP/Liter : 129.8 hp per liter
1/4 mile : 10.9 seconds
0-62 mph : 3.5 seconds
Top Speed : 211 mph (electronically limited)
Transmission : 6-Speed Manual

New 2012 Ford Explorer Simple Preview

The new 2012 Ford Explorer provides the best value, greatest practicality, best reliability, accomplished gas mileage, best assurance appearance and acceptable looks you appetite in a 2012 Ford Explorer review.



For the 2010 model year, the Explorer is available with the familiar base XLT, XLT Sport, Eddie Bauer, and Limited trim levels.Included is an impressive array of standard equipment: monochromatic paint, 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control (with an auxilliary rear climate control, 6-way power front passenger seat and 10-way power memory seat for the driver, heated front seats, power-adjustable pedals with memory, heated exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio/cruise controls, and a premium sound system with an in-dash 6-disc CD changer.

Dented Wallets and Square Wheels: The 10 Worst Cars of 2010

In the age of high gas prices, hybrids and everyone supposedly going green like the government would make you think, the 2010 class of cars, SUV's and trucks took another hit this year with depreciation and upkeep costs. Just about all the top companies took a good hit in both categories of big and roomy and the supposedly fuel-efficient compact variety which is not as a big hit to people as many would tell you. Here's a listing of the worst performers of 2010 and vehicles you should avoid. These are not in any specific order. (contributed by Design 911)

Cadillac Escalade - Type: Luxury SUV

It's hard to say really what tipped the "experts" off on this vehicle. It did rank poorly amongst safety and value but the one statistic that really stuck out was this vehicle got top honours for the most stolen vehicle out of everything that's out there. "Pimp My Ride" apparently does not apply here.

Chevrolet Aveo - Type: Compact

The Chevrolet Aveo5 1LT overall value is at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to even more expensive models such as the Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic. Consumer Reports concludes that "the ride is jittery and noise is constant." . What would you expect from driving something as small as a golf cart?

Chevrolet Colorado - Type: Pickup Truck

This vehicle has been rated poorly in just about in every aspect so I'm not going to waste my time telling you about it because what does matter is the fact that GM is soon doing away with this model as well as the Canyon. So, of course the best medicine would be to stay away from these models.

Dodge Nitro - Type: SUV

The SLT model is just another version of the Jeep Liberty but with lower marks. Consumers complained
how noisy this SUV is and how it lacks agility. There tended to be some sort of body lean which added difficulty for people steering. This would be the equivalent of pushing a baby stroller in gravel.

Ford F-250 - Type: Truck

The 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat was ranked the worst on gas mileage getting on average just 10 mpg. This was a diesel engine model as well. Hate to see how an unleaded version would do. At this bad a rate of miles per gallon, one would think you'd have to get a bank loan just to get back and forth to work every three months.

Jeep Wrangler - Type: SUV

The Unlimited Sahara was the main gripe but Jeep Wrangler overall has plummeted 23% in sales since the beginning of the year. Apparently it does well off-road but fell short when driven on-road. Handling is a challenge with vague steering and low cornering limits. It's reliability was another negative for consumers.

Chrysler Sebring - Type: Midsize

Car experts ridicule this unpopular gem for its cheap interior and poor performance. It is considered the worst midsize car for the money due to the high ownership costs. Its rate of depreciation is almost faster than watching paint dry.

Mercury Mountaineer - Type: SUV

Top honours for worst midsize SUV for the money, the Mountaineer (and its twin, Ford Explorer, which ranked right behind it) is truck-based. So therefore it makes it use more fuel than the competition and not something suited for city and suburban driving. If you live in this type area, the handling may cause a vein to pop out of your forehead as well.See another worst car 2010 here.

Ford GT90 Concept Car Front

Ford GT90 Concept Car Front White Car

SPESIFIKASI Ford Ranger

SPESIFIKASI Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger finally introduce a new face. However, Australia was chosen as the premiere pickup United States (U.S.) this.

New Ranger provides the most important thing to pickup truck owners worldwide. Not just a matter of looks that addressed, staff also became an important reference of this car.

Three new engines provided by Ford Motor Co.. First, the diesel engine Ford Duratorq TDCi I4 new 2.2 liter with an output of 375 Nm maximum torque and power output of 110 kW (150 PS). Second, diesel engine Ford Duratorq TDCi 3.2-liter I5 with 470 Nm of torque and power 147 kW (200 PS). Finally, Ford Duratec I4 gasoline engine-powered 2.5-liter to 122 kW (166 PS).

"The machine is a great heart pickup truck capability," says Chief Programme Engineer Ford Ranger John Tatge, in a release received Legal, Friday (10/15/2010).

Ford's new Ranger engine featuring third at the Australian International Motor Show. This shows how Ford's new Ranger has designed a whole in order to compete in 180 markets around the world.

Premiering in Sydney, New Ford Ranger makes fuel efficiency as the main reason for purchase. With a sophisticated turbocharger, the new engine provides fuel economy and higher energy while reducing emissions to the customer a new generation Ranger.

And for the first time, a certain Ranger diesel model will be provided with automatic transmission or six-speed manual which presents a decrease engine rpm and the addition of the reach of Ranger for a long journey on the highway or city traffic. Petrol-engined models are equipped five-speed manual transmission.

The availability of diesel engines with 2.2 liter and 3.2 liter four-cylinder with five-cylinder showed that the Ranger is ready to master the compact pickup truck segment. This new machine also claimed to have a significant improvement in fuel economy that extend the distance between refueling.

A number of improvements have been made on the new Ranger, including the use of latest technology, fuel distribution through high pressure fuel system. Fuel delivery system has been adjusted and calibrated to produce precise combustion efficiency and improve fuel economy without affecting power.

The series of machine is calibrated to meet energy needs and emissions throughout the world. For areas emission standards strict Stage V, Ranger can be equipped with a MT82 six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission 6R80. Transmission designed for 4x2 and 4x4 versions of lighter and uses part of that has been reinforced, designed and tested to meet the standards of the global commercial vehicle.

The fuel for diesel engines are economical 2.2 liter - which is still to be certified officially - is expected to make the best Ranger in the segment. With a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters, 2.2 liter TDCi Ranger can spend a lot of gas stations before requiring refueling.

Nik finds the coolest stuff! The 1958 Ford family of cars

If you haven't been looking at Nik's blog, you have been missing a lot of cool stuff! http://carrosantigos.wordpress.com/ to see all the cool stuff Nik finds, like old dealerships, Brazil's auto history, and lots of shoebox Fords

SPESIFIKASI Ford | Luncurkan 2 Mobil Baru |Tahun 2011

SPESIFIKASI Ford | Luncurkan 2 Mobil Baru |Tahun 2011

Do not want to lose out to other auto manufacturers in Indonesia, Ford will be pounding the ground water in the car market in 2011 with two new cars. Ford Ranger, Ford will release fecelift and New Ford Focus facelift.

"Early next year we will launch two new cars. New Ford Ranger and New Ford Focus," said President Director of PT Ford Motor Indonesia Will Angove on the sidelines of a media test drive of Ford Fiesta, as reported by Reporters detikOto M Ikhsan from Phuket, Thailand Tuesday (24/08/2010).

According to Will Angove, the two cars have undergone a refresher to appear more perfect than its predecessor.

Ford Ranger reinforced with three variants of the 2.5-liter engine intercooled turbo, 2.5 liter Turbo Intercooler and VGT (Variable Geometry Turbocharger), and 3.0 liters Turbointercooler and VGT.

Third runway was wearing kitchen Duratorq TDCi Commonrail technology is impressive and has a torque of 330 Nm, which is great for a 2.5-liter, while 380 Nm for the 3.0 liter.

Ford Ranger engine toughness is unquestioned. Power issued a very large, well above the average of other pick-up car with similar engine characteristics.

The existence of this new pick-up in early 2011 will certainly enliven the market pickup RI. Especially the pick-up market in Indonesia is now increasingly colored by the existence of a superior product that is claimed of their respective car manufacturers, including Mitsubishi with Strada Triton, Nissan with Frontier, Toyota
His Hilux.

Against New Focus, Ford Focus priority to release the sedan version in Indonesia than the Ford Focus hatchback version. To Focus hatchback version, Ford has not determined when to release it into the market four-wheel-soil water, so does the price Ranger and Focus sedan facelift so officially released in RI.

Some great looking cars from the National City Kimball Park car show and Heritage Days