1986 SVO 2.3L Turbo Ford’s Mustang is mostly known for its mighty V8s. But in 1986, the most powerful engine in the Mustang lineup was the 2.3L turbocharged SVO 4-cylinder.  With 205 horsepower, the turbo 2.3L offered five more ponies than the fuel-injected 5.0L V8. Impressive numbers aside, 1986 would also mark the demise of […] More »

The 1964-65 289 V8 In 1964 there were a pair of V8 engines available for the Mustang, but the 210 horsepower 289 cubic inch mill was the biggest.  By the 1965 model year, the 289 was the only V8 in the lineup, a year which also saw the debut of the first high-performance Mustang engines. […] More »

2011 ford shelby gt500 review The 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 comes redesigned for the model year as a lighter car, for better fuel economy and even more zip on the road. A switch to an aluminum engine from a traditional heavier design, a 5.4 V8 with 550HP output, helps breathe power into this sporty […] More »

Annual production of the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has been limited to 5,500 units to maintain exclusivity of the product Demand for the new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has exceeded expectations with more than 3,300 initial dealer and retail orders received to date Premium features including the glass roof and the Electronics Package with SYNC, […] More »

Joining the market this past spring, the Ford Shelby 2010 GT500 benefited from lessons learned when the ultra high-performance 2008-2009 Ford GT500KR came out. The next GT500 also improved inside thanks to interior developments applied to the updated base models.

When the 1975 Mustang II was released, it appeared to be the same car as the previous year with the exception of the vinyl roof being shortened to a half roof with a small rectangular opera window.  The coupe and hatchback were back with the option of the standard, Ghia, or Mach 1. There was […] More »