America’s Pony Car Returns in Style: 2011 Ford Mustang

2011 Ford MustangRedesigned for the 2010 model year, the all new 2011 Mustang gets two new engines, new transmissions and vast improvements to ride, handling, and drive noise. 2011 Mustang represents a significant improvement over the 2010 offering of America’s pony car. The Mustang has been in continuous production for 46 straight years, and more than 9 million Mustangs have been built and sold to date. That gives the Mustang the longest production run of any single model in Ford history.

Anyone who hasn’t been in a Mustang for a couple of years will want to take a look at the 2011. Much improved for 2010, the 2011 sees some interior changes that add to the overall comfort and appeal of this vehicle. The front bucket seats are significantly more comfortable and better looking than those used in the 2009 models, though they could still use slightly more lateral support. The aforementioned noise, vibration and harshness improvements have made what was once a rather loud car pleasingly quiet, though the Mustang’s all-American pony car rumble is still audible to drivers and onlookers alike.

The 2011 Mustang is offered in V6 Base and Premium models, V8-powered GT Base and Premium models, and the supercharged V8-powered GT500. Each are available in coupe and convertible body styles. V6 models use a new 3.7-liter V6 that makes 305 horsepower. GT models have a new 5.0-liter V8 that produces 412 horsepower. The GT500s have an updated 5.4-liter V8 that produces a whopping 550 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional on all but the GT500.

The 2011 Ford Mustang comes in three body styles: coupe, convertible, and a glass-roof coupe. Each is available in both the traditional V6 model and the V8-powered Mustang GT. Both the V6 and V8 engines are more powerful in 2011.

The 2011 Ford Mustang is at the front of the pack when it comes to performance per dollar. The 2011 Mustang V6 handles quite well and delivers power close to last year’s V8. The GT is quicker, faster, quieter and more refined than any V8 Mustang ever.

The 2011 Mustang has more features, more comfort, and more sheer performance than any previous production Mustang, and it’s priced to sell. If you are looking for muscle car power with great design ata nice price, the 2010 Mustang could be for you! We recommend checking out a review for the 2010 Chevy Camaro in Philadelphia PA for comparative purposes.

Posted by on Aug 13 2010 in Ford Reviews

New Race-Inspired Package for 2011 Mustang

Ford Mustang RTRThe new 2011 Ford Mustang not only has many improvedments and design updates, it has a brand new package available. The Mustang RTR is a new dealer-installed package for the 2011 Ford Mustang, it delivers performance and appearance upgrades for spirited driving. The package was introduced by Vaughn Gittin Jr., driver of the Monster Energy/Falken Tire 2011 Mustang GT in the Formula Drift series. The RTR package comes complete with Ford Racing Falken FK-452 tires, unique 19-inch wheels, and RTR-exclusive interior details and striping scheme, and is available at select dealerships.

Vaughn Gittin Jr.  is a professional driver who knows what Mustangs can do – and he wanted to share that knowledge with Mustang enthusiasts who appreciate the car’s power and capability. Mustang RTR is Gittin Jr.’s vision for introducing a new generation of owners to Mustang, while catering to traditional Mustang enthusiasts. He helped develop the RTR package, which provides performance and appearance upgrades, to allow pony car lovers to make the most of their driving experience.

Mustang RTR commands attention with unique styling that is highlighted by a chin spoiler with splitter and supports, rocker splitters, a rear diffuser and aluminum rear spoiler. A distinctive Mustang RTR stripe scheme adds more distinction. The interior showcases RTR-exclusive floor mats, shifter knob and emblems. The performance upgrade comes with Ford Racing calibration with a high-flow filter and high-performance Falken FK-452 tires, which offer precise handling from five linear ribs and three-dimensional rounded blocks. Stiffer, wide steel belts offer greater tread rigidity, superior grip and high-speed stability, and high-tension carcass and high turn-up construction increase handling response and high-speed stability.

Posted by on Jun 13 2010 in Ford Reviews

2010 Ford Mustang: A True American Icon

The Ford Mustang represents All-American homegrown style in two words. Its affordable, fast, stylish. No matter what competitors offer,  the Mustang is one of the most widely recognized, respected, nameplates in the auto industry. The 2010 Mustang has carried on the tradition well and there are many updates and minor adjustments for the 2010 Mustang.  The Mustang gets a restyled exterior and interior, a more powerful optional V-8, and new convenience and safety features.  This is a vehicle that is pure fun when driving; it has a high level of performance, all at a great value.  For buyers interested view our own 2010 Mustang Review. If you are looking to research more after reading our review,  you can read another complete Mustang overview at NH Ford for more details.  Any consumers will learn that the Mustang is quick and fun to drive and offers combination of style, performance, and handling that’s hard to beat for the money.  As far as trims go, the V6 Deluxe is a sporty cruiser, the GT and Shelby GT are serious performance cars, and the Shelby GT500 raises it to near Corvette performance levels. Prices for the 2010 model starts around 20,000 and goes up from there.

Posted by on May 14 2010 in Ford Reviews

Ford Start Concept Introduced

Ford has revealed the Ford Start concept at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. The automaker’s attempt was to create a nd practical and realistic vehicle that found a perfect balance between commuting needs and excellent fuel efficiency. This is Ford’s first concept in three years.. Although the Start shows traces of Ford’s “kinetic” design language, its rounded form is much more elegant. Angular edges are limited to both the shoulder lines and the slender, LED-powered headlamp and taillights.  Function doesn’t necessarily follow form, however, as stylists made an effort to improve the car’s aerodynamics. Many surfaces, including the windshield, side window glass, and center stop lamp, are flush with the body, while an underbody aero pan further reduces the Start’s drag. The interior is as equally stylish and functional — the floating dual-cockpit dashboard lends a sporty look, but a conceptual infotainment system, billed as “MyFord Mobile,” incorporates a multi-function touch screen to simplify the center stack.

The turbocharged, 1.0-liter I-3 utilizes a cast-iron block, but a cylinder head and sump fabricated from cast aluminum. Ford won’t talk power figures, saying only that early tests suggest it can produce power on par with its 1.6-liter I-4, which is rated at 120 horsepower in North America. Power is routed to the front wheels via an ordinary five-speed manual transaxle.

Posted by on Apr 28 2010 in Ford Reviews

The New Ford Mustang: 2011 Fuel Efficiency

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT is coming soon, and will be powered by a new 412-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine. And better yet this model will achieve the best fuel economy in its class with an EPA rating of 26 mpg highway when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission. With the six-speed manual transmission, Mustang GT coupe is rated at 17 mpg city and 26 highway, while models with the available six-speed automatic achieve 18 mpg city and 25 highway.

Mustang GT is powered by an all-new 5.0-liter double-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) V-8 with a host of advanced features to deliver the combination of power and class-leading fuel economy. Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds depending on driver inputs. A carefully tuned intake and exhaust system ensures free breathing at all engine speeds. And all-aluminum construction results in a lightweight yet durable powerplant. A pair of new transmissions, both with six forward ratios, also play a large part in making the 2011 Mustang a breakthrough car. Regardless of whether drivers want to shift for themselves or let the car shift for them, they’re treated to carefully chosen gear ratios to maximize fuel economy while still delivering high-horsepower performance

Posted by on Mar 30 2010 in Ford Reviews