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Ford and Whipple Roll Out 3.0L Supercharged Kits for 2026 Mustang and F-150
technology4 hours ago

Ford and Whipple Roll Out 3.0L Supercharged Kits for 2026 Mustang and F-150

Ford Racing, in collaboration with Whipple, launches 3.0L Whipple supercharger kits for the 2026 F-150 and Mustang GT, delivering about 700 hp/590 lb-ft in the F-150 and up to 810 hp/615 lb-ft in the Mustang; prices around $10,250 (F-150) and $10,500 (Mustang), with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty; not CARB-approved for 2026 models and the Mustang kit isn’t compatible with the strut tower brace; kits include blower, intercooler, calibration, and handheld tuner.

via Road & Track|
#f-150#ford#mustang
Ford's 428 Cobra Jet: The Big-Block That Fueled a Fleet of Muscle Cars
automotive17 days ago

Ford's 428 Cobra Jet: The Big-Block That Fueled a Fleet of Muscle Cars

Ford upgraded the 428 to the Cobra Jet in 1968, using a Police Interceptor block, 427 heads, a performance cam, and a Holley 735 CFM carb to produce about 335 hp and 440 lb-ft (with many experts arguing closer to 400 hp). Ford then injected the CJ into a broad lineup—Mustang GT/135, Mach 1, Fairlane, Torino GT, Cobra, Shelby GT500, Mercury Cougar variants, Comet, and Cyclone CJ—often with performance options like Drag Pack and Ram Air, creating a legendarily versatile big-block era aimed at beating rivals on the street and strip.

via Jalopnik|
#428-cobra-jet#automotive#drag-pack
Probe GT: Ford's Turbocharged Sleeper That Outsmarted the Mustang
automotive25 days ago

Probe GT: Ford's Turbocharged Sleeper That Outsmarted the Mustang

The 1988 Ford Probe GT grew from Ford’s Mazda collaboration amid backlash over replacing the Mustang, but its turbocharged 2.2L four, Mazda-developed suspension, four-wheel discs, and reasonable price proved a strong performance package, earning praise in contemporary tests and helping Ford end up with two compelling sporty coupes instead of a single Mustang revival, with a facelifted 1992 Probe and V6 variant extending its appeal.

via The Autopian|
#automotive#ford#mazdamx6
Ford Unveils 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC: A Track-Ready Bridge to Ford Performance
automotive1 month ago

Ford Unveils 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC: A Track-Ready Bridge to Ford Performance

Ford introduces the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC Coupe as a track-focused bridge between the standard Dark Horse and Ford’s GTD/GT3 programs, featuring a supercharged 5.2L V8 with a seven-speed dual-clutch, reworked MagneRide suspension, five-level variable traction control, aero borrowed from GTD including an aluminum hood and rear ducktail, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and optional Track Pack with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires and carbon-fiber wheels. The interior remains driver-centric with a flat-bottom wheel, Recaro seats, Alcantara/Dinamica accents, and rear-seat removal for weight reduction. Slated for summer availability, the SC emphasizes engineering depth and motorsport lineage over marketing spectacle.

via stupidDOPE|
#aerodynamics#automotive#dark-horse-sc
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: The Supercharged Track Monster Rivaling the Shelby GT500
automotive1 month ago

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: The Supercharged Track Monster Rivaling the Shelby GT500

Ford unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC at the Detroit Auto Show, a supercharged 5.2‑liter V‑8 rival to the Shelby GT500. It adds weight-saving measures (carbon-fiber wheels, forged suspension) and aero updates for up to 620 pounds of downforce at 180 mph, with horsepower not officially disclosed but expected near 800 hp. Pricing hasn’t been announced, though it’s likely above the base Mustang; orders begin in March and deliveries are planned for this summer, with track-focused performance likely to be seen by fall.

via Robb Report|
#automotive#dark-horse-sc#ford
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: A Supercharged, Track-Ready Powerhouse
technology1 month ago

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: A Supercharged, Track-Ready Powerhouse

Ford's 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC pairs a supercharged 5.2L V8 with a seven-speed dual-clutch and a Track Pack that adds 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes, aero upgrades (larger front openings, rear ducktail and carbon wing), and a track-tuned MagneRide system, delivering 620 pounds of rear downforce at 180 mph; power figures and price will be announced later, orders open this spring with deliveries starting this summer, plus a limited Track Pack Special Edition later in the year.

via Motor1.com|
#dark-horse-sc#ford#mustang
Verstappen Teases a 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC in Red Bull Video
technology1 month ago

Verstappen Teases a 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC in Red Bull Video

Red Bull’s YouTube clip features Max Verstappen behind the wheel of a mysterious “2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC,” billed as Ford’s most advanced and track-capable Dark Horse yet. The name suggests a possible supercharged or sport-competition variant that could sit above the current Dark Horse and below the GTD, though specifics are unclear. Ford has said a new street-legal performance car will be unveiled at its upcoming racing launch, but official details remain sparse.

via Road & Track|
#dark-horse-sc#ford#max-verstappen
Ford's Mustang Dark Horse SC Teased as Track-Ready Powerhouse
automotive1 month ago

Ford's Mustang Dark Horse SC Teased as Track-Ready Powerhouse

Ford released a teaser video of the Mustang Dark Horse SC ahead of its official debut, showing a more aggressive design with a unique front end, carbon-fiber wheels, a larger rear spoiler, and a lower ride height, and signaling a supercharged V8 beyond the base 500-hp Dark Horse; Formula 1 star Max Verstappen drives it in the clip, with full specifications to be revealed at tomorrow's unveiling.

via Motor1.com|
#automotive#dark-horse-sc#ford
NY State Police Acquire Mustangs to Target Social Media Clout Chasers
law-enforcement2 months ago

NY State Police Acquire Mustangs to Target Social Media Clout Chasers

New York State Police are planning to add Ford Mustangs to their fleet to enhance high-speed pursuit capabilities, following a trend among various police departments nationwide that favor Mustangs for their speed and handling, especially in response to rising high-speed chase incidents and social media influencers evading police.

via The Autopian|
#car-chases#high-speed-pursuits#law-enforcement
Celebrating 60 Years of Mustang with a New 4D Immersive Experience
entertainment3 months ago

Celebrating 60 Years of Mustang with a New 4D Immersive Experience

The 'American Icon: A Mustang Immersive Experience' in LA offers a 45-minute interactive journey through the history and cultural impact of the Ford Mustang, featuring museum exhibits, virtual rides, and a 4D movie, though it can be cheesy at times. Tickets cost $35, with additional parking fees, and the experience runs until February next year.

via Jalopnik|
#car-history#entertainment#ford-mustang