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This Crown Vic came from the factory equipped with the Handling and Performance Package and bucket seats with the center console shifter (a rare option). It was then delivered directly to Kenny Brown's shop on Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis. The car went through a complete conversion, starting with rails welded to the frame to improve stiffness and responsiveness. They installed Bilstein shocks, and lowered the stance of the car. Next came higher volume injectors and a fuel pump booster. The centerpiece of the engine upgrade is the positive displacement Eaton supercharger with an air to water intercooler. The transmission was re-programmed for firmer shifting points. The true dual exhaust has two high flow performance mufflers. Finally, the 225 60R16 tires were swapped out for aggressive 255 50ZR16 (recently installed BF Goodrich G Force Sport Comp 2). This car is designed to be a "sleeper". Thus the factory wheels and exhaust tips were retained. Only the wide tires and the subtle KB Panther decals on the sides and rear of the car hint at what lies underneath the skin.

The "official" look of the car will cause the left lane of any freeway to quickly open up for you. With the supercharged V8, you have the ability to pass quickly and efficiently. But the car is at its best on twisty country roads, where the suspension and power upgrades are perfectly matched

The original dyno results indicated 325 gross horsepower and 277 at the rear wheels. Torque numbers were 335 and 297, respectively. Motor Trend magazine (11/01 issue) clocked a similar car at 5.5 secs 0-60 and just under 14 secs for the 1/4 mile. The engine was re-tuned to a slightly higher power level in 2006.

It is fully loaded with factory options, including auto climate control, remote keyless entry, 6 way power driver and passenger seat, 6 CD changer, power adjustable pedal and premium stereo.

This car has been carefully maintained by the original owner for 13 years. Although this car has lived its entire life in Maine; it has never been driven in snow, or even within several days of a snow storm. It has never been in a accident. There was a scratch on the front bumper that was repaired, and there is a minor scratch on the same bumper from getting too close to a parking garage cable.

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Uber hopes facilities in Detroit will help shape its autonomous future

Mon, Sep 19 2016

Hot off the heels of unleashing its fleet of self-driving vehicles in Pittsburgh, PA, Uber announced plans to open a new facility in the Detroit, MI area, reports Automotive News. The new facility was announced at an event hosted by Society of Automotive Engineers in Detroit, MI. Uber's vice president of global vehicle programs Sherif Marakby revealed the news, reports Automotive News. The facility is meant to help the ride-sharing company collaborate with suppliers and automakers in the area. There's no word on where Uber will build the new facility or how big it will be, as those factors have yet to be determined. Just like Pittsburgh, PA, Detroit, MI could become another testing ground for the ride-sharing company. The latest move to open a facility in the Detroit area comes after Uber offered users in Pittsburgh the chance to ride in one of its autonomous vehicle as it looks to gain vital real-world testing. Uber is utilizing a fleet of modified Ford Fusions. Earlier this year in April, the automaker announced a partnership with Google, Lyft, Uber, and Volvo to develop autonomous cars. A new facility in Detroit would strengthen the partnership and help Uber, as well as Ford put autonomous vehicles on the road faster. Related Video: News Source: Automotive News - sub. req.Image Credit: AOL Green Ford Volvo Transportation Alternatives Technology Emerging Technologies Autonomous Vehicles Detroit Uber taxi Lyft ridesharing facility

Autoblog Podcast #387

Tue, Jul 1 2014

Episode #387 of the Autoblog podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Steven Ewing and Michael Zak talk about more General Motors recalls, upgrades and a diesel for the 2015 Ford Focus ST, and the BMW M235i scoring ahead of the Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Consumer Reports testing. We start with what's in the garage and finish up with some of your questions, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. Check out the new rundown below with times for topics, and you can follow along down below with our Q&A. Thanks for listening! Autoblog Podcast #387: The video meant to be presented here is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience. Topics: GM recalls 8.4M more cars in North America Ford Focus ST upgrades and diesel CR says M235i is better than 911 In the Autoblog Garage: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6 6MT Long-Term 2015 Subaru WRX 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Hosts: Dan Roth, Steven Ewing, Michael Zak Runtime: 01:35:26 Rundown: Intro & Garage - 00:00 GM Recalls - 26:26 2015 Ford Focus ST - 41:56 BMW M235i - 50:24 Q&A - 59:16 Get the podcast: [UStream] Listen live on Mondays at 10 PM Eastern at UStream [iTunes] Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes [RSS] Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directly Feedback: Email: Podcast at Autoblog dot com Review the show in iTunes Government/Legal Podcasts BMW Ford GM Honda Jeep Subaru Safety Diesel Vehicles Performance bmw m235i

Ford pits Cobra Jet versus GRC Fiesta ST, worlds collide

Thu, 31 Oct 2013

Racing takes on many forms in the automotive world. There are sanctioned events that are as varied and diverse as NASCAR, Formula One, Global Rallycross and drag racing, and to be good enough to win competitively in one discipline, you need to have a specialized vehicle. Or do you?
Ford decided to find out what would happen when its Global Rallycross Fiesta ST, driven by Tanner Foust, lined up against its Mustang Cobra Jet drag racer, driven by Roy Hill. In one lane, Tanner has just 2.0 liters of displacement to work with, while Roy has more than double that, at 5.0 liters. Evening the playing field a bit, Tanner has a massive turbocharger and all-wheel drive; Roy has to filter all his supercharged power through the rear wheels only.
So, who wins? We suggest you see for yourself in the press release and video below. And we're holding out hope that Tanner's challenge at the end results in another video from Ford Racing...

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