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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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Ford pranks unsuspecting blind dates with Mustang GT and stunt driver

Thu, Feb 12 2015

There's 'speed dating,' that ludicrous get-to-know-you ritual devised by The Inquisition of Mating, and then there's 'dating at ludicrous speed,' which is a better description of what Ford has done in this latest video for the 2015 Mustang GT for your Valentine's Day enjoyment. The Blue Oval used a professional stunt driver to hook six guys into going on a little car trip, but the setup is the key – she pretends she's not that good at driving, until she's really good at it. You can check it out above. Kudos to the guy who goes from "You might want to shift again" to "That's what I'm talking about!" without any question. And the ninja.

GM, Ford, Honda winners in 'Car Wars' study as industry growth continues

Wed, May 11 2016

General Motors' plans to aggressively refresh its product lineup will pay off in the next four years with strong market share and sales, according to an influential report released Tuesday. Ford, Honda, and FCA are all poised to show similar gains as the auto industry is expected to remain healthy through the rest of the decade. The Bank of America Merrill Lynch study, called Car Wars, analyzes automakers' future product plans for the next four model years. By 2020, 88 percent of GM's sales will come from newly launched products, which puts it slightly ahead of Ford's 86-percent estimate. Honda (85 percent) and FCA (84 percent) follow. The industry average is 81 percent. Toyota checks in just below the industry average at 79 percent, with Nissan trailing at 76 percent. Car Wars' premise is: automakers that continually launch new products are in a better position to grow sales and market share, while companies that roll out lightly updated models are vulnerable to shifting consumer tastes. Though Detroit and Honda grade out well in the study, many major automakers are clumped together, which means large market-share swings are less likely in the coming years. Bank of America Merrill Lynch predicts the industry will top out with 20 million sales in 2018 and then taper off, perhaps as much as 30 percent by 2026. Not surprisingly, trucks, sport utility vehicles and crossovers will be the key battlefield in the next few years, Car Wars says. FCA will launch a critical salvo in 2018 with a new Ram 1500, followed by new generations of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra in 2019, and then Ford's F-150 for 2020, according to the study. Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst John Murphy said the GM trucks could be pulled ahead even earlier to 2018, prompting Ford to respond. "This focus on crossovers and trucks is a great thing for the industry," Murphy said. Cars Wars looks at Korean (76 percent replacement rate) and European companies more vaguely (70 percent), but argues their slower product cadence and lineups with fewer trucks puts them in weaker positions than their competitors through 2020. Related Video: This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings. Featured Gallery 2016 Chevrolet Silverado View 11 Photos Image Credit: Chevrolet Earnings/Financials Chrysler Fiat Ford GM Honda Nissan Toyota study FCA

Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell revisit bitter F1 rivalry in... Ford Fusion campaign?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013

Formula One World Champions Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell haven't been on good terms since the 1986 season, when Piquet joined Mansell at the Williams team and Piquet spent the year privately fuming about not being granted the status of number one driver. Things only got worse from there - even though Piquet won the title the following year with Williams, still partnered with Mansell, the fuming was a lot less private.
They're back together after a 25-year silence, in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil to drive the new Ford Fusion. Called "Fusion Grand Prix," both men get the new Ford sedan, prepped to their liking - but still street legal, we assume - for a race to decide... well, who is faster behind the wheel of a Fusion.
There will be four episodes, with the first two having already aired. The third episode comes on January 29 and the race happens February 5. You'll find two video episodes and a press release below, but note - because it's a campaign for Ford Brazil, Piquet's dialogue in the vids isn't translated, so hit the Closed Captioning button to hear his side of the smack talking.

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