Muscle Car Blog News

Shelby Autos Uncages Super Snake Package For 2010 Ford Shelby GT500

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 06:27:09 -0600

Continued demand for a “Super Snake” post title package has led Shelby Automobiles to unveil a new program to turn a limited number of 2010 Ford Shelby GT500s into Shelby super cars' The Super Snake package will include enhancements to the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500’s handling, styling and power; output ratings will range from 630 to over 725 horsepower' Exclusivity will be assured as a limited number of Super Snakes will be built at the Shelby Autos facility in Las Vegas or one of the Mod Shops, beginning in August 2009'

Enthusiasts Can Add New Factory Track Pack for 2010 Mustang

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:44:03 -0600

The 2010 Ford Mustang, now in dealer showrooms, builds on a proud, unbroken 45-year heritage of Fast, Fun and Affordable with an all-new exterior design, available cutting-edge technology and performance enhancements pioneered on Ford's extensive racing and special programs' One hallmark of Mustang's enduring popularity is the opportunity to customize this American icon' Enthusiasts who have personalized and customized Mustangs range from legends, such as Carroll Shelby, to professional drivers to hobbyists who enjoy a weekend at the track'

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Photos

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:44:27 -0600

General Motors have released new images of the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, their new Corvette model that lies in the $55 to $59,000 dollar price range and offers body enhancements, larger brakes, air inlet, new hood, air scoops, front splitter, and more' Check out the new photos inside'

MOTORZ Episode #27 How To Replace Your Mustang Headlights

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:36:45 -0600

It's shocking how difficult something so simple should be, like replacing or upgrading your headlights on a newer model vehicle like a 2008 Ford Mustang GT' You actually have to replace the entire front bumper! MOTORZ TV shows you how! Watch Now! How to replace or upgrade headlights on a Ford Mustang GT For more episodes of MOTORZ TV check out www'motorz'tv

Ford Offering Chassis, Interior and Wiring Kits To Racers

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:36:45 -0600

Ford announced the availability of a new body-in-white option for 2010 Mustangs at the third annual Ford Racing Invitational earlier this month' Produced with just a bare body chassis, the bodies will be available to racers who would like to build up Mustang's from the ground up' Orders will begin in July and run through the end of the year' Interior trim kits and wiring kits will also be produced and available for purchase' Source: Ford

Carbon Motors Surpasses 10,000 Reservations

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:32:38 -0600

We are thrilled to announce that we have now exceeded 10,000 production slot reservations for Carbon's 'E7'' The Company would like to extend its deepest gratitude to the hundreds of law enforcement agencies that placed those reservations from all across the country! In addition to achieving this major milestone so soon, we would also like to thank members of the economic development communities in each of the following states for putting forth such thoughtful proposals and offers for the Carbon Campus: Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina'

Ford Racing Announces Plans for 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:29:18 -0600

The 40th Anniversary 2008 Mustang Cobra Jet more than lived up to its billing, joining its historic predecessor-the original 1968 Cobra Jet in winning its inaugural race at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif' Now, Ford Racing is ready to update the latest Cobra Jet, and is announcing plans to build a 2010 version of the CJ' The announcement was officially made today at the National Mustang Racing Association event in Milan'

2010 Roush 427R Mustang Gets Reviewed

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:23:15 -0600

Autoblog got the opportunity of a life time to road test and fully review the new 2010 Roush 427R Mustang, packing 427 horsepower and over 400 foot pounds of torque' What did they think of the new muscle car? The "2010 Roush 427R raises bar for Mustang tuners"' Head on over to Autoblog'com for their review'

Ford Racing Introduces New Performance 351 Block

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:16:02 -0600

Ford Racing follows the Boss 302 block released in 2006, with the new Boss 351 featuring performance and packaging that will accommodate displacements from 351 to over 460 cubic inches' "Whether they're racing in a sealed-engine class, building an all-out drag racing engine, or looking for a street performer, the Boss 351 block meets the needs of all Ford 351 enthusiasts, at a price comparable with a performance-prepped stock block," Wolfe added'

Chevrolet Launches All-New Camaro in Middle East

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:13:00 -0600

The all-new Chevrolet Camaro has taken North America by storm and is set to expand Chevy's global appeal with its launch in the Middle East later this summer' Michael Devereux, President of GM Middle East, said, "The all-new Camaro delivers the great looks, performance and technology that Middle East buyers expect in a modern sports car' Enthusiasts in the region started booking their cars months ago, and we expect our allocation of this iconic vehicle to sell out very quickly'"

Brenspeed Is The Aftermarket Ford Performance Parts Leader

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:00:04 -0600

If you are in the market for aftermarket Ford performance parts then Brenspeed'com has an answer for you' Offering products for Ford trucks, 1986 to 2004 Mustangs, and the popular 2005 to 2010 Mustangs, Brenspeed has over 10 years of racing experience and many performance packages to choose from' For more information about Brenspeed and to check out their current deals, head on over to Brenspeed'com '

2011 Ford Mustang To Get 3.7 Liter V6 with Port Fuel Injection

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:56:35 -0600

According to sources close to Autoblog , Ford will be updating the current 3'5 V6 engine in the Mustang to a 3'7 liter V7 that produces 273 horsepower with port fuel injection' The new engine is expected to hit the 2011 model year, so see it under the hood sometime in the fall of 2010'

Chevrolet builds 1,500,000th Corvette

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:57:42 -0600

At the June meeting of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association, Karen Rafferty, Chevrolet Product Marketing Director, today announced the recent production of the 1,500,000th Corvette at GM Bowling Green Assembly' "The 1'5 millionth Corvette is a great example of how Chevy is America's Brand," Rafferty said' "For nearly 60 years we have built America's Sports Car and this milestone is a solid proof point'"

Enter To Win A Custom 2010 Ford Mustang GT

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:53:38 -0600

Master builder Chip Foose and Powerblock TV are giving away a brand new custom 2010 Ford Mustang GT on an episode of MuscleCar later this year' You can enter to win the muscle car once per week until October 12' Features include custom paint, Edelbrock supercharger system, Roush body kit, Magnaflow exhaust, Foose wheels and Pirelli tires, Baer brakes, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks and more'

Chrysler To Begin Production Again, Starts Dodge Viper Factories First

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:50:20 -0600

CNN Money is reporting Chrysler LLC will be re-opening factories shortly, beginning with the Dodge Viper plant as the first on the list' While production begins once again, Chrysler is still looking for a company to sell the Dodge Viper brand to' As to why Chrysler began production with the Viper itself is unknown' Clearly no one knows what they are doing over there'

2011 Plymouth Road Runner

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:24:16 -0600

@digg@ Famous concept artist Michael Leonhard, came up with what seems to be the return of the Plymouth Road Runner' If the information and renderings are true, we could see the birth of the Road Runner back on the road by 2011' Chrysler LLC have not released any details about the car yet'

1968 Camaro VS 2010 Camaro, Who Wins?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:50:08 -0600

@digg@ These two muscle car enthusiasts decided to race one another on a bridge which may not be the smartest thing to do, but hey it looks like fun' The video is of a 1968 Chevy Camaro RS/SS versus a 2010 Camaro with the same options packages from both generations' Find out who wins in the video' Source: YouTube

MOTORZ Episode #26 Complete Brake Upgrade Installation

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:26:15 -0600

The latest episode from MOTORZ shows you how to install a STILLEN performance brake upgrade kit consisting of cross-drilled and slotted sport rotors and high performance brake pads on a 2008 Ford Mustang GT' Click here to watch episode 26' For more episodes of MOTORZ TV head on over to www'motorz'tv

DIY Custom Camaro Lowering Kit

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:44:17 -0600

A 2010 Chevrolet Camaro fan over at Camaro5 received a rude awakening recently where the owner woke up one morning to see his 18 inch stock Camaro wheels gone, stolen over the night' The criminals reportedly used the Camaro's own jack to assist the operation' One major question was brought up about the incident, how did the criminals pull this off? Well it turns out the owner accidentally left the car unlocked' Oopsies!

2008 and 2009 Pontiac G8 Recalled

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:35:25 -0600

General Motors have released a recall for 2008 to 2009 Pontiac G8 muscle cars due to rear brake lamps that may be continually illuminated and fail to warn a driver when the vehicle is braking' There's an additional recall with the tire pressure monitoring system where the brake pedal switch may have been not programmed correctly' Owners are urged to contact GM as soon as possible at 1-800-620-7668'

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Start at $55K

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:30:52 -0600

The Corvette Blogger are reporting that the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport muscle car will start at $55,720 for the special edition packaged vehicle' If you want the couple model you'll have to shell out an additional $6,205 and $5,360 for the convertible' There are multiple packages available for the car as well that range from $3,500 to $4,500 depending on the options'

Forza Motorsport 3 Preview Trailer Released

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:26:57 -0600

Whether it's an exotic sports car like the new Audi R8 V10, a classic American muscle car like the Ford GT or a hot Asian import like the Nissan 370Z, everyone has a dream car' Now you can drive that dream with Turn 10's latest racing epic' Launching this October exclusively for Xbox 360, "Forza Motorsport 3" unites the racing game genre making it possible for everyone to experience the thrill of the world's most exotic and exquisite cars' Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe'

USAF Builds Two Badass Muscle Cars

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:37:23 -0600

@digg@ The United States Air Force are trying to raise recruitment and decided to do so in conjunction with Galpin Auto Sports, by creating two badass muscle cars- a Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger' Featuring a custom body kit, carbon fiber accents, gullwing doors, custom wheels and more, the Mustang was even overhauled with a jet fighter interior' Check out the video'

California Jam After Dark Show Coupon Code

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 11:42:46 -0600

Are you planning to attend the California JAM After-Dark show on Saturday, August 1st in Hollywood Park (Inglewood, CA)? If so we've got a deal for you' Starting today and ending July 10th, attendees can get a pre-registration discount of $5 with the promotional code "TRUCKBLOG"' For more information or to register for the show head on over to www'TruckJam'com '

Ford Chapters 4 and 5 Vaughns Mustang Drift Japan Online

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 06:22:07 -0600

@digg@ Ford have released the fourth and fifth chapters of Vaughn’s Mustang Drift: Japan trip titled “The Drift King” which features Vaughn Gittin, Jr' drifting around native Japan with a 2010 Mustang GT' The videos are also available at the2010Mustang'com '

Brembo and SGL Group Join Forces in Carbon Ceramic Brake Discs

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 06:16:02 -0600

Brembo S'p'A' – a world leader in high performance brake systems – and SGL Group – The Carbon Company – announced today the contract closing of a joint venture, in the area of carbon ceramic brake discs, with each parent company owning a 50% share in the new entity' For this purpose, the current subsidiaries Brembo Carbon Ceramic Brake Systems SpA and SGL Brakes GmbH will combine their activities' The joint venture operates under the name "Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes" and will become operational effective June 1, 2009' The new headquarter will be in the Milan area' The merger of activities has already been approved by the relevant authorities'

E3 Spark Plugs Plug-n-Play Sweepstakes

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 06:56:07 -0600

For most car junkies, going to the annual SEMA Show is just a dream' But now E3 Spark Plugs is allowing you a chance to make your dream come true! E3 Spark Plugs, in conjunction with StreetFire'net, is announcing the E3 Spark Plugs 2009 Plug-n-Play Sweepstakes! It does not get any better than this: One lucky fan and a guest will win the Grand Prize: a chance to become E3 Spark Plugs’ employee for a week and visit the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Ford Extends Savings Through Summer

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:43:04 -0600

As the busy summer driving and family vacation season gets underway, Ford continues its commitment to delivering high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles for consumers to maximize their fun, relaxation and convenience during this welcomed time of year' To take it a step further, through the end of June, the "Drive the Ford Difference" event provides added peace of mind, with Ford covering up to three months worth of payments on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle, as well as 0 percent financing'

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Makes Top KBB Road Trip Car for 2009

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:44:34 -0600

Kelly Blue Book have rated the top 10 road trip cars for 2009 with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ranking in as the best "drivers trip" vehicle for 09' "On the way to your favorite twisty road or racetrack, the 505-horsepower Corvette Z06 pleases with an unexpectedly supple highway ride and a convenient top speed of 198 miles per hour' Once the perfect stretch of pavement lies before you, that's when the wide stance, fat tires and 3,180-pound curb weight kick in and make it hard to return home"' To check out the other 9 vehicles including the 2010 Ford Mustang, head on over to the KBB top 10 page '

GM Files Bankrupcy, What It Means For You

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:11:57 -0600

General Motors Corp' today announced that it has reached agreements with the U'S' Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario to accelerate its reinvention and create a leaner, stronger "New GM" positioned for a profitable, self-sustaining and competitive future' Pending approvals, the New GM is expected to launch in about 60 to 90 days as a separate and independent company from the current GM ("GM"), with two distinct advantages: it will be built from only GM's best brands and operations, and it will be supported by a stronger balance sheet due to a significantly lower debt burden and operating cost structure than before' The New GM will incorporate the terms of GM's recent agreements with the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) unions and will be led by GM's current management team'