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Last month Ford unveiled the 650 horsepower 2013 Shelby GT500 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and its probable that very few Mustang fans came away unimpressed. Those that prefer their driving with the top down, however, were possibly left wanting as a convertible version was noticeably absent. Drop-top fans need not fret, though, as TopSpeed.com is now reporting that a convertible version of the 2013 Shelby GT500 will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month.
While Ford has yet to disclose any information regarding the …

In addition to the styling and graphics changes to the Mustang Boss 302, a new slate of colors is also being offered for 2013. School Bus Yellow, Grabber Blue and Gotta-Have-it-Green have been added to the pallet, while Competition Orange, Kona Blue and Yellow Blaze have been dropped. Both Performance White and Race Red will remain options.
We’ve already seen the Boss 302 in School Bus Yellow in both the press photos and from the L.A. Auto Show, and a few spy photos gave us a sneak peek of Gotta-Have-it-Green. Now …

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For the past several years Ford has partnered up with Barrett-Jackson to auction off vehicles for charity. Last year a one-off Grabber Blue Boss 302 Laguna Seca was sold for $450,000, and in previous years Mustangs like the Daytona 500 Pace Car have sold to the highest bidder to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
This year is no exception, and the Barrett-Jackson web site shows that a “special’ 2013 Shelby GT500, lot #3043, will be sold during the auction’s prime time on Saturday evening with the proceeds going to the …

For the past several years Ford has partnered up with Barrett-Jackson to auction off vehicles for charity. Last year a one-off Grabber Blue Boss 302 Laguna Seca was sold for $450,000, and in previous years Mustangs like the Daytona 500 Pace Car have sold to the highest bidder to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
This year is no exception, and the Barrett-Jackson web site shows that a “special’ 2013 Shelby GT500, lot #3043, will be sold during the auction’s prime time on Saturday evening with the proceeds going to the …

This past year Shelby unveiled several of their new Mustangs at the major auto shows, including the 2012 GT350 at the Chicago Auto Show in February and the 2012 GT500 Super Snake and the 2012 GTS at the New York Auto Show in April. It looks like Shelby will be using auto shows as a platform to announce new vehicles once again, as we’ve been informed that they will be unveiling a new vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. The exact vehicle being introduced …

The Driveshaft Shop has recently announced the availability of their new carbon fiber driveshaft for the 2005-2010 Mustang GT. Part #PDSH9-C-CV1, the lightweight 3.25-inch one-piece driveshaft has been specially developed to be the lightest and strongest on the market and to deal with the harmonic vibrations normally associated with aftermarket driveshafts for the Mustang. Featured on the carbon fiber driveshaft is a 1350 front u-joint to mount up to the transmission, a custom modified 180mm CV with a 300M spline and a conversion plate. The driveshaft is rated at 900 …

Back in August the NHTSA opened an investigation into the 2011+ Mustang’s Getrag MT-82 6-speed manual transmission after owners reported cold shifting problems, binding gears, difficulty engaging in shifts and excessive noise and vibration. Last month Ford responded to those concerns, citing the various fixes that were done to rectify the problems, and now the NHTSA has officially closed the investigation claiming that “there is no indication of loss of motive power or unreasonable safety risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.” Here is the …

After unveiling a licensed 1965-1966 Mustang Convertible body shell at SEMA earlier this year, Ford has officially announced the availability of a 1967 Mustang Convertible body shell. This newest officially licensed Ford Restoration part is now available to order starting at $15,995. The 1967 convertible is the fourth reproduction classic Mustang body available to restorers, joining the ’65 convertible, the ’67 fastback and the ’69 fastback.
“To qualify as an official Ford-licensed restoration part, the ’67 body shell has to meet or exceed the fit, finish and quality of the original,” …

Who will be the Ford Racing Facebook Fan NHRA Driver of 2011?
Sportsman Evan Smith’s Cindarella run through the Tournament of Ovals has brought him to the championship round, where he faces 15-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force. The legendary dr…

The performance potential of the 2011+ Mustang 5.0 is well documented, with even slightly modified cars running in the 9′s and some even dipping down into the 8′s. The most recent example is a 2011 Mustang built by DPM Racing of Naples, Florida. The DPM team have fitted the car with a ProCharger F-1A supercharger system, Boss 302 intake, Stainless Works headers, Bassani axle-back exhaust, an ATF-built 4R70W automatic transmission, lowering springs and M&H drag radials. When everything is said and done, the car puts down an impressive 903 rwhp …

For those that want a rear wing that is a compromise of street and track usability, Steeda as just released a new functional rear wing for the 2010-2012 Mustang. Previous Steeda designs have appeared on numerous Mustang race cars including the current Boss 302R, and this rear wing continues the tradition of providing functional downforce with minimal drag while still retaining the appearance of an aggressive street car. The wing can be easily installed using the factory holes, although Mustangs without a spoiler or wing will need to have holes …

For those of you hoping to put a 2013 Mustang in your garage next year, you’ll want to check out the newly released order guide showing all of the various options and features available for Ford’s latest pony car. The order guide also provides a nice summary of the changes made to the 2013 Mustang. Some we’ve already reported on, like the availability of the Recaro seats on the V6 and GT models or the new colors like Gotta Have It Green and Deep Impact Blue, but there are some …

The annual Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, AZ always has an amazing selection of cars up for grabs, and it looks like this year will be no different. One vehicle we’re keeping our eye on is this 1965 Shelby GT350 “barn find” that was with its original owner until 2009. The Shelby is matching numbers and all original including the sheet metal, paint and interior, and the odometer reads only 44,000 miles. The current owners have decided to keep the car in its current condition rather than restore it, and have only …

Back in August the Houston-based Hennessey Performance Engineering first started dabbling with the 2012 Mustang Boss 302, adding an extra dose of horsepower to the car via forced induction. Since then they have launched two packages for the Boss 302 – the HPE650 and the HPE700 – named according to the amount of horsepower produced from the supercharged 5.0-liter V8. To prove the car’s potential, Hennessey added a set of racing slicks to an HPE700 and took a couple runs on their in-house drag strip, eventually netting a 10 second …

The Ford Racing High Performance Driving School, based at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, has announced its complete schedule of schools for 2012. The world’s only driving school sponsored and supported by Ford Racing provides a comprehensive list of offerings for anyone seeking a pure adrenaline rush, ranging from the two-hour Ford Racing Mustang Driving Experience to one-, two- and three-day high-performance driving schools as well as a four-day race-licensing program. Since its inception in 2006, the Ford Racing High Performance Driving …

Today Ward’s released their annual 10 Best Engines list for 2012, and the Ford Mustang Boss 302′s V8 was included in the recipients. This is the second year that Ford’s 5.0-liter V8 has been awarded the honor, after the Mustang GT’s engine was named to the list for 2011. The Boss 302′s V8 was one of only three engines to not feature direct injection, the largest displacement engine on the list, and the only V8 to be given the award. With 444 horsepower the 5.0-liter V8 was also by far …