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Mustang Dominates Sales While Challenger Outsells Camaro

BY ZACK YOCHUM ON 11 JULY 2019

The Ford Mustang continues to lead sales in the American muscle market, but the Challenger is not far behind it.

Which is not to be said about the Camaro…

The classic Ford muscle car remains the top-selling American sports car for what seems like the one thousandth year in a row. The once seemingly impervious armor of the Mustang is slowly deteriorating. Sales of the Mustang have declined by 7.4% since 2017, but are still tops in the muscle car market. A total of 75,842 Mustangs were sold in 2018.

Unfortunately, Chevorlet has a decision to make as the Camaro might be making its way from production. An unappealing front clip “facelift” has lead to a drop of 25% in sales compared to last year, down to 50,963 Camaros being sold. A drop of this proportion is never a good sign for a company. This could mean without a good showing in 2019 the Camaro could find its way out of production.

The Challenger however experienced its best year and saw the only growth of the three. Dodge had a growth of 3% among Challenger sales, up to 66,716 units sold.

Giving credit to Dodge as they are known for their great sales, use of special editions and trim levels. Making every customer feel as if the car is specifically tailored for them. 2018 was also the launch of the Demon ( 840 hp, 770 lb-ft supercharged 6.2-liter V8) the most powerful muscle car yet.

‘Old Crow’ Ford Mustang GT Built In Honor of P-51 Pilot, Boasts 710hp

BY ZACK YOCHUM 19 JULY 2019

Fighter Plane Inspired Mustang Going To Auction

Colonel Anderson of the U.S. Air Force racked up more than 16 flying victories in Europe during World War II. He was never struck by enemy fire from an aerial engagement in his career. He flew 116 missions, including a six-hour mission on D-Day, and has earned more than 25 medals including the Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Distinguished Flying Cross.

Ford and Roush combined to honor P-51 pilot Colonel Bud Anderson, by building a supercharged 5.0 liter boasting 710 horsepower and 610 foot pound of torque. This 2019 Ford Mustang GT proudly displays the name and color scheme of Colonel Anderson’s fighter jet from World War II. The decklid has an authentic Eighth Air Force badge, also the blue tinted exhaust tips mimic the P-51 Mustang.

The ‘Old Crow’ has various upgrades aside from the Roush supercharger, Inside the cockpit you will see and interior of green leather and canvas, a red Roush shifter and Sparco 4 point harnesses. The exterior packs other updates from Roush too, including a cold air intake system an offroad X pipe, and custom 20-inch wheels wrapped in 275/35/20R Continental ExtremeContact sport tires. A custom active exhaust system comes from Ford Performance. Also in the rear, you will find the spoiler from the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.

The Mustang will be auctioned off for charity at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The EAA attracts over 600,000 people a year. It has become a common practice to offer custom cars at this event as Ford has donated in total 11 vehicles and raised over 3.5 million. This beautiful car is sure to rack up a pretty penny as Ford’s donation last year sold for $420,000.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Shelby GT500 Review, Pricing and Specs

BY ZACK YOCHUM ON 12 JULY 2019

Engine & Transmission Specs

The 2020 Shelby GT500 is an absolute monster of a car. The GT500 is equipped with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 putting out a jaw dropping 760 horsepower and 625 lb foot of torque. The new supercharged 5.2 Liter is a flat-plane crank opposed to the typical cross-plane crank V8. This allows the engine to be revved higher, much higher. The advantages of the flat-plane crank are its weight and size. With this overhauled motor Ford reports the GT500 can hit 60 mph in under three seconds and can turn the quarter mile in under eleven seconds. The 760 horsepower motor connects to a dual seven-speed automatic transmission. As of now there is no option for a manual transmission.

Handling & Ride

When it comes to the handling and ride of the GT500 there are no disappointments. From the wheels up, the GT500 is equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires which are nothing short of spectacular, made of a unique compound and tread. To stop all the power you’re gonna need some good brakes, The GT500 comes standard equipped with 16.5 inch rotors and six piston Brembo brakes so you can stop on a dime. Ford has two performance-oriented options: the Handling package includes adjustable strut top mounts and a spoiler; the Carbon Fiber Track package features exposed 20 inch carbon-fiber wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. It also boast an adjustable carbon-fiber rear wing, and a mean front splitter. The GT500 does not come with a rear seat, it is strictly track focused.

Overview

Overall the Shelby GT500 is not for everyone as it is a fully built track car. When this car goes on the lot this summer it will be competing with the 650-hp Camaro ZL1 and the 717-hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Prices for the 2020 GT500 will start at $73,995; but fully optioned, a GT500 could cost over $100,000.

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