Ford Mustang Boss 302

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Its name: the 2012 Mustang Boss 302. The team of Ford engineers, designers and stylists - all Mustang enthusiasts to the core - that created the groundbreaking 2011 Mustang GT has distilled a new model to its purest form, strengthening, lightening and refining each system to create a race car with a license plate. Forty-two years later, Ford has given the green light again.

 That car became the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, and it remains one of the world's most sought-after examples of American performance.  Ford gave the green light only once before: In 1968, management approved a special Mustang - a car that sacrificed nothing in its quest to be the best all-around road-going performance machine ever created by Ford Motor Company.

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Its name: the 2012 Mustang Boss 302. The team of Ford engineers, designers and stylists - all Mustang enthusiasts to the core - that created the groundbreaking 2011 Mustang GT has distilled a new model to its purest form, strengthening, lightening and refining each system to create a race car with a license plate. Forty-two years later, Ford has given the green light again.

 That car became the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, and it remains one of the world's most sought-after examples of American performance.  Ford gave the green light only once before: In 1968, management approved a special Mustang - a car that sacrificed nothing in its quest to be the best all-around road-going performance machine ever created by Ford Motor Company.

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 (2012)

The Ford Transit Connect Taxi

Ford Transit Connect Taxi (2011)

The vehicle's 135 cubic feet of cargo space accommodates a compressed gas tank while leaving ample passenger legroom and cargo capacity. The roomy, flexible interior of the Transit Connect - the 2010 North American Truck of the Year - is perfectly suited for taxi service and conversion to CNG and LPG. Both CNG and LPG are popular among taxi operators because of their low cost of ownership.

 Making the announcement at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, Ford also said it will introduce engine prep packages on all Ford Transit Connect models - base and taxi - allowing conversion to efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas).  The Ford Transit Connect Taxi will go into production and arrive in dealerships in 2010 as a 2011 model, adding to Ford Motor Company's leadership in the North American taxi market.

Ford Transit Connect Taxi (2011)

Ford Transit Connect Taxi (2011)

The Ford Transit Connect Taxi

Ford Transit Connect Taxi (2011)

The vehicle's 135 cubic feet of cargo space accommodates a compressed gas tank while leaving ample passenger legroom and cargo capacity. The roomy, flexible interior of the Transit Connect - the 2010 North American Truck of the Year - is perfectly suited for taxi service and conversion to CNG and LPG. Both CNG and LPG are popular among taxi operators because of their low cost of ownership.

 Making the announcement at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, Ford also said it will introduce engine prep packages on all Ford Transit Connect models - base and taxi - allowing conversion to efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas).  The Ford Transit Connect Taxi will go into production and arrive in dealerships in 2010 as a 2011 model, adding to Ford Motor Company's leadership in the North American taxi market.

Ford Transit Connect Taxi (2011)

Ford Transit Connect Taxi (2011)

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

It replaces two previous-generation compact truck platforms currently in production to present a new face of Built Ford Tough to customers around the world. Amongst the most high-tech in its segment, Ford Ranger is the impressive result of an all-new global compact pickup truck platform from Ford - the latest to emerge under the company's One Ford initiative - and Mazda. It not only builds on the tremendous Ranger heritage of pickup truck capability, but it also gives truck owners a spacious, comfortable, feature-filled interior and sophisticated driving experience they would expect to find only in a car.

 From impressive gains in power and safety to exceptional towing capability, the next-generation Ford Ranger emerges as a clear segment leader. The all-new Ranger has a powerful presence and promises to give pickup truck owners more can-do capability and a transformed truck ownership experience.  The all-new Ford Ranger - the latest in a wave of global vehicles - made its worldwide debut at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show.

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

It replaces two previous-generation compact truck platforms currently in production to present a new face of Built Ford Tough to customers around the world. Amongst the most high-tech in its segment, Ford Ranger is the impressive result of an all-new global compact pickup truck platform from Ford - the latest to emerge under the company's One Ford initiative - and Mazda. It not only builds on the tremendous Ranger heritage of pickup truck capability, but it also gives truck owners a spacious, comfortable, feature-filled interior and sophisticated driving experience they would expect to find only in a car.

 From impressive gains in power and safety to exceptional towing capability, the next-generation Ford Ranger emerges as a clear segment leader. The all-new Ranger has a powerful presence and promises to give pickup truck owners more can-do capability and a transformed truck ownership experience.  The all-new Ford Ranger - the latest in a wave of global vehicles - made its worldwide debut at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show.

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

Ford Ranger (2012)

The New Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca 2012

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

Think of it like a factory-built race car, which we hope avid racers and track-day fans are going to love."  "Laguna Seca isn't intended for Boss buyers who simply want an exhilarating daily driver. "The Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca puts a race-ready version of the new Ford Mustang Boss 302 directly into enthusiasts' hands," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. The result is the limited-production Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca package - the ultimate 2012 Boss, named to commemorate the first-place Boss 302 finish at the 1970 Trans-Am series opener. Pull out everything that doesn't make it go faster and add in more of what does.

  How do you amp up a performance car package as complete as the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - already a street-legal race car in its own right?

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

The New Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca 2012

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

Think of it like a factory-built race car, which we hope avid racers and track-day fans are going to love."  "Laguna Seca isn't intended for Boss buyers who simply want an exhilarating daily driver. "The Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca puts a race-ready version of the new Ford Mustang Boss 302 directly into enthusiasts' hands," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. The result is the limited-production Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca package - the ultimate 2012 Boss, named to commemorate the first-place Boss 302 finish at the 1970 Trans-Am series opener. Pull out everything that doesn't make it go faster and add in more of what does.

  How do you amp up a performance car package as complete as the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - already a street-legal race car in its own right?

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

"The ST represents an ultimate expression of Focus driving quality and performance and we are confident that the new model will strengthen the reputation of Ford's ST heritage among enthusiast drivers and attract new fans as well."  "The ST will be the performance flagship of our new Focus range, and we are excited to provide our enthusiast customers with an early preview in Paris," said Gunnar Herrmann, Ford Motor Company's Global C-car Vehicle Line Director. This range-topping Focus will be completely true to Ford's ST model heritage, offering driving enthusiasts an intoxicating cocktail of exhilarating performance and handling, an addictive sound and muscular sports design. Ford's first global high performance model and a star attraction for Ford in Paris, the powerful new Focus ST show car was revealed today by Alan Mulally, Ford's President and CEO, and Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe.

  The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an early preview of the new high-performance model which will be introduced around the world in 2012.

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

"The ST represents an ultimate expression of Focus driving quality and performance and we are confident that the new model will strengthen the reputation of Ford's ST heritage among enthusiast drivers and attract new fans as well."  "The ST will be the performance flagship of our new Focus range, and we are excited to provide our enthusiast customers with an early preview in Paris," said Gunnar Herrmann, Ford Motor Company's Global C-car Vehicle Line Director. This range-topping Focus will be completely true to Ford's ST model heritage, offering driving enthusiasts an intoxicating cocktail of exhilarating performance and handling, an addictive sound and muscular sports design. Ford's first global high performance model and a star attraction for Ford in Paris, the powerful new Focus ST show car was revealed today by Alan Mulally, Ford's President and CEO, and Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe.

  The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an early preview of the new high-performance model which will be introduced around the world in 2012.

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

Ford Focus ST (2012)

New 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

New 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Front of View

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 was unveiled this morning at Mazda Raceway Mustang Laguna Seca, and we were at the track bright and early to see it take a lap around the famous race course. Due to some early morning rain, the lap actually never happened (we weren't told and were up at the corkscrew for about an hour waiting in the rain), but we managed to make it down to the pits to catch our first glimpse at the car.

We'll spare you going over the details again - you can see the official press release, photos and video from our post this morning – but what we can bring you are the first live photos of the Mustang Boss 302, including a few of the "Laguna Seca" edition.

2011 Shelby Roush SR-71 Mustang Sold $375,000!

2011 Shelby Roush SR-71 Mustang

For the first time ever Carroll Shelby and Jack Roush are teaming up to create a one off Mustang for charity! According to a recently published article by Roush Performance, both Shelby and Roush have met with Ford Motor Company to design and engineer the 2011 SR-71 Mustang which will go up for auction at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Airventure Aviation Show. All proceeds from the auction will go to support the EAA’s Young Eagles program.

Ford Motor Company has been a proud supporter of EAA and the Young Eagles for the past 15 years by providing various vehicles and donations each year to be raffled and auctioned off. Last year Ford created the AV-X10 Mustang which sold at auction for $250,000. The year prior Ford built another one-of-a-kind Mustang for the Airventure show, the 2008 AV8R Mustang. The AV8R was named after the famous P-51 fighter plane, which played a key role in World War II as a bomber escort. It sold for an amazing $500,000! In 2006 Ford and Shelby donated a Shelby GT-H Mustang, which sold for $250,000.

The 2011 SR-71 Mustang was inspired by the SR71 "Blackbird" spy plane built by Lockheed Martin in the 60s, an airplane that holds the world record for the fastest air breathing manned aircraft in history. The SR-71 Mustang will be packed with tons of unique features including a Whipple Twin Screw Supercharger atop it's 5.0L V8 engine and Carroll's and Jack's signatures embroidered on the seats. The auction for the SR-71 Mustang will take place on July 29th at 7:30 PM CST at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

2011 SR-71 Mustang Features:
-Aluminum block 5.0L engine with a Whipple Twin Screw Supercharger with Ford Racing calibration and Roush intake
-Ford Racing Handling Pack
-Ford Racing tuned exhaust and tips
-SVT Track Pack wheels in custom paint (19" front, 20" rear)
-Glass roof with unique graphic treatment
-Unique matte and silver exterior paint treatment with SR-71 cues
-Custom Recaro race seats featuring embroidered signatures of Jack Roush and Carroll Shelby
-Custom racing steering wheel
-Rear seat removed to accentuate cockpit environment
-Ford Racing performance gauge cluster
-Modified navigation screen and instrument cluster
-Roll cage
-Custom badging, sill plates, and floor mats

Ford Focus 2010

Ford Focus 2010

Ford Focus 2010

Ford Focus 2010

Ford Focus 2010