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Friday, 28 October 2011

FORD GT


The Ford GT was produced since 2004. It is a a pure supercar with striking appearance, inspired by it's ancestor - the racing Ford GT 40 of the 1960s.


The Ford GT is powered by a mid-mounted supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, developing 550 hp. It ensures massive performance at almost any speed. Engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. A measure of the engine's flexibility can be found in the fact that third gear is effective all the way from 50 km/h (30mph) to 190 km/h (120mph). Despite wearing a Ford badge, the GT can outrun even the fastest supercars.


The Ford GT possesses the handling required to match it's massive performance. It's behavior on the road is very predictable, thanks to communicative steering and forgiving chassis. However the lack of advanced stability controls, offered by it's rivals, makes the GT a daunting prospect on low-grip surfaces.

FORD SHELBY GT500


The 5,500 units of the 2011 Shelby GT500 (pictured above) are already sold out, so Mustang lovers best just move on to the next offering from the American automaker; it’s time to start talking about the 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. We may not have any official details on it just yet, but the power of the Internet, and an untrustworthy auto employee, strike again with a leaked document revealing details on the 2012 model’s ordering guide. Guess that means the GT500’s heart will beat for at least one more year.

Nothing much is going to change for the 2012 model considering the Mustang was just given a little refresh for 2011. It will still see its usual coupe and convertible versions, with prices starting from $49,495 and $54,495 respectively. The list of new options only includes new Recaro leather sports seats, a glass roof, and two new packages.

FORD MUSTANG GTR


The muscular Ford Mustang GT-R rekindles the legend’s road racing glory and the magic of 5.0-liter Mustangs in a stunning racing concept making its world debut today. The Mustang GT-R signals a potential future race car, while honoring four decades of performance glory just days before Mustang’s 40th anniversary.


"The Mustang GT-R blends today’s breathtaking design, Ford Racing’s unmatched history and the most advanced racing technology into the ultimate Mustang," says J Mays, Ford group vice president, design. "Mustang’s iconic image grew with every checkered flag so we think the Mustang GT-R is an appropriate tribute to the car’s 40th anniversary, and a hint at what’s to come."


The bright Valencia Orange car – inspired by the famous Grabber Orange 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am race cars (the Yellow Mustangs) piloted by race legends, including Parnelli Jones – is a technological showcase that, when peeled back, reveals a number of existing or production-feasible racing parts.

FORD MUSTANG


The stylish and fuel efficient range of Ford Mustang belongs to the segment of muscle cars and hence, this Ford model is the King of American muscle cars. It is the perfect vehicle for all those buyers who are looking for high – tech amenities and upscale luxury. Generally, this roadster is available in fastback, coupe, and convertible body style.


While production, the company used its latest techniques to make this model more superior. As compared to all other current branded automobiles, it is better in terms of handling as well as in terms of safety.


Due to its minimum cost, owners can keep their model in a perfect condition for a long period by providing regular servicing. Its every auto pat has the best quality that boosts its overall performance and all these spare parts are available easily. Every feature of this vehicle is specially added to make your ride comfortable.

FORD GT90


At a development cost in the neighborhood of $3 million, the GT90 was certainly worthy of pulling styling cues from the original Ford GTs, and although it was never meant for production, it was built according to a Ford press release as a “test bed for technology, engineering and design concepts, and driver-oriented features that eventually may be used in Ford production vehicles.”


Officially unveiled to the public in January 1995 at the Detroit Auto Show, the GT90 is finished in bright white with a bright blue and carbon fiber interior. It features a mid engine quad-turbocharged V12 that produces an estimated 720 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. As a result, it had a claimed top speed of 253 mph, which even by today’s standards would make it one of the fastest production cars in the world – faster even than a McLaren F1, which was widely considered the world’s preeminent supercar at the time.

FORD GT40


It's official: Ford will build the GT40. Can't wait? Our Web exclusives will take you for an inside look at the GT40, including a photo retrospective and interviews with Chief Engineer of Ford SVT Engineering John Coletti, Vice-President of North American Product Development Chris Theodore, GT40 Designer Camilo Pardo, and Design Vice-President J Mays.


In these trying times, we're all inclined to seek out heroes. Even automotive ones. And as automotive heroes go, Ford's GT40 was to endurance racing what Gen. George Patton was to European butt kicking--crass, confident, and highly effective.



The year was 1963. Henry Ford II decided he needed to win the famous 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. That March, he entered negotiations to join forces with Ferrari, but Enzo Ferrari halted talks abruptly on May 21. This steeled Henry's resolve to beat Enzo if he couldn't join him. Funds were allocated to construct a Yank-powered GT car built with help from Britain's Lola. In 1966, the dream was realized with GT40s finishing one-two-three at Le Mans. Ford's winning streak stretched through 1969, by which time Ferrari had withdrawn from the series. Is it any wonder, then, that Ford's Living Legends styling studio should follow up its T-Bird and Forty-Nine designs with a reincarnation of the fabled GT40?

FORD FIESTA



The new Ford Fiesta will soon be joining the ranks populated by the likes of the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, and Toyota Yaris. And as the B-car segment heats up, an unofficial foot race between the Fiesta and its corporate cousin, the Mazda2, should offer an interesting experiment in shared-platform competition. 


The Fiesta has moved over 500,000 units globally using the same underpinnings as the Mazda. But it hasn't been offered in the U.S. since 1980--a span of almost three decades. To reinvigorate interest in the new model, Ford launched a marketing drive of epic proportions 11 months in advance of the car's release. Putting 100 test cars in the hands of "socially vibrant" drivers, Ford encouraged the experimentees to Tweet, blog and make YouTube videos about their four-wheeled experiences, resulting in a veritable onslaught of viral buzz. 

Thursday, 27 October 2011

FORD ESCAPE


The 2012 Ford Escape ranks 19 out of 23 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 24 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Escape, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.


Reviewers say nearly everything about the 2012 Ford Escape except its interior technology is showing signs of age.


The Ford Escape was a go-to family vehicle when Ford introduced it in 2001. Eleven years have passed, and the automotive press says the Escape’s heyday is over. The compact SUV class has grown, and the Escape has been buried alive by all-new and redesigned models that are more powerful, fuel-efficient and utilitarian.

FORD RANGER


Ford keeps its streak alive with its compact Ford Ranger pickup. The Ranger is a true compact truck, sized below the mid-size Toyota Tacoma, Dodge Dakota and Nissan Frontier. Only GM's truck twins, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, still offer the smaller dimensions in the truck class. There’s no true four-door version of the Ranger, but the Super Cab has two small access doors for cargo stowage. 


Three versions are offered--XL, XLT and Sport. Last year, the Ranger adopted standard seat-mounted side airbags and electronic stability control. 

FORD EDGE


The 2012 Ford Edge ranks 7 out of 21 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 70 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Edge, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.


The 2012 Ford Edge garners praise for its new four-cylinder Ecoboost engine. Reviewers say this upgrade adds better fuel economy and fun driving dynamics to an SUV that already has an upscale and high-tech interior.


Reviewers agree that the Edge is an all-around good performer for a family vehicle, though it’s not something you’d take to the drag strip. The automotive press appreciates that the fuel economy gained by the Ford Edge’s new Ecoboost engine doesn’t come with a significant trade-off in performance, though it does set buyers back by about $1,000. And shoppers with a need for speed that outweighs their fuel economy concerns can opt for the Edge Sport, with its 3.7-liter V6, sport-tuned handling and 22-inch wheels.