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Nå begynner eksporten for fullt. Men først ut er Kina og resten av Asia. Sier litt om hvor viktig bilmarkedet i Asia er blitt. Vi i Europa som står lengre bak i køen får bare være glade vi får den før Afrika. Det er da enda noe http://racing.ford.com/series/more-racing/news/articles/2015/01/ford-celebrates-official-launch-of-all-new-mustang-going-global.html

Innkjøpspris på ca 245K før alle utgifter baller på seg. Vil jo være som å importere en orginal om den står med 215hk. RS mk1 er pen. Dette frister om man får norske skilt på. Bil til pynt derimot det har jeg nok av fra før.

Ja her er det fare på ferde. Med norske priser ser dette ut som noe en må være mer eldre enn ung for å kunne klare å kjøpe, og de liker jo gjerne vind i capsen, og behaglig cruising i rolig tempo. Lenge siden sist jeg så en eldre herremann som tok en rivstart om vi ser bort fra Carroll Shelby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIrh0KpoLok Ja prisforskjellen mellom 2.3L og V8motoren er mindre i Sverige enn tillegget for cab som er på 50K i Norge! Men 2015 kan jo i det minste bli finfint utgangspunkt som driftebil i stedenfor disse gamle 200SXene med LS V8mekk som er standarden her i Norge. Så mulighet for å være litt anderledes fremover enn en av disse 13 på dusinet i en gammel og sigen japse. Hadde vært fett med litt mer nyere Ford å se ute på banen under Gatebiltreffene. Noe lignende dette http://www.fordclubnorway.no/forum/topic/76370-2015-mustang-rtr-spec-5-concept/

Nu vel. Står bare All-New og ikke All-Wheeldrive i tittelen der. Så hvem vet hva det blir til slutt.

Anonym er den for dette er jo bare test, kamuflasje og prototyper. Men om du har sett hjulene disse testbilene er blitt avbildet med så ser det ut som litt mer enn noe rask de tilfeldigvis har funnet i delekonteineren bak verkstedet. Ser jo ganske hånd i handske ut her. Ikke vet jeg. Hadde jo gjerne sett at RS skilte seg mer ut for de ulike designskissene som florerer på nettet viser at breddere kler Focusen, men feks 4wd Golf R er ikke bredere enn Fwd GTIversjonen. Er jo grenser også for hvor breie hjul man kan leve med/trenger i det daglige uten om selve stylingen. Blir i så fall den første Focus RS uten breddere. Slipper å bruke penger på karosseriet da så det blir jo vinn på samlebåndet i fabrikken. Og nå har de sluppet en video på testbilene også. FWD eller 4wd? Ja det nevnes det ingenting om enda. http://www.fordclubnorway.no/forum/topic/36699-youtube-streetfire-liveleak-osv-samles-her/?p=758435

Selv etter alt det råe Ford Performance rullet ut på Detroitmessen så mangler det fortsatt en viktig modell. RS kommer. Bilde tatt denne uka i nærheten av Detroit. Et bilde skal visst si mer en tusen ord, men jeg skriver noen allikavel. Så siden hjula passer så fint i hjulhusene kanskje det ikke blir noe bredding? Fordi med mulig 4wd vil den klare seg med mindre hjul enn en fwd? I såfall skal jeg kunne leve helt fint med det. Er jeg ute å kjører her?

Så var ventetiden for oss i Europa over. Nå er prisene her som viser om en ny Mustang kan realiseres eller legges på vent til senere ved en bruktbilanledning. Startprisen for fastbackmodellen med 2.3L EcoBoostmotoren er kr. 730.000, mens 5.0L V8motoren har en startpris på kr. 1.220.000. Selv så endte jeg på 762.700kr med kun det nødvendigste. 2.3L, manuell, Competition orange, Recaro og ryggesensorer. http://www.ford.no/Biler/NyeMustang Kunne jo valgt Race red som farge i steden, men hjelper jo ikke så mye uansett da dette går bra over budsjettet. Så da er det bare å håpe at INGEN i Norge krysser av på Convertible eller automat. Ikke gjør bruktmarkedet enda smalere for oss som ikke har råd til nybil. Lurer på hva de skal betale på andre siden av grensen? Ikke så voldsomt ille. De skal nok lett klare å selge unna kvoten de har fått. http://www.bilsport.se/artikel/svenska-priserna-klara-for-nya-mustang/

2015 STDiesel uten ESP og TC. Focus STs go head-to-head at Castle Combs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI9UYFrusuY

Hei du. Ja du som sitter der å kjeder deg. Sett deg inn så tar vi en lang kjøretur gjennom et fett fotoalbum på 219 stk bilder. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152947931844242.1073741876.173966519241&type=3

Får Venstre vilja si så blir vel markedet for de små pendlerakettene som Fiesta med TDCI borte her rundt storOslo. Disse småbilene med diesel har jo ingen andre fortrinn enn forbruket. Større dieselbiler vil jo fortsatt ha et marked da de kan trekke store hengere, og lastes opp til bakhjula subber i hjulhuset med feriebagasje for hele familien. Det gjør man ikke med en småbil. Jeg som kjøpte Econoline 7.3TD nå i høst venter i spenning. Fare for at det ikke blir noe aprilsnarr i år.

http://www.vg.no/forbruker/bil-baat-og-motor/bil-og-miljoe/foreslaar-tredoblet-bomavgift-for-dieselbiler-i-oslo/a/23373863/ Heftige tiltak de har listet opp for fremtidig bilkjøring i Oslo. Og miljøpartiet Venstre som sitter med ansvar for samferdselen har nå en hjertesak de kommer til å brenne for. Er jo ikke drøyere han Oslo Østwonderboyen i Oslo AP Jan Bøhler heller da som presser på like ivrig som Venstre. Her er det skamløs stemmesanking hos de billøse indre byboerene, urbanistene, studentene, hipsterene, og syklistene som gjelder. Om dette er bare er "skremseltall" som den faggruppen har listet opp så er en moderering til bare kun dobbeltakst for diesel personbil i bommen noe som ødelegger kjøreregnskapet til de aller fleste. Skal kjøre bra langt til og fra jobben for å fortsatt spare inn på den ekstra dieseltaksten på 31kr mot en bensinbil. Blir spennende å se hva de konkret kommer frem til av tiltak i april. Men de har jo 5 år på seg så de kan jo bare drøye, og utsette det som de gjør med det meste av andre politiske saker. Eller er det her i miljøets tjeneste det skal bli fortgang i handlingen?

Endelig kommer det litt skikkelige bilder. Sexy stjert! Og se hjertet som ligger der i midten. Dette motorbildet med fler i Car ans Drivergalleriet her http://www.caranddriver.com/photo-gallery/2017-ford-gt-official-photos-and-info-news#13 Fotograf som kan sine saker med 3 på rappen under. Fotoshoppene følger her. Sjekk bakgrunnen Vingebil.

Skummelt å stå å henge over motorrommet der. Sprenge turboer er ingen skam, men da bør du ha over 2000hk. Se hva som kommer ut av eksosrøret til dynomesteren fra årets Summer Nats i Australia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0g3BUYMHEc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzrYOdtDvB4 Fra kjøreturen opp på svingskiva. Lyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXtAbmqvTLo God og klar film fra svingskiva. Hva som blir Forza Motorsport 6 sin omslagsbil? Ford GT såklart. Shelby GT350R og F-150 Raptor blir også å finne der. http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fm6_announce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1djJDaPsno En kikk på utvalgte detaljer. Mye av det innvendig. Kan jeg finne en passende sittestilling i det faste setet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u67Aofg0SjE Sjekk den avslappa intervjuvern. For en type. Messens mest uformelt kledde? Vet det er slitsomt å gå dagen lang på messegulv, men allikavel. Uansett en av de bedre intervjuvvideoene jeg har sett. Raj Nair har noe å fortelle. Verdt en lytt og kikk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeTAisAtRTg

http://racing.ford.com/series/more-racing/news/articles/2015/01/all-new-f-150-raptor-is-fords-toughest--smartest--most-capable-t.html Utdrag fra pressemeldingen i linken over. Toughest: All-new, purpose-built high-strength steel frame unique to Ford F-150 Raptor, and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body help save more than 500 pounds of weight for improved performance and capabilitySmartest: Powered by all-new, high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine with more horsepower and torque than current Raptor’s 411-horsepower, 434-lb.-ft. 6.2-liter V8; all-new 10-speed transmission; advanced LED lighting, camera technology for improved visibility day or nightMost capable: Redesigned, larger FOX Racing Shox with more suspension travel and all-new terrain management technology help F-150 Raptor tackle America’s toughest trails – from dry washes in the Mojave Desert to Moab’s rocky terrain to Michigan mud, sand and snowFord, America’s truck leader, today introduced the all-new F-150 Raptor – the ultimate high-performance off-road pickup in the company’s lineup. Ford has reengineered every part of the F-150 Raptor to make it the toughest, smartest, most capable off-roader – and more efficient than ever. “When we created the first Raptor, we set out to prove vehicle performance isn’t just measured on the street or at the track – off-road can be even more fun,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “The original Raptor, plus enhancements on the all-new F-150 set the bar for us to make the all-new Raptor better in every way.” Toughest The all-new Raptor starts with a purpose-built frame – the backbone of the truck – that is the strongest in the F-150 lineup, featuring more high-strength steel than the outgoing Raptor. Forged from high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy that helps save more than 500 pounds of weight, Raptor’s exterior design is inspired by Ford’s performance heritage in off-road racing that includes Best in the Desert, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and the famous Baja 1000. Raptor’s chiseled looks are reminiscent of those found in Trophy Trucks – the most powerful and fastest off-road pickups. Raptor is 6 inches wider than the standard F-150 for improved stability off-road. Smartest Raptor is powered by Ford’s new, second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine that produces more power with greater efficiency than the current 6.2-liter V8, which is rated at 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque. The high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost is a Raptor exclusive in the F-150 lineup. It will be paired with an all-new 10-speed transmission for improved efficiency. An all-new four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case, with an advanced, easier-to-use version of off-road mode driver-assist technology, further improves Raptor’s trail performance. Raptor’s new transfer case, which manages power distribution between the front and rear wheels, combines the best attributes of clutch-driven, on-demand all-wheel drive with durable, mechanical-locking four-wheel drive. “The new transfer case offers better traction for a greater variety of terrain at low and high speeds – both on-road and off-road,” said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, Ford Performance. Raptor’s pioneering off-road mode driving technology has evolved into an all-new Terrain Management System™ that enables the driver to select modes to optimize driving dynamics to environmental conditions – from snow to mud, sand and more. The new Raptor features calibration changes to its powertrain, driveline, traction control, ABS and AdvanceTrac stability control for optimal performance. There are six preset modes for the truck depending on terrain and driving conditions: Normal mode for everyday drivingStreet mode for higher-performance, on-road drivingWeather mode for rain, snow or iceMud and sand mode for muddy and sandy trails and terrainBaja mode for high-speed desert runningRock mode for low-speed rock crawlingMost capable An available Torsen front differential increases off-road capability further. The system increases grip significantly for the front end of the truck and allows it to pull itself over obstacles and up steep grades – even when traction is split between the front tires. F-150 Raptor comes standard with new FOX Racing Shox with custom internal bypass technology that works to damp and stiffen suspension travel over rough terrain to help prevent the truck from bottoming out. Front and rear shock canisters have grown from 2.5 inches to 3 inches in diameter for improved performance. They feature more suspension travel than the current Raptor’s 11.2 inches at the front and 12 inches at the rear. Commanding and comfortable Added content includes interior upgrades, three color material levels, and paddle shifters to manually shift the 10-speed transmission. Auxiliary switches to control aftermarket equipment such as lights or an air compressor are mounted out of the driver’s way in the roof of the cab – similar to a fighter plane. The all-new Raptor will be built at Dearborn Truck Plant, and goes on sale fall 2016. BILDER: Avdukningen er så fersk så jeg har ikke funnet store kvalitetsbilder så linker i mellomtiden til de små bildene i F-150 Raptoralbumet https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152919384963820.1073742177.44789073819&type=1 VIDEO: https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2015/01/12/Ford_Reveal_F150_Raptor.mp4/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.video.firefoxhq.ogg Avdukningen på scenen i Detroit. https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2015/01/12/2017-Ford-Raptor-broll.mov/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.video.firefoxhq.ogg Inn og utvendig i studio.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2015/01/12/ford-accelerates-carbon-fiber-research.html 12. Januar 2015 Detroit. Samtidig med avdukningen av Ford GT som blir laget med karbonfiber sender Ford også ut en pressemelding om sin satsing på karbonfiber i fremtidig bilproduksjon. Ford Accelerates Carbon Fiber Research to Drive Innovation in Manufacturing Technology.Ford announces new collaboration with DowAksa and U.S. Department of Energy to develop manufacturing innovations in automotive-grade carbon fiber for use in future products High-volume, low-cost carbon fiber components will reduce vehicle weight for increased fuel efficiency without sacrificing strength Creation of Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation enables acceleration of Ford research and development of low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber Ford and DowAksa are accelerating joint research to develop high-volume manufacturing techniques for automotive-grade carbon fiber – aiming to make vehicles lighter for greater fuel efficiency, performance and capability. The companies will be part of the newly formed Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, created by the U.S. government. The institute is part of the larger National Network for Manufacturing Innovation supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. “Our collaboration with DowAksa and participation in this organization significantly boosts what we are able to achieve,” said Ken Washington, Ford vice president, Research and Advanced Engineering. “We have a true alliance of highly talented people working to take automotive materials to the next level.” The mission of the institute and the goal of Ford’s collaboration with DowAksa – a 50/50 joint venture between The Dow Chemical Company and Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. – is to overcome the high cost and limited availability of carbon fiber, while developing a viable, high-volume manufacturing process. Ford and Dow Chemical began working together in 2012 to develop low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber composites. “This opportunity builds upon Ford’s current joint development agreement with Dow Chemical and accelerates our time line to introduce carbon fiber composites into high-volume applications,” said Jim deVries, Ford global manager, Materials and Manufacturing Research. “This collaboration helps us accelerate our efforts to create lighter automotive-grade composite materials that benefit customers by enabling improved fuel economy without sacrificing strength.” Ford’s expertise in high-volume manufacturing, design and engineering complements DowAksa’s strength in producing materials that make up carbon composites to create parts much lighter than steel components but with no loss of strength. “DowAksa’s technology and manufacturing expertise will help effectively overcome barriers to entry for the use of carbon fiber composites in high-volume automotive applications,” said Douglas Parks, DowAksa board member and a primary participant in the founding of the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation. “The new institute provides a collaborative platform to accelerate our progress.” Carbon fiber composites have been used in aircraft and racing cars for decades because they provide high strength with extremely low weight. It is possible to tailor strength properties to a specific component – making it as stiff or flexible as needed for a given application. “Our goal is to develop a material that can greatly reduce vehicle weight in support of improved fuel economy for our customers,” said Patrick Blanchard, Ford supervisor, Composites Group. “The flexibility of the technology allows us to develop materials for all vehicle subsystems across the product line – resulting in a weight savings of more than 50 percent compared to steel.” Creating lighter vehicles is a major part of Ford’s Blueprint for Sustainability to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Current products that apply a light-weighting philosophy include Fiesta – which uses high-strength, lightweight boron steel. The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 uses high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy to help reduce overall weight by up to 700 pounds – returning an EPA-estimated 5 percent to 29 percent better fuel economy, depending on engine and driveline configuration on the combined cycle, along with best-in-class payload and tow ratings. The Ford Lightweight Concept Fusion applied such lightweight materials as aluminum, high-strength steel, magnesium, composites and carbon fiber to nearly every vehicle system to reduce the car’s weight to that of a Fiesta – a near 25 percent cut. Learnings from this concept can springboard light-weighting technologies to a much larger scale of production. Ford and DowAksa also are working together to reduce the energy needed to produce carbon fiber components, cut the cost of raw materials and develop recycling processes.

Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z56deqZ0lU&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4hdSlN6Tg LYD. https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2015/01/12/All-New-Ford-GT.mp4/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.video.firefoxhq.ogg Inn og utvendig i studio. Enda mer lyd http://instagram.com/p/xwp0CSFhhl/

Dette er rått ja. Bil for trackday dette. Video https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2015/01/12/Shelby-GT350R-Mustang.mp4/jcr:content/renditions/cq5dam.video.firefoxhq.ogg

Detroitmessen 2015 har i dag åpnet. Og vi feirer det hele med en video. Introducing the Ford Performance Lineuphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-pdajAaeA

Detroitmessen 2015 har åpnet i dag. Sjekk ut de egne trådene i Mediaforumet for store bilder og videoer. Kommer til å legge ut det jeg finner av bra kvalitet fortløpende. BLÅTT ER RÅTT!

http://racing.ford.com/series/more-racing/news/articles/2015/01/ford-gt-returns.html Her er det så mye fett at her kommer alt, og ingen utdrag! All-new Ford GT supercar sets new standards for Ford innovation through performance with advances in light-weighting, aerodynamics and ultra-efficient EcoBoost® engineFord GT features the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever – a new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepowerUltra-high-performance supercar is Ford’s most extreme offering, infused with race-proven technology engineered to keep company with exotics when it goes into production in 2016Ford today unveiled the all-new GT, an ultra-high-performance supercar that serves as a technology showcase for top EcoBoost® performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. The GT is one of more than 12 new Ford Performance vehicles coming by 2020. It joins Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R in the growing Ford Performance lineup. Beginning production late next year, the GT hits the road in select global markets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. “As we at Ford drive innovation into every part of our business, it’s worth remembering that our first innovation as a company was not in a laboratory, but on the racetrack,” said Mark Fields, Ford president and chief executive officer, referring to Henry Ford’s win of a 1901 car race that inspired financial backers to invest in his company. “We are passionate about innovation through performance and creating vehicles that make people’s hearts pound.” The all-new GT supercar features rear-wheel drive, a mid-mounted engine, and a sleek, aerodynamic, two-door coupe body shell. It is propelled by the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever – a next-generation twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepower. The GT makes extensive use of lightweight materials, including carbon fiber and aluminum – enabling outstanding acceleration and handling with improved efficiency. Ford’s commitment to and capability in delivering technologies typically offered only in elite vehicles is evident in the GT. These include advanced active aerodynamics, such as a deployable rear spoiler, and a host of material and technology innovations to help better serve the driver, such as SYNC® 3 – the latest version of Ford’s advanced connectivity system. “The GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “GT includes innovations and technologies that can be applied broadly across Ford’s future product portfolio – another proof point that Ford continues raising the performance bar while ultimately improving vehicles for all of our customers.” Carbon fiber innovation Few innovations provide a more wide-ranging performance and efficiency advantage than reducing weight. All factors of a vehicle’s capabilities – acceleration, handling, braking, safety, efficiency – can improve through the use of advanced, lighter materials. The all-new GT features advanced lightweight composites, which will help serve Ford’s entire product lineup moving forward. With the broad application of structural carbon fiber elements, the GT will exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car. Anchored by a carbon fiber passenger cell, the GT features aluminum front and rear subframes encapsulated in structural carbon fiber body panels. Carbon fiber is one of the world’s strongest materials for its mass – enabling an ultra-stiff foundation for chassis components, while creating a lighter overall package for increased dynamic performance and efficiency. Most powerful production EcoBoost ever Ford EcoBoost technology is available in every new Ford car, utility and light-duty pickup in North America beginning this year. EcoBoost engines power a growing number of Ford performance models, including the new Mustang, just-announced F-150 Raptor, as well as Fiesta ST and Focus ST. Based on the same race-proven engine architecture serving Ford’s IMSA Daytona Prototype endurance racing efforts, the next-generation twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 in the GT features a wide powerband with impressive time-to-torque characteristics. The engine demonstrates remarkable efficiency – a key attribute of its endurance racing-derived powertrain, where exceptional performance combined with efficiency is a critical competitive advantage. Ford’s twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 raced to three wins in its first season of the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship in 2014, including a win in the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring, along with seven podiums over more than 15,000 endurance racing miles. The GT features an all-new, port/direct dual fuel-injection setup to improve engine response, plus a low-friction roller-finger-follower valvetrain. The twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 will be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle for near-instantaneous gear changes and exceptional driver control. Aero innovation gets active Aerodynamic efficiency is at the heart of the GT design, actively reducing drag while aiding downforce and stability. From its optimum tear-drop shape to its aircraft-inspired fuselage and visibility-enhancing curved windshield, every slope and shape is designed to minimize drag and optimize downforce. Although each surface on the GT is functionally crafted to manage airflow, it also features fully active aerodynamic components to improve braking, handling and stability. An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, reactively deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle depending on conditions. Designed for purpose While it shares a legacy with classic Ford racing and performance cars, GT is a fully contemporary and functional shape that communicates modernity and pure beauty. The state-of-the-art chassis is suspended by an active racing-style torsion bar and pushrod suspension, with adjustable ride height. The 20-inch wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires featuring a unique compound and structure designed specifically for the Ford GT. Multi-spoke wheels encircle carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners. The narrow-profile canopy reduces frontal area and caps a purposeful interior that provides state-of-the-art technology to ensure control, comfort and safety. The two-seat cockpit is accessed by upward-swinging doors, and features driver and passenger seats integrated directly into the carbon fiber passenger cell. This configuration significantly reduces seating hardware and weight, and provides a consistent and direct sensory connection to the chassis. The fixed seating is combined with adjustable pedals and steering column to accommodate a very wide range of driver statures. An F1-style steering wheel integrates all necessary driver controls, creating a stalkless steering column that allows uncluttered access to the transmission paddle-shift controls. A fully digital and configurable instrument cluster provides a wealth of driver-focused data. The display is configurable for multiple driving environments and different driving modes. “While we hope enthusiasts rejoice about this all-new GT, all Ford customers will benefit from the ultimate performance Ford and its new-generation innovations,” said Nair. BILDER: Her har jeg ikke funnet bilder i stor nok oppløsning enda det bare er timer siden avdukningen. Så i mellomtiden får vi klare oss med småbildene https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152919638468820.1073742179.44789073819&type=3 Oppdatert. Bilder finnes nå i post nr4 i tråden. Skroll nedover.

http://racing.ford.com/series/more-racing/news/articles/2015/01/shelby-gt350r-mustang--the-most-track-capable-production-mustang.html Noen utdrag fra hele pressemeldingen i linken over: A combination of changes to aerodynamics and suspension tuning to the new Shelby® GT350R Mustang leads to most race-ready road-legal Mustang ever.Significant engineering innovations result in weight savings, aero improvements to benefit on-track performance; Ford is the first major automaker to introduce carbon fiber wheels as standard equipment on Shelby GT350R Mustang.New Shelby GT350R, a limited-production performance Mustang, will be available later this year.Ford today unveiled the new Shelby® GT350R Mustang, the most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever built. Track technology for the street. Lightweight carbon fiber wheels are standard on Shelby GT350R, making Ford the first major automaker to introduce this innovative wheel technology as standard equipment. Carbon fiber wheels have been offered on only a handful of exotic supercars and will benefit Shelby GT350R performance by shaving critical unsprung weight and reducing rolling inertia. The 19x11-inch front and 19x11.5-inch rear wheels provide approximately 5.85kg of unsprung weight reduction per wheel and offer higher levels of stiffness than equivalent aluminum wheels. Weight reduction in pursuit of performance Ford engineers delivered against aggressive targets for weight reduction on the Shelby GT350R. If a part did not make the car faster around a road course, it was considered for deletion. Items removed include air conditioning, the stereo system, rear seats, trunk floorboard and carpet, backup camera and emergency tire sealer and inflator. Exhaust resonators also have been removed for weight savings with the benefit of creating a sharper exhaust tone. Shelby GT350R is more than 58.5kg lighter than the Shelby GT350 Track Pack model, which has proven its durability in multiple 24-hour racetrack tests. World-class powertrain An air-to-oil engine oil cooler typically found only on race cars maintains engine temperatures under the most severe conditions, as does a standard cooler for the six-speed manual transmission. A Ford-tuned limited-slip Torsen differential with 3.73 axle ratio is optimized for cornering grip and straight-line traction, while an electronically modulated rear-mounted air-to-oil differential cooler maintains ideal temperatures during track driving. Dedicated R design details Aside from carbon fiber wheels, larger front splitter and rear wing, Shelby GT350R features distinct design details. Exterior touches include red painted brake calipers, red pin striping at the edges of the optional over-the-top racing stripes and Shelby GT350R badging. Inside is high-contrast red stitching, Shelby GT350R badging and the D-shaped steering wheel fitted with a red center mark at the top. New breed of performance The limited-production Shelby GT350R will be available in the United States and Canada later this year, and is one of more than 12 new Ford Performance vehicles coming by 2020. “This is the pinnacle of performance Mustangs today,” said Dave Pericak, director, Ford Performance. “The Shelby GT350R Mustang lays the groundwork for a story that will play out for years to come on the track and the street.”

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Ikke vet jeg hvordan, men jeg får bare gratulere, og unne BMWfolket med at de klarer å få bygget om bilene sine. Skulle bare ønske vi med Ford også kunne få innført ting i vognkortet basert på Wolf og lignende dokumentasjon.

Ta vare på den som den er. Blir jo ikke fler av de 4x4. Snart youngtimer denne. Eller kjøp en 2.8/9XR4x4. Der er det litt mer å gå på om det er en inspirert kjørestil som er greia.