Zombie 222 - An All-Electric 800hp Classic Mustang

Have you ever thought that a classic Mustang would be the ideal car for an electric conversion?

Neither have I, but a guy from Texas did and followed through on his thought by building what is likely the fastest all-electric classic Mustang in the world.

Called Zombie 222, the Mustang fastback’s electric motors produce over 800hp and a monumental 1,800lb-ft (2,438Nm) of torque. It does 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 2.4 seconds and the quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds at 125 mph (201 km/h).

The silent but deadly fast Mustang was built by Mitch Medford, a muscle car enthusiast who gave up on a career in tech to start Bloodshed Motors, a company which converts classic cars into ridiculously fast electric vehicles. His first and only project so far is the Zombie 222 and you can learn more about it by watching the video that follows.

Story references: The Verge

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2015 Ford Mustang

Even before we laid eyes on the new Mustang, we knew that the first SEMA Show after its presentation would be dominated by Ford's pony car. No surprise here, as it goes with the territory.

Ford says it has worked with a bunch of "top builders" including Galpin Auto Sports, Petty’s Garage, MRT and many others, to showcase more than a dozen Mustang concepts at its 20,000-square-foot booth in Las Vegas. 

And those are just the officially-sanctioned ones because plenty more individual builds will be on display around the SEMA show floors. 

Om Wednesday, the Blue Oval teased two Mustang project cars, one from Petty’s Garage with a Roush supercharged V8 wearing Richard Petty’s blue paint that will be auctioned for charity, and the other from Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) based on the V8 GT with gold accents and rims on a black body with numerous styling components. 

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Buy A Brand-New Classic Mustang Packed with Modern Tech

Revology Cars got their hands on a classic Mustang and stuffed it with modern internals, offering a retromodded version of the universally loved Ford. 

Much like what Singer does to 964s, Revology hand-builds the 1964½-1966 Mustang using modern hardware under the skin, including a 5.0-litre 265hp fuel-injected V8, McPherson strut front suspension and a three-link rear one, disc brakes all around and a power steering. Revology though didn’t stop there; the ‘Original Mustang Replica’ features several creature comforts like remote keyless entry, power door locks, power seats, tilt steering column, intermittent wipers, digital message center, remote trunk release, and even Bluetooth “all carefully integrated into the interior to be minimally intrusive”. Customers can opt for a five-speed manual or a four-speed auto gearbox.

The body is also all-new, made by much better steel than the old ones and is produced by Dynacorn which in turn is licensed by Ford so you will have a genuine, authentic Mustang. Well, authentic is a strong word, let's just call it original. Revology’s Mustang comes with a one-year, unlimited mileage warranty, with the body covered against rust and corrosion for five years and the powertrain covered for three years.

Dan Maas, Revology’s technical director, and well established classics restorer said “Where it gets difficult is building cars in series production, with consistent quality, on time, and within budget. We take an OEM approach to the construction of the Revology Mustang replicas, and the results are evident.”

Cars like these don’t come cheap with prices starting at $119.500 but when you think that Singer 911s ask for three times more, the Revology Mustang replica sounds like a steal. Available both in Convertible and Fastback versions, the first customer cars are scheduled for delivery in 2016. 

The want is strong with this one, really strong.

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Americans Like their Mustangs Black, Chinese and Europeans Red

Now that the all-new Ford Mustang is officially on sale in North America and Asia and will soon arrive in Europe for the first time, the automaker has released preliminary data showing which colors are preferred by customers and enthusiasts worldwide for the iconic pony car. 

It turns out that red and black are the most popular exterior colors for the 2015 Mustang, with red taking No. 1 spot in Europe and China, while the US prefers black – despite the fact that the most popular color overall for automobiles stateside is white.

In Europe, Race Red and Absolute Black each were preferred by 20 percent of site visitors, according to configurator data. European pony car enthusiasts have configured online approximately 1.1 million Mustangs.

In China, nearly 35 percent of Mustang orders are for Race Red, followed by Oxford White with 20 percent and black at just under 20 percent. More than 18,000 consumers in China signed up to take all-new Mustang for a test drive. More than 5 million Chinese consumers visited the local Ford website to learn more about the Mustang, and awareness for the sports car is said to be growing: one in 12 Chinese consumers are aware of the model.

The new Mustang reached dealer lots in the United States late last year and China in early 2015. It will go on sale in Europe this summer. In the US, Mustang sales rose 32 percent in February, making it the best-selling sports car in the country.
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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Cobra with 850HP

To honor the man that gave his name to some of the most well known cars in the American industry, Ford Motor Company, Shelby American, Ford Racing and many others came together under the umbrella of "Friends of Carroll Shelby" to create a one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Cobra.

"Even at 89 years of age, Carroll was an inspiration to us all," says Ford’s group vice president for sales and marketing Jim Farley. "This year marks the 50th anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra. The one-off car we have created represents the very idea he had about making the 2013 Shelby GT500 into a true Cobra."

The bespoke tribute car was unveiled today at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion where Cobra is the marque of show for 2012.

The team from "Friends of Carroll Shelby" used the standard 662-horsepower 2013 Shelby GT500 as a foundation with the improvements starting from under the hood and specifically through the use of a Ford Racing 4.0-liter Whipple supercharger that lifts output to a whopping 850-horses.

Other modifications and upgrades include the widened rear fenders housing 13-inch-wide wheels wrapped in 345-section high-performance tires, a specially designed hood, Shelby Wilwood brakes, and a Guardsman Blue finish for the body with Wimbledon White stripes.

During the reveal of the car in California, Ford announced that it is renaming a road at its Product Development Center in Dearborn, Michigan to "Carroll Shelby Way".

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2013 Ford Mustang GT "Red Tail"

 2013 Ford Mustang Gt Coupe, the styling of which was inspired by World War II squadron of African American P-51 Mustang fighter airplanes.

The one-off creation will go under the hammer at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction on July 26 during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2012.

Ford said all proceeds will donated to the EAA Young Eagles program, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.6 million young participants since 1992.

The "Red Tails" 2013 Mustang GT is finished in unique polished aluminum nonproduction paint, accented with Race Red and School Bus Yellow, a theme which is consistent with the P-51 fighter plane’s red tail cues and the logos and markings of the United States Army Air Corps, 332nd Fighter Group and Squadrons.

The car rides on a black set of 20-inch alloy wheels with a silver rim wrapped in extra chunky rubber, while other highlights include the quad side exhaust pipes (in addition to the quad tailpipes from SVT at the back), the rear wing and a rear diffuser.

Inside, unique details include a modified navigation screen, instrument cluster, a pair Recaro seats with an embroidered “Red Tails” logo, the removal of the rear seat bench, floor mats embroidered with the 332nd Fighter Group moniker, and illuminated sill plates and puddle lamps that project “Red Tails” imagery when the doors open.

Under the sheetmetal, the Blue Oval upgraded the V8 with a Ford Racing 2.3-liter twin-screw Whipple supercharger, while also adding a handling pack and GT500 Brembo brakes.

"With this year’s beautiful ‘Red Tails’ edition Mustang, we’ve captured the recognizable symbols in honor of their important role in our history, and paired it with the innovation our Ford design and engineering teams build into all of our products," said Edsel B. Ford II, the great-grandson of Henry Ford and member of the FoMoCo board.

"Through this project," Ford added, "we take great pride in continuing our support for EAA and the Young Eagles organization."

The "Red Tails" edition of the 2013 Mustang GT joins four other one-of-a-kind Mustangs created by the Ford design and engineering teams for the EAA Young Eagles Auction over the past few years, including the 2008 Mustang AV8R inspired by the F-22 Raptor, the 2009 AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll”, the 2010 SR-71 “Blackbird” Mustang and last year’s 'Blue Angels' Mustang.

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Fifth Generation Ford Mustang turned into a 1969 Shelby GT500

As with Retrobuilt's existing 1969 Shelby GT 500CS Fastback and Mustang GT Fastback models, the 1969 Shelby GT500CS Convertible can be based on any open-top, fifth-generation Ford Mustang (S-197) built from 2005 and onwards.

The conversion package replaces all body panels sans the doors with fiberglass parts, and adds new headlamps and taillights, chrome trim, vinyl striping and a Shelby wheel and tire combo to mimic the looks of the original 1969 model.

Available options include a racing package that bundles a supercharger boosting the V8 model's output up to 500hp, Baer performance brakes, a lowered sports suspension and other parts.

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