Wide-body Roush among 7 custom Mustangs headed to SEMA

Khodrocar - Most of them don the predictable body and interior mods but there are a couple of standouts, one of which is the wide-body Mustang from Ford tuner extraordinaire Roush. Starting with a Mustang GT, Roush supercharges the 5.0-liter V-8, and while power output hasn't been announced, it isn't a giant leap to think the 729 in the name indicates the horsepower. The car also gets a custom wide-body kit plus a few additional touches inspired by the 1970 Mustang Boss 429.

Other Roush mods include a cold-air intake, hood scoop, exhaust tips, and adjustable suspension. On top of this, Roush adds Brembo brakes, 20-inch Vossen wheels, and Continental tires (295/30 front and 305/30 rear).

Inside, the theme is pure racecar. Recaro racing seats are found at the front, with the driver and front passenger held down by Sparco 4-point harnesses. There’s no seat in the rear, as Roush has replaced this with an Anderson Composites carbon fiber rear seat delete. The final touch is a Watson Racing roll cage.

Another popular tuner at SEMA is Speedkore Performance Group, the Wisconsin company churning out top-quality carbon fiber bodies for cars like the Mustang, Challenger and Camaro. For this year’s SEMA, Speedkore has gone with a modern take on the classic American roadster.

Modern elements include a supercharged powertrain plus aero touches and updated suspension components. The classic American roadster theme is evoked with handmade trim, brushed aluminum accents, and an all-leather interior in bomber jacket brown. Of course, there’s plenty of carbon fiber, too, including for the custom roll bar.

The final car we’ll mention is the police car-themed design created by DRAGG (Drag Racing Against Gangs and Graffiti), a non-profit youth-oriented automotive after-school program. The car is based on the Mustang EcoBoost and features body enhancements from Rally Innovations and Petty’s Garage. It also has Eibach suspension, 20-inch Velgen wheels, and Michelin tires (275/30 front and 305/30 rear).

With over 50 vehicles on display, Ford will feature the largest OEM display at this year’s SEMA. Other popular Ford models among the tuner crowd are the Focus and F-150. For our complete coverage on the event, head to our dedicated hub.


Source: Motor Authority