Archive for October, 2006

Ford today announced at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that it’s reviving the legendary 5.0-liter 302 cubic inch “Boss” V-8 engine, slated to go on sale in early 2007. Several SEMA vehicles showcased the new Boss 302, including a 2007 Galpin Ford Mustang featuring a 360-hp Boss engine and a Hotrods and Horsepower SEMA Deuce featuring a 360-hp Boss engine.

“The original BOSS 302 was a race winning engine. Sharing the DNA from the original BOSS 302, the new BOSS 302 begins with a block designed with racing in mind from the beginning,” said Jamie Allison, manager, Ford Racing Performance Group. “Whether racing in a sealed engine class, building an all-out drag racing engine or looking for a street performer, the BOSS 302 block and engine family meets the needs of all Ford 302 enthusiasts at a price that is comparable to a performance-prepped stock 302.

While the factory rated 500 horsepower for the GT500 is more than ample for many, those craving more power need to look no further that Roush Performance. Engineers at Roush are soon to release a new roots style supercharger said to boost power up over the 700 horsepower mark.

For the first time ever, new Mustangs will come equipped with automatic dimming mirrors courtesy of the Gentex Corporation. The auto-dimming mirrors are said to automagically darken to reduce glare from the headlamps of vehicles approaching from the rear. The brighter the glare, the darker the mirrors become. This should make nighttime driving safer, as there are few things more annoying than a driver behind you with their brights on.

Cragar is showing they make more than just wheels with this 70’s era inspired ponycar. In an attempt at getting into the tuner business, they’ve struck a deal with Ford to sell these cars new - right off the dealership floor.

A European automotive technology company, Antonov, has decided to debut its unique 2-speed supercharger drive system at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. Antonov’s U.S. distributor Wheel to Wheel Powertain will be presenting the new technology with two different vehicles. They will be using the Ford Mustang GT at the show proving grounds where they will demonstrate the system’s performance enhancing characteristics. They will also be displaying a Hummer H3 that has been integrated with the patented technology.