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Posts Tagged ‘Ford’

Anderson Germany tuned Ford Focus RS

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Ford Focus RSThe German tuning company Anderson Germany have decided to leave for a little peace of supercars and to pay attention to a more modest, but pretty hot machine. It’s Ford Focus RS, whose 2.5-liter engine is turbocharged by a new tuner and a sports exhaust system. The result is increased power from 305 to 420, which is even a whole 70 hp more than the power of the Focus RS500. The changes that have suffered car is far from being only mechanical. It boasts excellent vision in the style of other adjustments to Anderson Germany. The German tuning specialists have extended wheel arches, slightly modified rear spoiler and wrapped the exterior of the car with matt black foil, having put some red accents. The interior of the car is tuned perfectly in tune with his appearance, as it used premium leather and Alcantara, lined with red thread, which are combined with carbon trim.

Ford revealed Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Ford MustangThe American company Ford put two new special versions of the Mustang, which are called Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca. They are inspired by the eponymous classic car entered the market in 1969. Both cars rely on elaborated version of the standard 5.0-liter V8 engine, whose power is increased to 440 h.p. and maximum torque and reaches 515 Nm. These indicators have been achieved through new intake and exhaust systems as well as fine tuning in the assembly. Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca have received a unique body kit, while the second he is a little more aggressive and contributes to better aerodynamics, but this is quite normal because the car is intended to be used mainly to track. The look is complemented by lightweight 19-inch wheels. For the interiors of both cars is even used large amounts of Alcantara, but as an optional sport seats Recaro. When Boss 302 Laguna Seca have they removed the rear seats in their place mounted tubing to reduce weight and increase strength of the chassis. Cars are also equipped with new springs and rear stabilizer that Boss 302 at Laguna Seca with a sports settings, and damping can be adjusted independently. For smooth suspension cares the mechanisms Brembo.

The new Ford Explorer

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Ford ExplorerWith the start of this week, Ford decided to reveal all-new generation model Explorer, whose U.S. sales will start in autumn this year. The car is built on a new platform D4, as compared with its predecessor, it is more reliable and quality, although its weight was reduced by 45 kg. Which is achieved through the use of lightweight materials. The new Explorer is also much more economical and environmentally friendly, thanks to the increased drag coefficient to 0.35, and it has become more dynamic. The interior does have reduced levels of vibration and noise. The model will be offered with gasoline 3.5-liter V6 engine with a power 290 h.p. which is about 20% more economical than its predecessor. Explorer gets a new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, generating 237 h.p., such modification, equipped with it has 30% more dynamic than that of the base and competitors. The engines are combined with six-speed robotized transmission transmitting the drive to all four wheels through a smart system for managing them, which adapts them to the weather and road surface. The driver of the new Ford Explorer can choose between five driving modes – the city, sandy terrain, snow, muddy areas and one that restricts speed downhill on steep hills.
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Ford revealed the most powerful Focus

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Ford FocusSpread by Ford pictures and information about the most recent modification of the Focus, which is called the RS500. It is the most powerful model, as it will produce 500 units and the price starts from 34 000 pounds sterling. The car is equipped with 2.5-liter engine of the standard Focus RS, which, however, has received a number of improvements led to an increase in its power 40 h.p. to 345 h.p. and its maximum torque of 460 Nm already reached. Ford Focus RS500 is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h. for 5.6sek. and a top speed of 265 km/h. For comparison, these parameters in the standard Focus RS 5.9 sec respectively and 263 km/h. In addition, the company’s chief engineer, Matthias tone, said that the car has done over 500 laps without interruption Nurburgring track in Germany as it is able to go for one lap less than 8 minutes. Focus RS500 has also received limited slip differential, more sports suspension and powerful brakes.
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The new Ford Mondeo

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Ford MondeoAt the end of this year, Ford plans to present the updated family of Mondeo, which includes sedan, wagon and hatchback. Meanwhile, the Dutch Autoweek edition published spy photos of the model. The test car is a sedan, but the photos are seen by changes in its armor, the front has a larger air intakes, a modified grille and new headlamps with LED section, while the rear lights are all LED. The main change in the engine will replace the current 2.5-liter gasoline 5-cylinder with the new 2.0-liter the turbo-agregate EcoBoost, which is 203 h.p. power, maximum torque of 300 Nm and combined with robotized transmission with double clutch. We remind you that ten days ago it became clear that entirely new generation Ford Mondeo will come in 2014.
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Ford Mustang GT 2011 with new 5.0-liter engine

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Ford Mustang GTFord spread of initial information, photos and video of a 2011 model Mustang GT. The car will have a completely new petlitrov V8 engine that is both powerful and economical – something unusual for American muscular models like Mustang. The unit has a power 412 h.p. at 6 500 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 528 Nm achieved. The engine will be offered in combination with six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Vice President Ford, Derrick Kwizak, said that this unit the company opens a new page in its history since it Ford Mustang GT will be extremely dynamic, but fuel consumption will be 9.4l/100km run. More details about the 2011 Ford Mustang GT will be detected before its official premiere of the exhibition in Detroit in January. Currently, it is clear that the car will have its brakes Brembo, 20-inch wheels, no-key access system and start the engine MyKey, a color, which will be available are yellow Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat, Race Red red and silver Ingot Silver.
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The new Ford S-Max and Galaxy with 2.0l turbo engine

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Ford S-MaxFord officially renewed showed S-Max and Galaxy, which will make debut exhibition in Brussels (Belgium) in January and will appear in the dealers of the company immediately after it. Models have received a number of cosmetic changes including new bumpers, grille and headlights. In addition, Ford S-Max can also boast a new daily stops and LED lights built into the bumper. The most interesting updates on S-Max and Galaxy, however, is the introduction of the new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is a power 203 h.p. at 5 500 rev/min but its maximum torque of 300 Nm achieved. in the range 1 750 – 4 500 rev/min. In both models, aggregates of these modifications combined with robotic gearbox, dual-clutch Powershift. S-Max 2.0 STCi accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 8.5 sec, a top speed of 221 kilometers per hour and spends an average of 8.1 liters 100 km drive, while Galaxy 2.0 STCi first two indicators were 8.8 sec and 217 kilometers per hour. Ford and bring another version of the 2.0 TDCi diesel engine, which has a power 161 h.p. and joins the two existing generating power by 138 and 113 h.p.
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Saleen tuned Ford Mustang

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Ford Mustang SaleenThe company presented its latest Saleen Developing the Ford Mustang, which has code-named S281 and is based on the 2010 model of the popular American muscle car. Saleen S281 is equipped with 4.6-liter engine of the Mustang, but whose power is increased to 485 h.p. and maximal torque increased to 656 Nm. To achieve this performance, the company’s engineers have added a new compressor and mechanical intercoller. Gearbox elaboration of the Mustang five-speed manual is a differential has been replaced by one with limited slip, transmitting drive to the rear wheels. The car has also received an adjustable suspension and stabilizing rods. The appearance of the Saleen S281 is more aggressive than the standard Ford Mustang, thanks to a new bodikit, which consists of bumpers, hood, side skirts and rear spoiler. Wheels of the machine are 20-inch, 7-spoke design and put tires Pirelli P-Zero Rosso.
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Ford Focus RS got 360 hp from Wolf Racing

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Ford Focus RSThe standard Ford Focus RS is probably enough for many people, but there are always those for which there is the maxim “the more the better. It is precisely for them by Wolf Racing have developed their version of the model that will debut at the upcoming Tuning Exhibition in Essen (Germany) in November. German firm’s engineers have managed to squeezed further 60 h.p. of the 2.5-liter, 5-cylinder unit by a modified turbine and re management software as the end result is a power of 360 h.p. The price of the engine tuning is 1 299 EUR. By Wolf Racing offer for Ford Focus RS also adjustable suspension that can lower the car by up to 30 millimeters. The price also is 1 299 EUR.
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Ford Mustang for drag racing

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Ford MustangOn exhibition SEMA 2009 in Las Vegas, Ford introduced a special edition model of its Mustang, which is called the Cobra Jet and is designed for Drag Racing. It will be produced in limited edition of 50 pieces by LS cost each of them will be between 77 and 95 thousand U.S. dollars. Mustang Cobra Jet will be available with two versions of the 5.4-liter engine 8-cylinder whose power is 475 h.p. One is a cast-iron cylinder block and the other – with aluminum, as in both the degree of compression is increased to 9.6:1, but the second is mounted on a new mechanical tuner Whipple Superchargers. The Aggregates can be combined with both mechanical and with automatic transmission. Drag car has received new aluminum expansion tank which is larger and has replaced the plastic, and upgraded cooling system. Because the car is not licensed to drive in standard ways, with her air bags have been removed and other unnecessary components.
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