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2013 MUSTANG SHELBY GT500 — 650hp

tom — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:40:25 +0000

In response to the 580 hp Camaro ZL1, Ford has developed the 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500. The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, which goes on sale late 2012, sports a supercharged 5.8-liter V8 and a new optional Performance package. Ford says the aluminum engine, which is rated at 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque, is “the most powerful production V8 engine in the world.” The 2013 Shelby GT500

Ford said it has reworked virtually every key component of the driveline, fitting a larger, more-efficient TVS supercharger, new cross-drilled engine block and cylinder heads, updated cam profiles, a new carbon-fiber driveshaft and upgraded clutch, transmission and axle. To handle the additional torque while still delivering reasonable fuel economy, the six-speed manual transmission was regeared and beefed up. The optional Performance package bundles SVT-designed Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers and a Torsen limited-slip differential. An optional Track package adds an external engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and transmission cooler. Among the additional features on the 2013 Shelby GT500 are a new launch control system, Brembo brakes, revised aerodynamics and new forged-aluminum wheels measuring 19 inches in front and 20 inches in the rear, all with Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires.

The Mustang will have 70 more hp and a slightly lower curb than the Camaro. The Camaro will have advantage in some electronic driving stablity gadgetry. Estimated pricing for the two cars Mustang GT500:$60,000, Camaro ZL1:$47,000

SAMANTHA WITH WALTER CALBOUGH’s 2004 MACH 1 MUSTANG — 2011 4th

tom — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:57:29 +0000

First of all note the functional shaker hood on the 2004 Mach 1. The shaker hood were a part of the first generation of Mach 1s and were brought back for the 2003 and 2004 models. Walter Calbough is an iconic figure in the local car show scene and Mustang community and I feel privileged to be able to photograph his Mach 1. Walter and AmericanCarAmericanGirls.com were both privileged to have Samantha agree to pose with the Mach1. Samantha works in the health care industry as an LPN and was as cute and sexy as they come.

2012 Shelby GT350

tom — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:40:10 +0000

After a 45-year hiatus, the Shelby GT350 returned last year when Shelby America introduced a limited-edition coupe. This year, it’s the convertible’s turn. Offered with a 430-horsepower naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine or supercharged variants with 525 or 624 horsepower, respectively, the GT350 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in as little as 3.7 seconds. Other go-fast features include an all-new front suspension, Baer front brakes, Borla center-exit exhaust and Cragar 19-inch alloy wheels. The body also gets unique front and rear treatments, plus extra cooling ducts for all four brakes.

FIRST GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS — Mustangs of Memphis

tom — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:33:13 +0000

Lead Picture: Steve and Lanny Edgin and Family, 2002 Mustang GT and 2011 Mustang GT

Gallery picture 1: Russell Duvall, black Mustang GTSC

Gallery picture 2: Sonya and George Lineberry, 2003 supercharged 2003 SVT Mustang

Gallery picture 3: Bill Griffin, 1965 Mustang convertible

Gallery picture 4: Mike Pate 2008 Mustang GT

Gallery picture 5: Kathy Berry 2007 Mustang GT

CHRISTINA – Our Paths Just Barely Crossed — Mustangs of Memphis

tom — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:14:45 +0000

I say some place in almost every article, “I don’t how I get so lucky”. I was leaving the show, calling it a day and heading home. At the same time Christina and family were coincidently driving by the show and just thought they would stop in. Our Paths Just Barely Cross as I was leaving and they were coming. I was lucky once again. Christina was super cute, effervescent, could hit some great poses and just fun to be around. Christina is a Memphis native and list server and school as her occupation.

Christina is posing with Anthony “Slinky” Lynch’s 2006 Steeda Mustang GT. Slinky’s car won Tom’s Award for: The car I would most like to take home. This car was just cool looking and had all the go fast goodies and handling upgrades from Steeda. Steeda only produced sixty five Mustangs in 2006 and this was the number three car produced

NORA – An All AmericanGirl – Mustangs of Memphis

tom — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:56:39 +0000

Nora almost looked out of place, way too exotic for car show in Memphis. Maybe the Grand Prix of Monaco should be her place. But hey, she’s an Arkansas girl, at the Mustangs of Memphis show with her husband and their 1965 Mustang GT and she agreed to pose for AmericanCarsAmericanGirls. A little self conscious at first Nora got a bit more comfortable as we went along. Her gallery pictures number I and 2 are two of some my all time favorite AmericanGirl pictures.

NORA, HUSBAND and their 1965 Shelby GT350 – Mustnags of Memphis

tom — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:35:06 +0000

Their Shelby GT350 clone was extremely nice. Usually you don’t see a guy this young doing this kind tasteful well thought out car. It stands out because of its simplicity, if that makes any sense. Their GT has a 289ci engine with a mild cam, all new interior, 4 sp, and coil over suspension,

The original 1965 Shelby GT350 featured 306 hp courtesy of its modified K-code 289cid V8 engine. This was 35 horses more than that offered in the standard 289cid engine. The car also featured a Holly carburetor, Cobra valve covers, and a special Cobra hi-rise intake manifold. It also featured a four-speed manual transmission and side-exhaust pipes fitted with two-inch Glasspak mufflers. Most notably, the 1965 GT350 had no rear seat. This was because SCCA B Production requirements only permitted two-seater cars. In its place was a fiberglass floor, with a spare tire mounted beneath the rear glass. The 1965 Shelby GT350 came in one color, Wimbledon White (with black interior). In addition, all GT350s featured rocker panel stripes touting the GT350 name.

In all, only 562 Shelby GT350s were produced in 1965, making this a car highly sought after by collectors. Of those produced, 516 were made for the street, while 37 “GT350R” models were built exclusively for road racing.

KRISTEN – She was Supercharged – Mustangs of Memphis

tom — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:10:46 +0000

Well, the Mustang she was posing with was supercharged and Kristen was a pretty charged up herself. Kristen listed retail as her occupation; I’m thinking she looks like a GAP girl. Kristen is posing with a friend’s 1989 Mustang. I love the Fox model of Mustang It’s just cool. The friend has put heads, cam and most importantly a Procharger brand supercharger in the Ford 302.

JULIE was a JULE – Mustangs of Memphis

tom — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:22:14 +0000

You have to know Julie’s email address and also know she is a jewelry designer to understand the header. Now you know so now you know.

Almost without exception, post 30 year old girls are more flattered than a nineteen year old girl when asked to be a part of AmericanCarsAmericanGirls.com. Also most post 30 year old girls seem to be more confident and pose a little more out of the box. Julie met all the criteria. It was so much fun to take her picture and just to be around her. I’ve emailed Julie three times for information on her and her husband’s Mustang. I’ve gotten no reply. This can mean two things: She either doesn’t know anything about her Mustang or she doesn’t want to have any more contact with me. I suppose it’s the latter.

APRIL’s GREAT ASSET — Mustangs of Memphis

tom — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:18:49 +0000

April’s GREAT ASSET is her shining personality that just happens to be attached to one of the best fitting pair of jeans I’ve ever seen. April is posing with her mom’s boyfriend’s Third Generation Mach 1. There are basically three generations of the Mach 1: 1st gen-1969, 2nd gen-1970 and 3rd gen 1971-73. 1969 was a benchmark year for the Mustang in its proliferation of performance names and engines. Seven factory performance Mustang models were available (Boss 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, GT500 and the Mach 1). Additionally, 9 variations of V-8s were available in the in the life of the Mach 1.

April is from Olive Branch Mississippi where she is going to school while working a full time job.