SEMA Stampede
The Sin City excitement builds as Ford teases its SEMA Mustang show cars
By Steve Turner
Photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Each year in November the automotive aftermarket industry takes over Las Vegas, Nevada, to show off its new wares. Nearly every booth at the show features a stunning display vehicles and Ford supports a number of those. Today the company teased its SEMA Show entries and there are several familiar names on the list.
Among those backed by Ford at this year’s show are our friends at CJ Pony Parts and VMP Performance. There are also several other entries, and they all put a unique spin on the latest Mustang.
Check out this video for a quick teaser…
[video=youtube;92ikA38mArI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ikA38mArI[/video]
Keep reading for the full specs on these exciting Mustang project vehicles…
VMP Performance
“This 2017 Mustang GT concept is an enthusiast’s dream. It uses a cutting-edge VMP Performance Gen II-R 2.3-liter TVS supercharger and custom calibration technologies to deliver an aggressive 851 horsepower. The combination of strength and nearly sinister beauty is a salute to America’s heroes who protect our great nation,” says Ford. “From its jet fighter gray fuselage and aerodynamic cues to ‘landing gear’ designed to pull g force at every turn, Track Attack is the answer to childhood fantasies of fast cars and jet planes, all rolled into one amazing street and track arsenal.”
Base car
• 2017 Ford Mustang GT fastback
• 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8
• Six-speed manual
Powertrain
• VMP Performance Gen II-R 2.3-liter TVS supercharger kit, 851 horsepower, 703 lb.-ft. torque; triple-pass, dual-fan heat exchanger; plug-and-play fuel pump boosters; TwinJet 67-millimeter throttle body; custom calibration
• Dynatech long-tube headers with catted mid-pipe
• Cervini side exit exhaust
• Ford Performance coil covers**
• Mantic 9000 series sprung street twin-disc clutch
Chassis
• Roush three-way adjustable coilover suspension
• Baer Eradispeed+ slotted and drilled brake rotors
• Ford Performance Brembo brakes**
Wheels and Tires
• Forgestar F10D directional 19- by 9.5-inch front, 19- by 11-inch rear matte black wheels
• Michelin Sport Cup 2 305/30/19 front, 315/30/19 rear tires
• Exterior
• Avalanche custom paint and airbrushed with military tribute
• Cervini custom hood with active air extractors and Plexiglas sight window; grille delete; front splitter; side rockers; side exhaust ports with rear exhaust delete; stalker low-profile rear wing
• VMP Performance rear-facing outboard mirror, camera system
• ZL1 Addons tow hook
Interior
• Recaro seating with custom inserts and embroidery
• Five-point safety harness system
• Brey-Krause R-1180 harness bar
• Shrader Performance Mustang rear seat delete kit
• Ford Performance GT350R steering wheel**
• Roush performance pedal upgrade kit
• VMP Performance integrated rear-facing camera, with Ford SYNC® 3 screen
• Aeroforce Technology Interceptor dual digital scan gauges
Stitchcraft
"This Pearl Candy Orange 2017 Mustang concept will set enthusiast hearts ablaze with a combination of great handling and performance, along with an exotic look and feel that infuse the drop-top with personality and flare," says Ford. "No masterpiece would be complete without a signature feature, and the custom interior coupled with the Ford Licensed Accessories lighted pony grille leaves an unforgettable impression."
Base car
• 2017 Ford Mustang convertible
• 2.3-liter EcoBoost®
• Six-speed automatic
Powertrain
• AFE intercooler, exhaust, front and rear sway bars
• NX Nitrous Express with twin-bottle setup
Chassis
• RideTech Level 2 RidePro series airbag system
• Wilwood six-piston front, four-piston rear brakes with drilled, slotted rotors
Wheels and Tires
• Forgeline MT1 20- by 9-inch front, 20- by 10-inch rear one-piece forged monoblock wheels
• Falken Azenis FK453 255/35/ZR20 front, 275/35/ZR20 rear tires
Exterior
• HCM Sigala carbon fiber body kit
• BASF Pearl Candy Orange paint
• Seaside Collision body and paint
• Modern Image graphics
• Classic Design Concepts light bar
• Ford Licensed Accessories lighted pony grille*
Interior
• Stitchcraft Interiors custom interior
• Katzkin leather seat upholstery
• Alpine electronics system
• Mono power amp
• XS Power batteries D4700 XP2000 power cells
SpeedKore Performance Group
“Technology and refinement distinguish this Mustang GT concept as a fast and powerful supercar. Advanced composites help reduce weight, yet speed increases thanks to a 5.0-liter V8 engine with Whipple Stage2 supercharger boasting 825 horsepower,” says Ford. “With seamless flow between interior and exterior lines, the refabricated auto-claved carbon fiber body kit and race-inspired interior translate into excitement. Enhanced handling from an Eibach Pro-Street coilover kit with stopping power from premium carbon ceramic brakes make this much more than just another muscle car.”
Base car
• 2017 Ford Mustang GT fastback
• 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8
• Six-speed manual
Powertrain
• Whipple Stage2 supercharger
• Jet Performance tuning
• Custom carbon and billet exhaust tips
• Chassis
• Eibach Pro-Street coilover kit
• Eibach sway bars
Wheels and Tires
• HRE-P1 series 20- by 10-inch front, 20- by 12-inch rear wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (285/30/20 front,325/30/20 rear) tires
• Exterior
• SpeedKore carbon fiber body kit
Interior
• Katzkin custom leather seating
• Gabe’s Custom Interiors leather upholstery
MRT
“With its 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine coupled with Vortech supercharger, this black and red beauty enhances the legendary Mustang DNA for the ultimate concept in sport touring,” says Ford. “The focus of this MRT creation is on full car balance, commanding authority and firing up adrenaline with no apologies. The car’s styling, color scheme, carbon trim and HB Engineering-finished wheels will stop you in your tracks.”
Base car
• 2017 Ford Mustang fastback
• 2.3-liter EcoBoost
• Six-speed manual
Powertrain
• Vortech supercharger, intercooler, blow-off valve, wastegate
• MRT stainless steel exhaust
• MGW short-throw shifter
Chassis
• BC Racing coilover suspension
• Baer Eradispeed rotors
• Baer six-piston caliper brakes
Wheels and Tires
• HB Engineering 20-inch wheels
• Toyo Proxes T1 Sport performance 255/35/20 front, 285/35/20 rear tires
Exterior
• Anderson Composites carbon fiber hood, chin spoiler, grille, ground effects, rear spoiler, taillight panel
• MRT custom Candy Cherry paint accents
• Shadow tinted glass
• MRT rear window louvers
• Ford Licensed Accessories lighted pony grille*
Interior
• Anderson Composites full carbon fiber rear seat delete
• Sparco carbon fiber front seats
• MRT color-accented trim
• MGW short-throw shifter
• Kicker audio system
CJ Pony Parts
“This 2017 Mustang concept combines the potent EcoBoost platform with a full array of Ford Performance parts for a knock-out package of style and substance,” says Ford. “Beautiful Stealth Gray paint with Acid Green accents make this car a standout. With gains throughout the powerband of up to 100 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a full assortment of Ford Performance parts, this pony car is a class of one.”
Base car
• 2017 Ford Mustang fastback
• 2.3-liter EcoBoost
• Six-speed manual
Powertrain
• Ford Performance cold air intake kit, Borla exhaust, custom tuning
• Cobb front-mount intercooler
Chassis
• Ford Performance suspension kit, strut tower brace, control arms, toe links, bushing kit, brakes
• Wheels and tires
• Niche 20-inch wheels
• Michelin Super Sport 255/35/20 front, 275/35/20 rear tires
Exterior
• GCR Auto Collision custom Stealth Gray paint
• Anderson Composite carbon fiber GTH-style hood, Type ST trunk lid, front spoiler, AR-style side skirts, grille
• Ford Performance hood struts**
• Ford Licensed Accessories lighted pony grille*
• Rally Innovations front splitter
Interior
• Ford Performance rear seat delete**, shift knob**
Revology Cars
"Re-creating the excitement of the iconic 1966 Shelby GT350, this officially licensed reproduction concept by Revology Cars captures the style and character of the original," says Ford. "Modern technology including Dakota Digital electronic gauge cluster with LED lighting and LCD message center, navigation, Bluetooth and voice recognition all make this classic a force to be reckoned with. With a new chassis, brakes and a better power-to-weight ratio than a Ferrari 360 Modena, it’s a thrill to drive."
Base car
• New reproduction 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang fastback with steel unibody
• 5.0-liter DOHC Ti-VCT Coyote V8 engine making 435 horsepower
• Tremec T-56 close-ratio six-speed manual
Powertrain
• Borla 2.5-inch stainless steel mandrel bent exhaust
• Ultimate Headers one and seven-eighth-inch tube headers
• Dynotech 3.0-inch steel driveshaft
• Currie 9-inch LSD center section, 3.89 ratio
Chassis
• Total Cost Involved double-wishbone front suspension and three-link rear with torque arm and Panhard rod
• Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes with six-piston front, four-piston rear calipers; slotted, ventilated rotors
• E-Stopp electronic parking brake
Wheels and Tires
• Vintage Wheel Works V45 17- by 8-inch aluminum wheels
• Bridgestone Potenza RE070 225/45ZR17 front, 255/40ZR17 rear tires
Exterior
• Dynacorn Classic Bodies-licensed Mustang unibody
• Glasurit paint
• Scott Drake reproduction trim
• Vintage LED exterior lighting
Interior
• Vintage Air Gen IV fully electronic air conditioning, heat, defrost
• Dakota Digital electronic gauge cluster with LED lighting, LCD message center
• Glide Engineering heated, ventilated seats with power fore and aft, manual recline
• Pioneer in-car entertainment system with navigation, Bluetooth, voice recognition, reverse camera, power amplifier and eight speakers
