Spy Shots: Roush P51-B Widebody Mustang Caught Undisguised

[dtheo]

Looks like a bolt on?

 

[1 Alibi 2]

As with most Roush products, this one did nothing to impress me..
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[Fat Boss]

Shelby American perfected the widebody look years ago. Why can't others just copy the look? Fender flares are hideous on a passenger car.

 

[ram150]

Adds bushwhacker fender flares = WiDeBoDY kiT.
Who’s in charge of the widebody kit they gotta go.

 

[Thorpz]

Did they just rob Dodges parts bin for the "flares" but I am of the mideset if you are not willing to go full Rocket Bunny kit just don't do it.

 

[CobraBob]

They chose the easiest and cheapest path to "wide body". The price tag on the Roush P51 kit makes the tacky bolt-on flares a slap in the face.

 

[MSA96SVT]

Hmmm - hood doesn't look long enough to house the V-1650 packard built Rolls-royce Merlin engine in it.

 

[WYSIWYG]

From SEMA:

This is a first (undisguised) look at the Roush Mustang P51-B. Jack Roush was even on the scene to give the all-new limited-edition Mustang his blessing.

The P51-B was originally launched in 2009 with an aeronautical theme (cues to the legendary World War II fighter plane) and was limited to just 51 serialized units, each with 510 hp and 510 lb.-ft. of torque. The P51-B caught here follows the same formula; we can see P51-B fender badges and a badge on the faux gas cap. The P51-B also features exclusive rims, graphics and a widebody kit. The P51-B exterior will come exclusively in Vapor (silver) color, and inside it will feature maretto Tuscany leather seating.

The ’17 Roush P-51 was powered by a 727hp Roush Eaton TVS supercharged 5.0L V8 engine paired to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It’s safe to say that the new P51-B will exceed that, but power is currently unknown.

Expect an official debut in the coming months.

WWII

Roush actually made 52 P51 in 2009 - #52 went to Fagen Construction owner's wife in Minnesota. Fagen is a great friend of Jack's and has a small museum in SW MN dedicated to WWII.