Ford Mustang 1973 News

Ken Block teases Climbkhana Pikes Peak video
By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Oct 2016
The world’s favourite tyre-shredder is back, but this time Ken has left the block behind and is heading for higher ground.
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Mustang back on the radar for NSW Police
By Tim Robson · 04 Aug 2016
The NSW Police Force hasn’t given up on securing the Ford Mustang GT as a highway patrol vehicle, despite running into several hurdles with the US-built rear-wheel-drive V8.
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How Ferrari softens the blow of a long waiting list
By Paul Gover · 29 Jul 2016
Waiting for a new car is never easy. It could be a week or it could be a year — even longer — but a delivery hold-up still means delayed satisfaction.
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Blue Oval V8 teams seeking Ford US funding
By Paul Gover · 23 Nov 2015
The Ford teams in V8 Supercars racing are hoping a lifeline from the USA will keep them tied to the blue oval brand after the end of the Falcon.
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V8 Supercar team shows official interest in running Mustang for 2017
By James Phelps · 02 Jun 2015
The dream of a Ford Mustang in the V8 Supercars series is one step closer to becoming a reality.
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Ford dealers prepared to support Mustang V8 Supercar in 2017
By James Phelps · 05 May 2015
Ford dealers are prepared to put in more than $1 million a year to save one of Australia's greatest sporting rivalries in a move that could see a Mustang take on the Holden Commodore in 2017.
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Ken Block hits LA for Gymkhana 7
By Matthew Hatton · 18 Nov 2014
Hoonicorn Mustang makes its video debut in Los Angeles with Ken block's Gymkhana 7.Proving that 1.8-litres was never enough - even bolted to a whopping turbocharger and purpose-built Fiesta gymkhana weapon, Ken Block has returned for his seventh blast to internet stardom.This time set around the crumbling concrete of downtown Los Angeles, Block's latest effort proves that his new 630kW, 6.7-litre all-wheel drive Ford Mustang can be just as spectactular when thrown rearwards with all four wheels spinning forwards, before disappearing in a cloud of smoke.Officially named the Hoonicorn RTR, the 1965 Mustang-based mechanical monster made its static debut at SEMA earlier this month.Gymkhana 7 opens in an industrial warehouse with Block introducing the new car by way of his latest trick - doing a burnout whilst the car is chained to a wall.The restraints are released and Block heads off on his tour of Tinseltown.Past the burnt-out shell of a Subaru WRX rotting in the pristine waters of the LA River before indulging in a few doughnuts at the famous Randy's, and into Chinatown.Block also enjoys an unusual traffic-free run down one of the city's freeways, drives circles around and under a bouncing Chevy low-rider before finishing in typical style atop Mount Lee, looking over the City of Angels and its smog-filled sky from the iconic Hollywood sign.The occasional-World Rally Championship driver and part-time shoe salesman's heavily choreographed Gymkhana videos have earned him global praise for his ability to navigate obstacle courses, city centres and the odd movie set with guile and a liberal application of the handbrake.
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Ken Block reveals Mustang-based Hoonicorn RTR Gymkhana machine
By Matthew Hatton · 05 Nov 2014
Ken Block swaps Fiesta for Mustang with his latest gymkhana weapon.Size doesn't matter, they say. Tell that to Ken Block.The US stunt/racing driver/entrepreneur has upgraded his Ford Fiesta with its relatively puny 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine to a 1965 Ford Mustang sporting a 6.7-litre V8.While it might take its design cues from the iconic original Mustang that celebrates its 50th birthday this year, the only original components you'll find on Block's version are the head and tail lights, as well as the pony badge on the front. The rest - much like the recent Project Sandman - is 100 per cent modern race car.This is hands-down the best Gymkhana car I’ve had yetThe naturally-aspirated V8 engine produces 630kW and 975Nm which is put to the road by a bespoke 6-speed sequential transmission that distributes the power to all four wheels. Ford only ever put the power to the back two.The suspension is custom-built, and the 18" wheels are shod with Pirelli tyres in a compound made specifically for Block. Not even a Formula One team gets that sort of attention from the Italian rubber company.Motorsport connections don't stop there as Block says the design of the car has also been influenced by current generation WRC and DTM cars, bringing together the classic Mustang silhouette with all the performance benefits of modern aerodynamics and carbon fibre construction."The attention to detail with the fabrication and bodywork blows my mind," Block said."This is hands-down the best Gymkhana car I’ve had yet."The car is currently on display at the SEMA motor show in Las Vegas, but those unable to get there in person will see it in Block's upcoming ‘Gymkhana SEVEN’ video.Block's previous gymkhana efforts have seen him display immense car control and driving skill in a variety of different locations, including usually busy streets of downtown San Francisco.More recently, Block has been getting around the ski slopes of Canada in a Ford F-150 RaptorTRAX. It can also do burnouts, despite its lack of wheels.
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Ford Mustang gets burnout mode
By Karla Pincott · 10 Dec 2013
While Ford has revealed the new Mustang coupe and convertible we'll see here in 2015, they've been holding back a few details for the car's official showcase at Detroit motor show. However, yesterday reports started to surface about Ford hinting at a 'secret feature' in the Mustang. Today we have confirmation via Motor Authority that the secret technology is an electronic system to help the driver perform a perfect, smokescreen-creating burnout. The report doesn't have details of how the technology works, but suggests that it could either put a line-lock on the front brakes while disabling traction control. And there's no indication of whether this would be a standard feature, or an option -- and perhaps only offered on the V8 models. But you can bet there will be some grumbling if a burnout feature arrives on the cars headed for Australian showrooms. Much of the complaint will be from anti-hoon crusaders who will see the function as encouraging hooniganism. And the rest of it will likely be from purists, who prefer to execute their burnouts while relying solely on their own skills. There's more new technology on the way with the Mustang, and you can get all the lastest news at our dedicated Mustang mini-site.   This reporter is on Twitter: @KarlaPincott      
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Hear the new Ford Mustang V8 rev | video
By Karla Pincott · 09 Dec 2013
Ford is still keeping back some details of the new Mustang that will arrive in Australia in 2015, but this new video at least gives an idea of what it might sound like.The one you're hearing rev is the 5.0-litre V8, which we're told develops more than 313kW of power at 6500rpm, and 529Nm of torque at 4250rpm -- mated to the choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It's estimated to go on sale for around $55,000, and we're yet to be told the weight, fuel economy and 0-100km/h time.Also on the way is the 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder version, which is tipped to go on sale at around $45,000, and offer outputs of 227kW of power at 5500rpm and 407Nm of torque between 2500-4500rpm. Like the V8, there is still some information coming to fill in the blanks.In the meantime, check out our dedicated Ford Mustang hub for more details, background and some great -- and fun -- features from the world of the pony car. Watch the desktop version of the new Mustang revving video here. This reporter is on Twitter: @KarlaPincott  
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