The 2011 SEMA Auto Show is fixing to become an automotive giveaway bonanza after numerous aftermarket tuners have made it known that they were giving away a number of the cars that will be in attendance at the world’s largest auto aftermarket event.
The latest to throw their name into the raffle-hat is Bosch Auto Parts, which will be raffling of a one-of-a-kind 2011 Ford Mustang RTR that was custom-built by no less than drifting champion Vaughn Gittin, Jr and Ice Nine Group, noted builders of limited edition production vehicles.
The Mustang Bosch Iridium Edition RTR is based on the Mustang RTR package and comes with plenty of aerodynamic and performance modifications that makes it a true one-of-a-kind muscle car. The car will carry some carbon fiber body panels, a custom BASF paint finish, and custom one-off badging, among other things. The muscle car will also have a new front splitter, rocker splitters, an RTR rear diffuser, a stamped aluminum rear spoiler, Ford Racing shocks, Ford Racing calibration, Ford Racing mufflers, cross-drilled and slotted rotors, and Bosch Iridium spark plugs.
The winner of the sweepstakes will be announced on November 2, 2011 at the SEMA Auto Show. Some lucky man - or woman - will walk home with a true one-of-a-kind Mustang, the kind of muscle car that truly has no peer.
SEMA Show will start in about two weeks and as expected we can offer you more and more details about the models to be displayed in the show. And, as no surprise models like Ford Mustang will once again steal the show.
The new project has been developed by UTI and Tjin Edition in cooperation with Ford and is based on the 2012 Mustang GT 5.0. This one of a kind Mustang sports a custom Dupont paint job, 20" Forgestar wheels, Baer big brakes, custom interior and of course a Paxton Supercharger.
There are no details about the final output just yet, but taking a look at Tjin’s previous works we expect to see big things in Las Vegas.
The UTI / Tjin Edition Ford Mustang will be one of the display vehicles on the 2012 Tjin Edition RoadShow, and will be the 2012 give-away UTI sweepstakes car, so stay tuned for more info!
Hennessey was the first tuner to offer an update package for the Ford Mustang Boss 302. However, at the upcoming SEMA show we will see lots of packages based on it for sure. And the first to announce its presence was Katzkin Leather. As the company’s name suggest their package will mostly focus on improving the car’s interior but we expect a few changes on the exterior also.
Katzkin offers three very different approaches to individual interior design ranging from premium and custom levels on up to a limited package which provides the definitive statement in automotive interior design, offering not only the best materials, but adding more detail and bolder, more expressive elements. Limited Edition designs can include different materials and colors, embossing and textures, grains and effects through state of the art digital technologies that are then applied to the Katzkin handcrafted process.
While we have no other details on the final product, we have to admit that the teaser image makes us dream!
Special edition muscle cars are nothing new in today’s world so you can excuse us if some fall between the cracks every now and then. Sooner or later, though, some special edition muscle cars are just to awesome to let slip by and this particular one from SMS Supercars is one such example.
Unveiled recently during SMS Supercars’ Car Show and Open House event, this special edition Mustang 302 Convertible was built to celebrate the tuning company’s partnership with the Sturgis Mustang Rally. So what makes it stand out from the rest of the pack?
To begin with, the topless piece of American muscle was dressed up in an awesome Lizstick Red chrome bodywork that draws inspiration from the legendary colors of the Saleen. On top of that, SMS added a full body kit to go with an upgraded exhaust, a new S4 suspension system, a set of 20" chrome wheels, 14" front brakes with drilled rotors, and a full leather interior complemented with details of Alcantara.
It will stand out from a mile away, and you’ll also be able to hear it. The Mustang 302 was fitted with an Airaid cold air intake and a Boss 302 intake manifold from Ford Racing. With these new items on tow, the car’s 5.0-liter V8 engine saw an increased output of 500 horsepower, a significant upgrade from the standard model’s 440-horsepower output.
Like we said, there’s plenty to love about this SMS Supercars-tuned Mustang 302, wouldn’t you say?
We’ve been watching the ping pong muscle car wars for years with either the Ford Mustang or the Chevrolet Camaro coming out on top every time. As true competitors, these two companies were able to stay abreast of the advances the other has made, resulting in similar lineups and no constant top dog.
In 2008, Ford muscled in an edge over Chevrolet with the release of the Mustang Cobra Jet, the only Ford model without a true Camaro competitor even in its limited production state. Now, in true competitive style, Chevrolet has announced plans for a high performance Camaro to compete with the Cobra Jet. The company is taking under consideration two options. The first is to strip down the portly showroom version of the Camaro and the second is to build a completely new car.
It is rumored that Chevrolet will unveil their new Camaro in November at the 2011 SEMA Show. Chances are the new Camaro will not be as light as the Cobra Jet so Chevrolet will have to come packing more heat under the hood to obtain the same performance numbers as the Ford model. Other elements should include upgraded drag-specific suspension, chassis, and brakes.
Ford may be winning the battle, but Chevrolet is now looking to win the war. Stay tuned for more details!
