The American tuner Steeda Autosports has announced a new tuning package for the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0. The price for the package and the donor car is under $40,000 and, according to Steeda, it provides improved driving dynamics and overall vehicle performance.

The 2011 Steeda Sport Edition includes a new aerodynamic hood for increased engine cooling, a new rear wing that offers increases rear downforce, sport springs for improved ride and handling, and Sidewinder graphics for that unique Steeda visual image. The package is finished by 20" lighter, stronger and more aggressive wheels wrapped in Nitto NT05 275/35/20 performance tires.

In addition to the features listed above, the retail customer will also receive a unique Steeda Cold Air Intake and a SCT Xcal3 which the tuner has loaded with a performance tune that increases the engine's output to 450 HP (up from a standard 412 HP). Even with this nice increase in the engine's output, Steeda has already said this was the entry-level Steeda Sport Edition, so we expect even better modifications and ranges in the future.

Press release after the jump.

2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 Sport Edition by Steeda

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Press release

The 2011 Steeda Sport Edition 5.0L Mustang provides a distinctly different level of performance and at a price value that makes it an unbeatable deal in the performance vehicle market today. Priced at under $40,000, this performance machine takes a donor 2011 Mustang GT 5.0L and transforms it into a significantly improved handling stallion that provides improved driving dynamics and overall vehicle performance. Intended to be the entry level Steeda 5.0L Mustang, this Sport Performance Package provides the base key Steeda DNA elements with a dramatically improved power package that when combined together make it a true Steeda Mustang.

Special equipment on this entry level Steeda 5.0L Mustang includes the following performance parts:

  • Steeda Sport Springs – for improved ride and handling
  • Steeda Aerodynamic Hood – provides increased engine cooling
  • Steeda Rear Aerodynamic Wing – increases rear downforce
  • Steeda Sidewinder graphics – for that unique Steeda visual image
  • Steeda Spyder Wheels 20x9.5 – lighter, stronger and more aggressive
  • Nitto NT05 275/35/20 Performance Tires – for ultimate street/track grip


In addition, after retail delivery occurs, the retail customer will receive our unique Steeda Cold Air Intake and a SCT Xcal3 tuner loaded with our performance tune that will additionally increase the 5.0L output to 450 hp.

With dramatically increased power and dramatically improved handling and overall vehicle driving dynamics, the Steeda Sport edition builds on the 22 year heritage that Steeda Autosports has done upgrading the performance of America's original pony car – the Ford Mustang. Call the Steeda Autosports hotline on 954-960-0774 and talk to one of our highly experienced Performance Sales Associates for additional information on how you can make your 2011 5.0L Mustang into a Steeda Sport today!