2017 Ford Mustang (2016 SEMA)
The real star of SEMA, though, is the Mustang, and
on Friday Ford gave us a taste of what to expect for the personalized pony cars
galloping towards the tuning fest.
One to look out for this year will be a Mustang GT
modified by SpeedKore Performance Group. This is the company that built an
insane 1970 Dodge Charger with 1,650 horsepower on tap. For its Mustang GT, the
company installed a supercharger to help the car’s 5.0-liter V-8 pump out 825
horsepower. The company also installed its own carbon fiber body kit,
track-tuned suspension, and 20-inch wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
tires.
Another potential crowd favorite will be the Mustang
EcoBoost by MRT. It also boasts a supercharger upgrade, and for the chassis the
design team aimed for balanced performance. The real highlight is the
appearance, which includes a unique color scheme as well as a subtle carbon
fiber body kit.
For fans of more classic Mustangs, there will be a 1966 Ford Shelby GT350
recreation. The build was handled by Revology Cars, which has melded modern
in-car electronics with the classic body. Under the hood is the stock 5.0-liter
V-8 from the latest Mustang, whose output is capped at 435 hp. Revology boasts
that its creation has a better power-to-weight ratio than a Ferrari. In the cabin, there’s a digital instrument cluster, LED accents,
and a custom infotainment system with navigation.
