Renowned Ford specialist Steeda has added the
Mustang GT on its tuning list in the European market. Upgrades include revised
engine mapping, increased stabilized flow of cool air, and the addition of a
custom exhaust system, which helps the 5.0-liter V8 unit make 480 PS and
752 Nm of torque.
Significant changes have been made to the car's
chassis and suspension setup as well, as the range-topping V8 model, baptized
Q500 by Steeda, now has thicker adjustable anti-roll bars on both ends, with
solid billet ends and mounts. It also gets progressive rate springs, strut
tower brace, and upgraded bushes for the independent rear suspension.
The result of all of this is a lowered stance, and
improved cornering abilities, without sacrificing the comfort level. Elsewhere,
the pony car features subtle exterior styling that's said to
"tighten" its "iconic lines", and it includes a discrete
front splitter and ducktail spoiler, both of them playing a major role in the
Mustang's improved aerodynamics. These can be complemented by 20-inch rims,
wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, or Cup derivative for the
track-focused variants.
The entire bundle of upgrades costs £ 8,998 (US$ 12,167)
in Britain, is available to order at Ford dealer Haynes of Maindstone, in Kent,
and can be specified during build or retrofitted at a later stage.
Steeda offers a range of options as well, such as
the coilover kit, heavy-duty Tremec Magnum XL six-speed manual gearbox,
upgraded twin-plate clutch, heavy-duty aluminum driveshafts, ventilated discs,
and custom paint finishes for the calipers and engine compartment.
The tuner will be focusing its
attention on the 2018 Ford Mustang, which arrives in Europe later this year.
