SEMA: Stampede of Mustangs at the 2014 Show
By Mike Garcia
Ford released F-150 trucks that were highly modfiied into the SEMA show. They cater to the off-road world and the street truck world as well. Now, the latest generation of Mustangs will be sent to SEMA, highly modified of course.
- Uniquely modified 2015 Mustangs will be on display in the expansive Ford booth at the 2014 SEMA show, which takes place at Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 4-7
- Aftermarket tuners are getting a chance to coax even more power from the all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine
- Performance specialists will demonstrate newly developed aftermarket parts to enhance the track handling of the 2015 Ford Mustang
"The 2015 Ford Mustang marks a dramatic change in mechanical components for aftermarket companies to work with. The next-generation Mustang includes an all-new independent rear suspension and new multilink front suspension that is being tweaked by Roush, Steeda and others. Expect to see plenty of 5.0-liter V8s roaring around SEMA, but the spotlight will be on the all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine, which provides a whole new platform for experienced turbocharging specialists. With 310 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost makes plenty of power from the factory, but there’s much more potential for performance. Several tuners will be on hand with high-powered versions of the new turbo four-cylinder from Ford.Petty’s Garage will be bringing a Mustang with a purpose – a Roush supercharged V8 model wearing Richard Petty’s famous blue paint and a discrete No. 43, Petty’s car number in his NASCAR days. The car will be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson with proceeds benefiting Victory Junction, which is dedicated to helping chronically ill children attend summer camp.Galpin Auto Sports is celebrating 50 years of Mustang with a golden anniversary car. This 2015 Mustang features restyled front and rear fascia with a gold motif. The car wears metallic gold-flecked black paint and gold badges, and features interior trim work and special wheel calipers. To top it all off, a gold powder-coated Whipple supercharger helps the 5.0-liter V8 develop 725 horsepower.For fans of Formula DRIFT, Vaughn Gittin Jr. will put on a show with his heavily modified 2014 Ford Mustang RTR at the three-acre Ford Out Front motorsports and display venue.[via Ford. 2014. Stampede of Customized 2015 Ford Mustangs to Debut at 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas [Press Release] Retrieved from http://www.newspressusa.com/public/ViewPressRelease.aspx?pr=43271&pr_ref=4471]"
Ford’s latest release of Mustangs is a huge change for the company. The inclusion of the independent rear suspension while bringing back the 2.3 Turbo-four breaks away from traditionally naturally aspirated motors and live axles.
The highly modified cars will draw lots of interest into SEMA this upcoming November.