OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

NEW SVT PERFORMANCE PACKAGE READIES
2011 FORD SHELBY GT500 FOR THE TRACK

• An optional SVT Performance Package highlights the new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500®, available on both coupe and convertible models, making it racetrack ready

• The optional package features the all-new next-generation Goodyear Eagle® F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires only available on the 2011 Shelby GT500, offering incredible dry traction and
precise handling, complete with a race-inspired ultra-high-performance tread compound

• All-new lightweight 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels in the front complement all-new tires, with new 20-inch forged-aluminum wheels at the rear

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

2011 FORD SHELBY GT500 GOES LIGHTWEIGHT WITH ALUMINUM ENGINE, OFFERS ULTIMATE IN HANDLING

• With 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque, Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) delivers the new Shelby GT500® with a 10 horsepower increase; an all-new 5.4-liter all-aluminum engine is 102 pounds lighter than the previous cast-iron engine and uses Ford-patented plasma-coating technology

• For 2011, Shelby GT500 offers EPA-projected improved fuel economy in city and highway from 2010, eliminating the gas guzzler tax

• The addition of Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), a new optional SVT Performance Package, enhanced convertible rigidity and a lowered ride height contribute to improved driving dynamics and handling

Dodge decided to celebrate it’s 40th anniversary with two special editions of the iconic muscle car: the 2010 Dodge Challenger Furious Fuchsia and Challenger SRT8 Furious Fuchsia.

“Commemorating four decades of Challenger performance, the new R/T Classic and SRT8 Furious Fuchsia editions modernize one of the most memorable hues from 1970 to create a modern muscle-car that exudes more performance, passion and even more nostalgia,” Ralph Gilles, CEO, Dodge Car Brand said in a release.

Powered by the regular 5,7L HEMI V8, the Challenger Furious Fuchsia features dual throwback A-line body-side R/T stripes in Matte Black or Bright White, “Challenger” fender badges in classic script, 20-inch polished-aluminum heritage wheels and functional hood scoop and bright racing style fuel-filler door.

Big Pete is a Peterbilt-bodied monster truck that’s considered to be one of the largest working monster truck and also the only one to feature a HGV cab body. Big Pete Peterbilt monster truck is powered by a big-block 7.5-litre Chevrolet V8 engine that develops 500 bhp and is coupled with a TH-400 three-speed automatic gearbox and a military transfer case offering 2/4wd and high/low ranges. Big Pete Peterbilt monster truck features a genuine articulated lorry cab body and features Pettibone crane axles which are each certified to 40 tonnes. Big Pete sits on 5ft-tall, 4ft-wide tires and has managed to crush over 7,000 cars in its 25-year lifetime.

Michael Murty, Big Pete’s owner, said: “We attend all sorts of events and exhibitions and we have
to start every show with the vehicle in tip-top sparkling condition – from the massive tyres to the tall chrome chimneys, and the vast areas of bright red bodywork in between. We frequently have a variety of different car care products offered to us, but we’ve always used Autoglym. We sometimes take a little longer than it took these experts, but we’re always pleased to be able to achieve a brilliant shine to impress the crowds before we go car crushing.”

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On Monday Ford will announce details of the 2011 Shelby GT500 . The car’s official debut is scheduled at the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday, but Ford’s webcast site has already “leaked” the car on a short video clip which is no longer available. However some screen captures of the video are available and they are revealing the 2011 SVT Performance Package Mustang.

In addition to this, an order guide of this spectacular muscle car was published online. Some new items of the 2011 Shelby GT500 are a completely aluminum block for the 5.4-liter V8, a glass roof, 19×9.5-inch front and 20×10-inch rear forged aluminum wheels, as well as 3:73 rear end (instead of the car’s standard 3:55). An extra 10 “horses” will be added to the GT500 and the total power will be 550-hp.

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In June, 2008, Steve Sanderson of Sanderson’s Customs & Conversions signed a deal with George Barris, the King of Kustomizing, known for the most recognized car in the world, the Batmobile, to produce limited edition Kustomized Dodge Challengers. Sanderson purchased two muscle cars – Chalengers in 2008 as George Barris worked on the design of the cars. The second muscle car in the series of Challengers is the Vanishing Point, which is named after the 1970′s movie “The Vanishing Point” that introduced the Challenger to audiences. This car was wrapped from bumper to bumper with custom fabricated Carbon Fiber stripe kit which includes an integrated hood scoop. George Barris worked with Sherwin Williams Planet Color paint products to have a triple color paint scheme with hand painted stripe to bring the colors together. Other cosmetic additions include custom wheels from ICE, 20″ wheels in the front and 22″ wheels in the rear. Custom interior with suede inserts with George Barris’s signature engraved in the seats, headlight covers, molded in rear spoiler, Pistol-grip gear shift an sunroof. The Vanishing Point has yellow window tint, billet aluminum pieces in the interior and engine compartment. The engine is the well know 6,1L V8 and it has a custom painted intake. Take a look at the images in the post.

A team of Autoblog visiting the Grand National Roadster Show saw this muscle car and made them a great impression. Everybody will notice the “silver bullet” and it’s massive dual turbos. They discovered that this car is actually nicknamed “57 Sleeper” by its owner, Tim Kerrigan, founder of Red Line Oil. The muscle car was built by Dominator Street Rods of Tracy, CA. The power package contains a twin-turbo, 540ci V8 with the ultimate 1589 horsepower and 1508 pound-feet of torque. The chassis is Art Morrison, Wilwood brakes, custom 3-inch headers, and Schott Performance wheels. Don’t forget to check out the high quality images taken by Drew Phillips.