Posts Tagged ‘replacement’

2012-2013 Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet Concept at SEMA 2012

Oct
31

2012-2013 Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet Concept at SEMA 2012 - Muscle Cars BlogThe Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet concept revealed today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show proves there is indeed a replacement for displacement.

In the perpetual quest to stay ahead of the competition, for the first time ever Ford Racing has equipped its factory-built turnkey drag racer with a turbocharged engine, adopting the same award-winning technology found on road-going EcoBoost® engines.

Winning heritage
When the original Mustang Cobra Jet drag racers rolled out of the Mustang factory in 1968, they relied on 7.0-liter V8 engines with massive four-barrel carburetors to propel them down the strip.

“When a new generation of Cobra Jets arrived four decades later, they immediately began winning with a modern, fuel-injected 5.4-liter V8 topped with a belt-driven supercharger,” recalls Jesse Kershaw, Ford drag racing competition manager. “Over the past four years, the Cobra Jet has gone on to become both a fan and competitor favorite, the most successful late-model vehicle in drag racing.” Read more!

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 – Red on Red

Sep
06

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 - Red on Red - Muscle Cars BlogThis 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 – Red on Red is one of the rarest Chevelles . Very, very rare color combination on an LS6 Chevelle: Red on Red absolutely stunning in person. The car just Pops!

Some very cool options for an LS6 including: Power steering, Fm Stereo with factory rear speakers, 8 track cassette. Factory rear defrost, tach and gauges, cowl induction hood, M22 muncie 4 speed and CCF 4:10 ratio posi rear.

The car was just treated to a no expense spared original factory lacquer paint job that is as close to perfection as you can get. This chevelle LS6 is also highly documented with complete owner history, protecto plate, owners and warranty manuals, fisher body service manual and even the original license plates that were issued to the car brand new from 1970. The car is also listed in the LS6 registry. Click on Read more for fantastic photos!