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fpv ford falcon gt rspec limited edition series

FPV Ford Falcon GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series

Ford Performance Vehicles, or mainly known only as FPV, has just launched the new FPV Ford Falcon GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series. The vehicle is based on Ford Falcon GT and has been developed to deliver racetrack-inspired handling. The limited edition FPV includes considerably recalibrated suspension package, new wider 9inch rear wheels with 275/35 R19 Dunlop Sports Maxx tyres and Launch Control. The exterior styling of the car is undoubtedly inspired by the legendary 1969 Boss Mustang judging by its unique

ford f150 raptor vs. mars rover curiosity: the ultimate off-road faceoff

Ford F150 Raptor vs. Mars Rover Curiosity: The ultimate off-road faceoff

Here is an interesting challenge between two of the most durable machines on the Earth... and Mars - Ford F150 Raptor and Mars Rover Curiosity. Ford F150 SVT Raptor is manufactured by Ford Motor Company and developed in Dearborn, Anza Borrego. Its dimensions are 220.6 inches in length, 86.3 inches in width and 78.5 inches in height. The payload is 1020 lbs and can carry up to 5 passengers.  The Raptor is covered by a 5-year / 60 000 miles wa

jay leno’s garage: 1963 ford falcon [video]

Jay Leno’s Garage: 1963 Ford Falcon [VIDEO]

After years of looking at the magazine ad for the Falcon, Jay Leno final got his hands on one. Here’s a nice video, where Jay Leno speaks enthusiastically about this 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint. This Ford was in fact the prototype for the Mustang and Jays revealing how many years he was searching for it. Obviously - a hard one to find. He found it and bought it from Bringatrailer (BaT). The modified Ford cost Leno $26k, and surprisingly the seller designed the build himself. He summed up the experience with the

ford mondeo by loder1899

Ford Mondeo by Loder1899

Loder1899 have gotten their hands on the rather flawless Ford Mondeo Mk 4. What could they have possibly done to it, to make it better? For one thing, they have installed a cupspoiler which is also available in carbon for twice the price. A new rear apron also comes as part of the package with again an all carbon option. We can't see it but apparently at the back end there's also a diffuser and some neat pipes sticking out. The exhaust system offered by Loder1899 consists of two stainless ste

2013 ford nascar fusion with the cfd as a key tool in development [video]

2013 Ford NASCAR Fusion with the CFD as a key tool in development [VIDEO]

2013 Ford NASCAR Fusion was enhanced thanks to the CFD. And if you wonder what this abbreviation means – it stands for Computational Fluid Dynamics. In fact, this was the key tool of the development of the new NASCAR Fusion. To go further into details, the Computational Fluid Dynamics is an engineering tool used by many industries in the world. With it they look at the aerodynamics of the vehicle on the computer, in order to make better, mor

ford mustang red tails gt edition celebrates tuskegee airmen [video]

Ford Mustang Red Tails GT Edition Celebrates Tuskegee Airmen [VIDEO]

Ford Mustang Red Tails GT Edition is truly unique vehicle. It celebrates and commemorates the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, comprised of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group, during World War II. In fact, the courageous squadron of P-51 Mustang pilots was the United States’ first African American military airmen. They were known with the red tails of their planes. The design of the modified glass-roof coupe will

2013 ford c-max energi plug-in hybrid delivers 550-mile range [video]

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid Delivers 550-Mile Range [VIDEO]

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid is expected to achieve great results. First it is promised to run more than 20 miles of electric-only range. Secondly, a 550-mile drive will be the overall range of the car. In addition, Ford’s new vehicle delivers great combined fuel economy of 95 mpg. In details, C-MAX Energi operates just like a traditional hybrid. However it has two key differences: owners must plug in the vehicle using its charge po

ford gt hre wheels and egarage [video]

Ford GT HRE Wheels and eGarage [VIDEO]

“It's now what you say, it's how you say it”, that's what my girlfriend always tells me in an argument. I guess she has a valid point and that the same phenomena can be observed elsewhere. Cinematography for example: It's not what you film, it's how you film it. That brings us to the storytellers at eGarage.com. What they can do with a Ford GT and four HRE Wheels is evident in this clip which came up recently. I personally am not a fan of the Ford GT. I see it more as heap of aluminum, li

2013 ford mustang rtr spec 1 and 2 [video]

2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 1 and 2 [VIDEO]

The Mustang RTR package is not what you'd call a “genuine” after-market love child. Not because it's insufficient but because it's actually offered at Ford dealerships. That makes it pretty official, despite being conceived by Vaughn Gittin Jr. - World Champion drifter and Mustang fanatic. Classic Design Concepts helped shape Mr. Gittin shape his dream of a better, more powerful, more appealing and more exciting pony. Will the 2013 Ford Mustang RTR hit the spot? The package is divided into two stages: Spe

ford focus st has a leading role in ultimate urban playground [video]

Ford Focus ST has a leading role in Ultimate Urban Playground [VIDEO]

If you live in San Francisco, than there is a huge probability that you have witnessed a spectacular event with the participation of 2013 Ford Focus ST. However, if you haven’t view it by your own, or if you aren’t living in this beautiful city, we have good news for you: all that was going one has been recorded and you can watch the video below. But what is it all about? Well the project is called Ultimate Urban Playground and is cond

2013 ford focus st shows impressive efficiency

2013 Ford Focus ST shows impressive efficiency

2013 Ford Focus ST turns out to be highly efficient, because of its new 2.0-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine. Thanks to it the Ford achieves incredible fuel economy numbers: 32 mpg highway, 23 mpg city and 26 mpg combined. This means that the Focus ST, which is six-speed manual only, has better fuel efficiency performance compared to its rivals in the same class, for example such as Volkswagen GTI and MazdaSpeed3. If we have to make a comparison between this and the current version of the 2013 Ford F

ken block's gymkhana 5: ultimate urban playground - san francisco [hd video]

Ken Block's Gymkhana 5: Ultimate Urban Playground - San Francisco [HD video]

He is back at the "track". This is the latest video of Ken Block driving his 2012 Ford Fiesta HFGV. The specially prepared stunt car is delivering 650HP and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 1.8 seconds. Good enough... for drifting around. The video is called Gymkhana FIVE: Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco and as you will see in the clip, the environment is quite familiar. The video was filmed over four days and directed by Ben Conrad, w