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OCT 11, 2018 | Ford Motor Company Press Release

Faster Five: More Mustang Muscle for SEMA

Front profile of dark gray Mustang

DEARBORN, Mich. - Top tuners are at it again cranking up America’s favorite sports car even more for the 2018 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association Show, showcasing why Mustang is one of the world’s most customized vehicles.  Having grown into an all-around global sports car, these five tuned Mustangs will see all performance ingredients enhance to help Mustang fans make a statement on nearly any track or street they choose. 

With more than 50 vehicles on exhibit, Ford will feature the largest original equipment manufacturer display at SEMA. And don’t miss the interactive experience from Ford Out Front, offering attendees a ride in a Ford performance vehicle on a closed course and chances to meet racing personalities across various series.

Profile of black and purple Mustang GT
Galpin Auto Sports wide-body road racing Mustang GT

Galpin Auto Sports takes Mustang GT to the track with its wide-body inspired road racer

This Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) build boasts an aggressive yet sleek road racing inspired wide body design, with additional downforce measures incorporated into the front splitter, side rockers, and rear diffuser.  The team included the very best Ford Performance parts to up the street cred with big horsepower and a full track-focused suspension.

Base vehicle
· 2018 Mustang GT fastback
· 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
· 6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain
· Ford Performance/Roush supercharger
· Ford Performance cat-back exhaust
· Ford Performance short-throw shifter
· Ford Performance driveshaft, half-shafts

Chassis
· Ford Performance springs, shocks and sway bars
· Ford Performance Shelby GT350R fixed caliper brakes

Wheels and Tires
· Custom-painted 1221 Apex 2.0-style wheels
· Toyo Proxes tires, R888-R 305/35/ZR-20

Exterior
· GAS custom domestic tuner market wide-body kit full ground effects kit including splitter, side skirt and slats, rear slat and diffuser
· Pedestal wing
· Custom GAS paint scheme

Interior
· Custom seat inserts to match exterior paint scheme

Front profile of dark gray Mustang
CJ Pony Parts Mustang GT Gets the Drift

Taunting “Smoke Show”: CJ Pony Parts 5.0-liter supercharged Drifting Mustang GT

CJ Pony Parts brings an American tribute with a metallic twist for this 700-plus-horsepower 2018 Mustang GT. This thoroughbred features Stars and Stripes livery in custom dark shadow gray paint with copper accents including a Watson Racing roll cage in copper. The build showcases a Ford Performance supercharger and follows through with hard-core body and suspension upgrades to deliver a true drift beast.

Base vehicle
· 2018 Mustang GT fastback
· 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
· 6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain
· Ford Performance/Roush supercharger
· Ford Performance cat-back exhaust with carbon fiber tips
· Ford Performance short-throw shifter

Chassis
· Ford Performance track lowering springs
· UPR independent rear suspension upgrades
· Sikky Manufacturing hydraulic handbrake

Wheels and Tires
· HRE FF04 satin gold wheels
· Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires, 265/35ZR-20 front, 305/30ZR-20 rear

Exterior
· Anderson Composites wide-body kit, hood and trunk
· Roush Performance front splitter, rear foil and window scoops
· Rally Innovations custom splitters
· Custom dark shadow gray paint by GCR Collision

Interior
· Ford Performance seats by Recaro
· Watson Racing roll cage
· Corbeau five-point safety harness

Profile of a silver supercharged Mustang GT
CGS Motorsports 5.0-liter supercharged Mustang GT

CGS Motorsports Mustang GT: Making sinister more tasteful

CGS Motorsports brings tasteful modifications to a 2018 Mustang GT with this clean interpretation of modern muscle. Large 410-millimeter rotors combine with six-piston Brembo calipers to deliver the stopping power necessary to properly tame this vicious steed. Nighttime driving in this supercharged Mustang is a well-illuminated affair thanks to unique LED lighting from a complete conversion by Diode Dynamics to Rigid undercar lighting. Everyone from night owls to track rats can prowl or stalk tracks in this stylishly sinister Mustang.

Base vehicle
· 2018 Mustang GT fastback
· 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
· 6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain
· Ford Performance/Roush supercharger
· Ford Performance cat-back exhaust with carbon fiber tips
· Ford Performance carbon fiber shift knob

Chassis
· Ford Performance spring kit and sway bar
· Six-piston fixed Brembo calipers with 410-millimeter rotors

Wheels and Tires
· Savini forged wheels, 22 x 9.5 inches front, 22 x 13 inches rear
· Pirelli P-Zero tires, 255/30/ZR-22 front, 335/35/ZR-22 rear

Exterior
· Custom TS Designs wide-body kit
· Air Design hood vents and rear spoiler
· Custom Axalta paint by Andy Meeh of Flying Iron Designs
· Diode Dynamics LED lighting
· Rigid undercar LED lighting

Interior
· Napa leather interior by Alea Leather
· Diode Dynamics LED lighting

Front profile of a Tjin Edition purple Ecoboost Mustang
TJIN Edition EcoBoost Mustang

TJIN Edition EcoBoost Mustang takes turbo-charged fun to the next level

This EcoBoost®-powered 2018 Mustang by TJIN Edition manages to shout even when parked with hypnotic Electric Purple paint combined with rivet style custom bodywork and RTR parts. An adjustable air suspension provides a slammed look when desired while still showcasing the Forgeline center-lock 20’s wheels. Putting some serious beast in the EcoBoost comes courtesy of a turbo kit from Full-Race with upgrades by BorgWarner.

Base Vehicle
· 2018 Mustang coupe
· 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine

Powertrain
· Ford Performance cat-back exhaust
· BorgWarner high-performance turbocharger
· Full-Race manifold, downpipe, intercooler and charge pipes
· Ford Performance shifter

Chassis
· Ford Performance strut brace
· Fully adjustable suspension by Air Lift® 3H
· VIAR compressors
· Baer Grizzlie big brakes, front

Wheels and Tires
· Center-lock Forgeline wheels, 20 x 10.5-inch front, 20 x 13-inch rear
· Michelin tires, 275/30-20 front, 335/25-20 rear

Exterior
· RTR body kit, including front and rear fenders, upper and lower grille, front chin spoiler, rear diffuser, rocker and rear quarter splitters, bumper inserts, hood extractors and rear wing
· QuickLift hood props
· Yellow fog lamps
· Custom bodywork and paint by LTMotorwerks
· Custom Electric Purple paint by PPG

Interior
· Recaro Sportster CS in black Katzkin leather
· Katzkin black leather rear seats
· Kicker Audio designed by LTMotorwerks
· RTR shift knob and floor mats

Front profile of a Bojix Design blue and silver Mustang GT
Bojix Design Mustang GT

Bojix Design Mustang GT brings both flash and dash

Subtlety be damned, this flashy 2018 Mustang GT will draw crowds everywhere it goes even amongst the wild designs of the SEMA Show. Bojix brings us another showstopper in stimulating two-tone blue and gray with wide 20-inch Savini wheels putting the appeal to the pavement. A rear seat-delete and upgraded aero elements emphasize this pony car is both show and go.

Base vehicle
· 2018 Mustang GT fastback
· 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
· 6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain
· Bojix Design supercar exhaust with Borla mufflers
· Ford Performance driveshaft loop

Chassis
· Ford Performance springs, shocks and sway bars
· Ford Performance front and rear hubs with extended wheel studs
· Two-piece Brembo rotors and fixed calipers

Wheels and Tires
· Savini SV67 wheels, 20 x 10-inch front, 20 x 11.5-inch rear
· Nitto NT05 tires, 305/30/R-20 front, 315/35/R-20 rear

Exterior
· Air Design front bumper with splitter, rocker panels and hood vents
· APR carbon fiber front splitter and drag wing
· Bojix Design lower front grille edit
· Custom Bojix PPG paint scheme
· Ford Performance hood struts and tie-down kit
· Ford Performance decklid trim panel

Interior
· Recaro Sportster CR black leather seats with black stitching
· Rear seat-delete
· Kicker Audio with 10-inch solo baric L7 subwoofers