SEMA 2018: Five of the Coolest Mustang GTs to Look Out For
With more than 50 exhibit vehicles, Ford will have the largest original equipment manufacturer display at the Las Vegas show, Oct. 30.
Top tuners are at it again cranking up America’s favorite sports car even more for the 2018 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association Show (SEMA), 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.
Galpin Auto Sports (pictured above)
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
- Six-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
CJ Pony Parts 5.0-liter supercharged drift Mustang GT
CJ Pony Parts brings an American tribute with a metallic twist for this 700-plus-horsepower 2018 Mustang GT at SEMA 2018. 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
