With just bolt-ons, Derek Venable took his 2013 Shelby GT500 to 193.6 mph from a standing start in just one mile at the world famous Texas Mile land-speed racing event (LSR). How’s that for impressive? The stock car went 174.7 mph, which is impressive, but the RevanRacing.com bolt-on mods added 150 whp and 19 mph […] More »
By: Phillip Ferrini | February 12, 2014
Although we’re still a bit unsure about exactly what it’ll be called, we’re definitely starting to get a clearer vision of the new Ford Mustang variant expected to replace the Shelby GT500. Spy photographers recently caught a few shots of what is believed to be a prototype for the Shelby replacement in Michigan, which is […] More »
By: TMS Editor | February 5, 2014
There’s no way around it, the 2013/’14 Shelby GT500 is a legend. Beyond its killer looks, corner carving abilities and other high-zoot features, it’s got that mighty 5.8L “Condor” cammer motor and it’s a force to be reckoned with! Why with some simple mods and more boost, we’re talking four-digit horsepower with ease! Take for […] More »
By: Phillip Ferrini | February 3, 2014
Apparently, the huge appeal of the Shelby nameplate isn’t just limited to Mustangs. A 1956 F-100 pick-up inspired by the iconic brand sold for a staggering $450,000 at the recent Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, according to a Muscle Mustang Fast Fords report. The F-100, known as “Snakebit,” was first unveiled by KISS-bassist Gene Simmons and […] More »
By: TMS Editor | January 28, 2014
Here’s something you don’t see everyday, a Mustang vs an exotic: In this case a bolt-on 2013 Shelby GT500 vs a McLaren MP4-12C. The McLaren is truly a tool for pure speed with a twin-turbo 3.8L V8 good for 616 HP and 443 LB-FT backed by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and weighing 3305-pounds WITH the […] More »
By: Phillip Ferrini | November 27, 2013
Las Vegas is one of the top entertainment destinations in the world, and for many travelers, it’s one of the best places to get the full “American experience:” food, firearms and fast cars! Since I was going to be in Las Vegas for SEMA, I decided to complete my American experience trifecta by driving the best muscle […] More »
By: TMS Editor | November 26, 2013
When it comes to wild concepts centered on the Ford Mustang, we thought we’d just about seen them all, but apparently not. One of the latest we’ve stumbled on is a remote control Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 built with 3,500 Lego parts. The model car, developed by a civil engineer by the name of Fernando […] More »
By: TMS Editor | October 18, 2013
