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ROUSH Takes the Pole with the New 427R Trak
Pak Mustang
Jack Roush
knows a thing or two about racing and Mustangs. His road racing career
includes more than 110 wins and 20 national championships, and this vast
expertise is evident throughout the latest special edition Mustang
offering from ROUSH Performance – the 2008 ROUSH 427R Trak Pak.
Designed for the daily driver who enjoys pushing his car to the limits on
open track days, the ROUSH 427R Trak Pak Mustang has plenty of specialized
content to accommodate the unique needs of those who like driving up to
the edge on the racetrack in a safe, controlled environment.
With the addition of the intercooled ROUSHcharger the 427R Trak Pak
Mustang has 435 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, plenty of power to
quickly get up to speed on the straightaways. The cooling system has been
enhanced with a black bar high flow front grille and radiator cooling
shields. There is a functional strut tower brace under the hood to help
strengthen the chassis and decrease unwanted twisting.
The suspension system has been completely revamped to easily manage the
twists and turns of a road course. The ROUSH 427R Trak Pak suspension
includes adjustable front and rear shocks, front and rear springs, front
and rear stabilization bars, front and rear jounce bumpers and adjustable
camber/caster plates.
To whoa this pony down ROUSH adds 6-piston front calipers with 14-inch,
two-piece slotted front rotors and slotted rear rotors. The brake pads are
replaced with high-performance racing quality versions, and the new ROUSH
brake cooling system and high temperature brake fluid will ensure that the
brakes will be ready when you need them the most.
The ROUSH three-piece aerobody kit gives the car a menacing look as it
roars past the other cars on the track, and consists of a front fascia,
front chin spoiler and hood scoop. The ROUSH 427R Trak Pak Mustang will
also be available with an optional functional, adjustable rear carbon
fiber spoiler, which in testing, provided additional rear downforce. The
car rides on 18-inch forged wheels painted a dark charcoal and mounted to
ultra-performance tires for maximum grip on the racetrack. The functional
hood pins, unique graphics and badging add to the overall styling of the
car.
Inside the cockpit the driver will immediately notice the addition of the
new three-gauge dash pod with engine oil temperature, coolant temperature
and a boost gauge. A shift light has also been integrated into this dash
pod as well. The ROUSH sport leather seating, short throw shifter with
retro-style ball, and four-piece performance pedal kit help to round out
the interior styling.
"There is a lot of innovation in these cars that came directly from what
we used in my Trans-Am and IMSA racing days and to see it transferred to a
street car and for open track use is extremely gratifying," said Jack
Roush. "There are no other Mustangs on the market with standard equipment
like adjustable camber plates or brake cooling ducts and I fully expect to
see this car flex its American muscle and run past the European imports
that seem to dominate these types of track events."
"Even though this car has, obviously, a lot of content which was designed
for track use, I foresee most owners using this as a 'daily driver' as the
handling of the ROUSH 427R Trak Pak Mustang is our best-handling Mustang
ever," said Joe Thompson, ROUSH Performance vice-president and general
manager. "The handling on this Trak Pak Mustang is truly something
amazing."
The ROUSH 427R Trak Pak Mustang went through thousands of miles of testing
on the streets and racetracks prior to being approved for production. The
ROUSH engineering staff would continually evaluate the functionality and
durability of the parts on racetracks such as Road America (Elkhart Lake,
Wis.), Gingerman Raceway (South Haven, Mich.), and Hallett Motor Racing
Circuit (Hallett, Okla.).
There are just a handful of options available for the ROUSH 427R Trak Pak
Mustang, including white electro luminescent gauges, carbon fiber dash
trim kit, and the ROUSH rear quarter window louvers.
The ROUSH 427R Trak Pak Mustang has a suggested retail price of $58,245.
The vehicle is expected to be available in the late summer, just in time
to put some humility into the other drivers prior to the end of the open
track season. This car will be limited in production to 100 units.
Current owners of ROUSH Mustangs will be pleased to learn that some of the
427R Trak Pak Mustang components will be available separately. Pricing and
component details will be available shortly. |
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