Showing posts with label Ford Performance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ford Performance. Show all posts
Friday, January 19, 2018
Coming Soon: 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt With 475-HP
Ford is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bullitt with a subtle, muscular Mustang. We think McQueen would dig it!
Fifty years ago, Steve McQueen had all the Ford branding ripped off the Mustang he’d be driving in Bullitt. That treatment has, over the decades, become a powerful brand. Irony, that. But no matter: The Bullitt Mustang is great, and after a decade furlough, it’s back.
You already know the look: dark green paint, black mag wheels, blacked-out exhaust tips, and minimal badging. The 2019 Bullitt is still, hands down, the best-looking version of the latest Mustang. Minor interior tweaks include instrument panel graphics, specific dash stitching, and a unique pattern for the standard seats (Recaros are optional).
Mechanical changes make the Bullitt the meanest Mustang shy of a GT350. The 5.0-liter V8 gets a larger throttle body and special intake for at least a 15-hp bump over the 460-hp GT. “We know we're over 475 hp and are still going through the final tuning to try to push that,” says chief engineer Carl Widdman. A six-speed manual is the only transmission. Ford’s 10-speed automatic may have facilitated quicker acceleration, but Steve wouldn’t have cared, and neither should you. Active exhaust is standard. Widdman promises this Bullitt—the first since 2008, before Ford introduced the Coyote 5.0-liter V-8—will have a distinct growl. Top speed has been raised from 155 to 163 mph.
The Bullitt essentially carries over suspension and brake upgrades from the GT’s Performance Pack—Brembo brakes with larger rotors, Michelin PS4 summer tires. Magnetorheological dampers will be optional. The Bullitt will not be offered with the track-oriented Performance Pack 2 (Michelin Sport Cup tires, stiffer suspension aero modifications). “Different kind of car,” Widdman says.
It’s also, Widdman’s careful to point out, a different kind of car than the original. The retro vibes come through more powerfully than ever in the marketing, thanks to the fiftieth anniversary and the rediscovery of the movie car. Ford even brought in Steve McQueen’s 30-year-old granddaughter, Molly, to introduce the thing. But for the Mustang development team, “Bullitt” is merely a byword for a “cool, refined, understated setup.”
Brighton Ford is excited to bring these muscle cars to buyers in the state of Michigan. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook Page for details on when we will have a 2019 Bullitt Mustang for you to test drive!
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Article compliments of David Zenlea of Road & Track
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WHY BRIGHTON FORD IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR SOUTH LYON, HOWELL, FENTON, PINCKNEY, HARTLAND, NEW HUDSON, NOVI & ANN ARBOR DRIVERS LOOKING FOR A NEW FORD OR USED CAR
It could be our large and accommodating selection of new Ford models, including the ever so popular Ford Escape, Fusion, F-150, Focus, Mustang and Explorer. Perhaps it's our equally vast range of high-quality, used vehicles. We have all makes and models and even have Brighton Ford Certified Used vehicles that include 24/7 roadside assistance and 100,000 mile/7 year warranty!
It may also very well be the Ford financing offers available to customers who shop with Brighton Ford. With these auto loan and car lease options, shoppers feel at ease, worry-free, and extra satisfied with their purchase.
Brighton Ford isn't only a place for those in the market for a new Ford truck, car or SUV, we're also the go-to spot for those already behind the wheel. Customers find our car service and maintenance center, also located in Brighton, Michigan, both convenient and competent.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The Ford GT Takes Home The Top North American Concept Vehicle Award
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| Courtesy of Ford Motor Company |
BRIGHTON, Mich. - The Ford GT takes home the Top American Concept Vehicle Award, and these awards always focus on and recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the auto industry as a whole. The fact that Ford's player in the sports car game is getting so much national recognition is super exciting! Each of the vehicle candidates were put through an intense selection process headed by more than two dozen jurors, and every vehicle nominated was introduced during this season's North American auto shows in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and New York. Finalists in the category included the Aston Martin Vulcan, the Buick Avenir and the Ford GT.
The Ford GT took home the 2015 Production Preview Concept award, which marked the brand's 20th time as a category finalist and the fifth time as category winner. One of the jurors stated that the "Ford GT is already one of the all-time great designs, with styling that is simultaneously breathtaking and aerodynamically functional. A car for the ages."
The Ford GT takes home the Top American Concept Vehicle Award, which isn't surprising due to the national and international popularity the GT has been generating lately. The 2017 Ford GT will feature a stunning, next-generation twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, and will produce more than 600 horsepower. The exciting EcoBoost engine will also be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle for a near instantaneous gear change and exceptional driver control.
The new GT will join other Ford models, the Focus ST, Fiesta ST, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350® and the Shelby® GT350R, as the latest addition to the Ford Performance lineup. At your local Hartland Area Used Car Dealer, we offer deals on New Cars and Used Cars, as well as Performance Cars. If you would like to see them up close and personal, feel free to stop by! Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Pricing of the 2017 Ford GT
The 2017 Ford GT's twin-turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 boasts more than 600 horsepower, easily making this one of the most impressive performance vehicles in the world. What will it cost a consumer for all of this power? Well, Ford's performance division recently announced that price of the 2017 Ford GT will start at $400,000! The 250 units of the car, which are mostly built by hand, are excepted to head into production next year.
Sure, it is a bit of a price jump compared to other Ford vehicles. However, the new GT is everything a supercar enthusiast could want in a vehicle. The technology and capability that the Ford GT offers are raising the bar for performance vehicles as we know it. The supercar will feature innovations that can be applied across Ford's future product portfolio, which means that Ford will ultimately be improving vehicles for all of their customers across the board!
Looking for a quality, safe, and advanced vehicle that will fit into your family's budget? No worries, Brighton Ford can help! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Ford Donates NAIAS "Innovation Park" Display to Local Organizations
Ford's "Innovation Park" display integrated water and plant elements to exemplify how Ford researchers are making use of organic materials while reducing waste, carbon dioxide emissions, and water usage. All of the plants, trees, and flowers that were in the display will be relocated to greenhouses at Detroit's Belle Isle Park, while the forty pieces of concrete that formed the foundation of the park make their way to North Star Reach - a nonprofit organization in Pinckney, Michigan that provides a year-round camp for children with serious and life-threatening illnesses. Ford donating the NAIAS "Innovation Park" display to two local organizations in Southeast Michigan is just another demonstration of the company's devotion to sustainability. If you are interested in learning more about Ford's Blueprint for Sustainability, please click here.
Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
Ford & Petty's Garage Build Limited-Edition Mustang GT
Petty's Garage and Ford will be joining forcing to build two versions of Petty's Mustang GT; a Stage 1 model that is limited to 100 units and a Stage 2 that is limited to an exclusive 43 units. Both of the fastback Mustang GT's will house a 5.0-liter engine that will boost an insane 627-horsepower, 20-inch Petty's Garage HRE FlowForm wheels, and a MagnaFlow exhaust system. Stage 1 and Stage 2 Petty's Garage Mustang GTs will be customized with a variety of visually pleasing and performance-enhancing features. The front and rear fascias will both have unique new looks, displaying some of the Mustang GT's prominent new features like the showcased race-inspired spoiler. Inside the Mustang will be embroidered head restraints, floor mats, and Richard Petty's own signature on the dashboard.
Stage 1 Mustang GTs will be available in any color, including all unique bodywork painted to match. Stage 2 will include all of the same features at Stage 1, but will offer customers a massive brake upgrade, a complete Petty's Garage two-tone paint job, and HRE three-piece forged-aluminum wheels. Believe us, Stage 2 is a model fit for a rockstar; just ask AC/DC's lead singer Brian Johnson. He could not resist Ford & Petty's Garage limited-edition Mustang GT, identifying it as "one of the best cars he's ever driven".
Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.
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Monday, February 16, 2015
New Stability Control Technology to be Featured on Focus RS
There is an impressive addition to the new Focus that will actually be able to predict the future. Well, predict future spinouts that is. The new stability control technology that will be featured on the Focus RS can determine when a car meets conditions that may lead to a spin and then take the proper precautions to prevent the driver from losing control. The enhanced transitional stability technology will be a standard on the new Ford Focus RS, combining real-time data from sensors placed throughout the car that will anticipate possible spinouts by 100 to 200 milliseconds.
For the best selection of Ford's latest vehicles, visit us at Brighton Ford! We are located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Ford Showcases Innovative Ways at 2015 NAIAS
When you attend the 2015 NAIAS, you should definitely plan to spend a decent chunk of your time at the Ford display. Along with debuting three new performance vehicles at the show, the Ford GT, Shelby GT350R, and F-150 Raptor, Ford is also showcasing their innovative ways by introducing not one, not two, but THREE new displays in their exhibit. The displays range from an Enthusiasts' Gallery featuring vintage photos of amazing moments in Ford racing history to an "Innovation Park" that shows visitors how Ford researchers are using organic materials, reducing waste, and using other environmentally sensitive technologies.
Innovation Park encourages attendees to explore how Ford researchers are working to include water and plant elements to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and water usage. The exhibit is decorated with trees, perennials, soils, and water features from the Henry Ford Fairlane Estate, creating a very relaxing atmosphere for visitors! After you recharge your batteries at Innovation Park, head over to the EcoBoost display and see a gallery of all seven of Ford's fuel-saving EcoBoost engines. There are even racing games for guests to play that are themed around "Eco" and "Boost".
Lastly, visitors can make their way to the Enthusiasts' Gallery where Ford and Revell® will be giving away special limited-edition F-150 Raptor model kits. The FREE collectable model kit allows for kids to build and play with their very own mini Raptor model! The 2015 NAIAS will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Saturday, January 17th through Saturday, January 24th and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 25th.
Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-7417.
Visit our "Believe in our Community" website: http://www.brightonford.com/believe
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