Ford has just released the special edition Ford Transit SportVan for the British market. This special edition van is based on the 260 model with short wheelbase and a front wheel drive. Some of the new features you’ll find within this special edition van include a white paintwork, wide blue bonnet stripes, 18-inch alloy rims, twin exhaust pipes and new spoilers. Underneath, the van is equipped with a 2.2-liter TDCi diesel engine mated to a six-speed transmission that is capable of producing 140 PS. Limited to just 80 units, the Ford Transit SportVan will set you back 22,030 GBP. [Zercustoms]
Here is a road test video of the Ford Shelby GT500 and Hennessey Performance’s HPE550 Camaro. Both the GT500′s and HPE550 are powered with the same power plants. The GT500′s engine is essentially the same 5.4-liter DOHC, 32-valve iron-block beast used in the 2007 Shelby GT500. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Created by Galpin Auto Sports for the U.S. Air Force, the fighter jet-inspired X-1 Ford Mustang features a jet cockpit complete with advanced instrumentation and a single-driver seat in center of vehicle. It must be difficult to drive this car. The car also has a dashboard that comes equipped with a sensor pack to display night and thermal vision. [TechEBlog]
Tiff Needell from Fifth Gear pits the Vauxhaull Astra GT against the Ford Escort RS Turbo, which are both classic racing cars from the past. Which one is better? Watch the video after the jump. More»
A Euro-spec Ford Focus RS was recently spotted in Royal Oak, MI. The car is powered by a an inline-5 engine that generates 275hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Ford UK has added a new member to its Fiesta range, with the introduction of Fiesta Sport Edition (3-door body style) for the European market. This new model will come in three engine options: a 1.4-liter and a 1.6-liter gasoline engines and a 1.6-liter TDCi turbo diesel engine. In addition, the three-door Fiesta Sport will have a new lower grille change, darker headlamps, a new front apron, chunky side skirts, a rear apron and the obvious enhancement of new 16-inch alloy wheels. Other upgrades to enable the re-worked Fiesta to stick on the road better include stiffer springs, new absorbers, a lowered suspension (by 9 mm), a re-tuned steering system as well as an ESP system that can be completely switched off. [Carscoop]
