2012 FORD MUSTANG COBRA JET

Ford announced a 50-unit limited run of 2012 Cobra Jet Mustangs – the legendary turn-key ready drag race cars are legal for NHRA stock car racing, IHRA and NMRA classes only [photos above - 2010 model].
2012 Cobra will be based on 2010 Mustang and feature a aluminum 5.4 liter DOHC V8 with 2.3 liter TVS supercharger or 4.0 liter Whipple supercharger [430 HP and 500 HP]. Updated include Manley H-beam connecting rods, Strange Engineering brakes, a double keyed crankshaft snout, and black anodized wheels with Goodyears. 2012 Jet comes in red, Grabber Blue or Winner Whiter colors with optional graphics package.
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Pro Touring

Engine
Type: LS1 – stock displacement (347 cid/5.7L)
Block: Stock GM aluminum
Fuel Delivery: Rick’s fuel tank with Vaporworx fuel pump module

Drivetrain
Transmission: Tremec T56 six-speed
Clutch: Stock LS7
Rear End: GM 12-bolt, 3.73 gears with Eaton Positraction

Chassis & Suspension
Chassis: Stock Camaro subframes front and rear

Front
Suspension: Hotchkis TVS tubular control arms
Steering: Saginaw 600 steering box w/phosphorus-bronze bushed pitman arm, Hotchkis tie-rod adjusters
Springs: Hotchkis
Spindles: Stock
Shocks: Bilstein (Hotchkis valved)
Sway Bar: Hotchkis 1 1/8-inch diameter hollow
Brakes: C4 Corvette calipers with 13-inch rotors

Rear

Suspension: Hotchkis

Springs: Hotchkis multi-leaf with Hotchkis hangers and shackles

Shocks: Bilstein (Hotchkis valved)

Sway Bar: Hotchkis TVS

Brakes: Fourth-gen Camaro calipers with 12-inch rotors

Wheels & Tires

Wheels: Vintage Wheel Works V45, 17×9.5 front and rear

Tires: Nitto NT05 P275/40ZR17 front and rear

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Lingenfelter Trans Am: near production version

Finally, it looks like Lingenfelter has finished their LTA [Lingenfelter Trans Am]. They showed their finished bright orange version in 2010 SEMA show.
The Lingenfelter TA concept is powered by a 455-cubic-inch LS-series V-8, producing 655 hp and 610 lb-ft of torque.
No word on production schedule or pricing yet…
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Eleanor is Up For Auction

Ever wanted the chance to own Eleanor and not some replica? Here’s your chance but it’s going to cost you.

Stop everything you are doing this instant and start counting your money. For those who have seen “Gone in 60 Seconds”, the 2000 remake starring Nicolas Cage, something very special from that movie is heading to the auction block next month. Yes, it is Eleanor, the modified 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 – and not one of the stunt models used in the film but the actual “Hero” car used for all close-up shots and post-production publicity events. If it matters to you, Nicolas Cage’s own ass sat in the driver’s seat.The car was built by Cinema Vehicle Services and Chip Foose. Power comes from a 400-horsepower Ford V8 crate engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. Other features include power steering and brakes, a lowered suspension, driving lights, custom body kit with new fender flares, side skirts with exhaust outlets and 17″ rims wrapped in Goodyear F1 tires. Inside there’s a fire extinguisher, the Go-Baby-Go shift-knob button and a nitrous injection switch. The car is currently owned by a private collector and you can expect for it to fetch a hefty sum at auction. Of course you could always buy a replica, but this is the real deal.