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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Mercury's 2003 Messenger Sports Coupe Concept also up for Sale

The five Lincoln concept models that we told you about on Friday will be joined by the 2003 Mercury Messenger concept at the RM's Sports & Classics of Monterey auction on August 12th.

The two-seater sports coupe prototype of the soon-to-be discontinued Mercury brand broke cover at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit back in 2003. It was supposed to herald a new and more stylish design language for the company while some had also suggested that it may inspire a production model - unfortunately for Mercury, that never happened.

Influenced by the Cougars of the late sixties with a rakish roofline that recalls Ford's GT supercar, the rear-wheel drive Messenger Coupe was designed to be powered by the Dearborn automaker's familiar 4.6 liter V8 engine (the study is not fitted with a powertrain). The folks over at RM Auctions estimate that the Messenger can fetch between US$75,000 and $100,000.

Ford Shelby GT500

Ford Shelby GT500

The Shelby Mustang is a pinched performance var. of the Industrialist Mustang which was collective by Shelby Inhabitant from 1965 through 1970. Multitude the unveiling of the ordinal generation President Mustang, the Shelby nameplate was revitalized in 2007 for new spot action versions of the Mustang.

For 1967, the GT 350 carried over the K-Code mellow execution 289 with a 'COBRA' aluminum hi-rise. The GT 500 was adscititious to the roll, panoplied with the 428 Police Interceptor. These afterwards cars carried over few of the show modifications of the 1965-66 GT350s, although they did property more aesthetic changes.

Ford Shelby GT500

For 1968, the Cobra kinsfolk was applied to both models, and they were now marketed as the Shelby Cobra GT 350 and the Shelby Cobra GT 500. In February 1968, the Cobra GT 500-KR "Contender of the Route" debuted; low the thug was a 428 cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8 which was rated at 335 h.p. (250 kW).

Ford Shelby GT500

Shelby and Fording returned for the 2007 pattern gathering with the Shelby GT500. Introduced at the 2003 New Royalty Supranational Automobile Exhibit, the GT500 uses a 5.4 L (330 CID) Modular 500 hp (370 kW) supercharged V8. Features permit the Tremec TR-6060 6-speed exercise transmittal, break tuning, a embody kit, and 18 inch wheels.

Ford Shelby GT500

Friday, October 14, 2011

2011 Ford escape hybrid

2011 Ford escape hybrid

2011 Ford Escape, which is the best compact SUV for you if you want to drive a relic, but very popular.

2011 Ford Escape adds HD Radio capability to receive higher quality audio transmission where it is available. Escape way to bring more than one piece from 2010 and 2011 represent the last model year - thank God - is a vehicle that is derived from the Clinton administration. Escape went on sale in the summer of 2000 2001 model, and although some of the new engines, and formatting changes, the basic design and structural design of the originals.

2011 Ford escape hybrid

The base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 171 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Also back is an available 3.0-liter V-6 nets 240 horsepower and 223 lb-ft of torque. The XLS FWD base model comes with a five-speed manual transmission. Optional in this version and the standard on all models is a six-speed automatic transmission. The Escape Hybrid 2011 combines the new four-cylinder engine with an electric motor 177 hp total. This is a true hybrid that can run on electricity alone at low speeds, the gasoline engine alone, or two energy sources in combination. It auto-load the system battery on board, plug-in required. The 2011 Escape Hybrid uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT). One assumes the role of CVT automatic transmission, but with a rheostat delivery, such as power rather than the serial number of gears.

2011 Ford escape hybrid

Price range for the basic flight 2011 Ford $ 21.785 - $ 34.850. Representing a nominal increase on the 2010 Escape and prices, especially since this is the escape last year planning to leave, waiting for more discounts and sales incentives to be more abundant than the model year spent in anticipation of the retailers will receive revised Escapes beginning of the year 2012 and during the summer. (Base prices in this review are the manufacturer of the target bonus, commission 2011 Ford Escape is $ 725.)

2011 Ford escape hybrid

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Ford explorer 2012

Ford explorer 2012

The 2012 Ford Explorer now see the introduction of a 4-cylinder engine follows its predecessor in 2011. Main browser frame now shares the spotlight on the basic design of the Ford Taurus to come with a crossover-style uni-body construction.Ford has long been the biggest name in car production. Realizing that the demand in the world is headed for the luxury SUV, which they decided to go with the last re-design in the form of 2012 Ford Explorer.

Ford explorer 2012

2012 Ford Explorer feature three bar chrome grille in front of strips. In fact the car is a classic 4-door, but there is also room for up to 7 passengers, due to the disposal of its 3-row seats and a spacious luggage compartment. All of these seats can be folded flat to provide space for larger items. 2012 Ford Explorer with tinted glass windows, and have a roof largest moon. Standards such as air conditioning and cruise control are still present and several other minor improvements in the car. Outside the Explorer 2012, is the standard 17-inch wheels with the option of going up to 18 inch alloy wheels.

Ford explorer 2012

The line has been completely updated and a new and improved measurement tools and offers a navigation system with touch screen. Depending on the model you choose will obviously influence the type of mileage you will be able to get out of the new 2012 Ford Explorer, the browser that the board will give you an average of 25mpg on the highway.The Ford Explorer 2012 is clearly a car that is not only for their regular trips to the mall, but is more than capable of handling, Ford made sure it has enough features, especially designed to keep you firmly on the road, You want to take dirt roads the second time I understand.

Ford explorer 2012

The new 2012 Explorer is configured to charge anyone who wants one, about $ 28,000, which is set to be the base price for all models, there is no information on the upper end of the price range yet . One thing is certain, with all the additional security features and traction control, there will be many people desperate to try their new 2012 Ford Explorer on the open road.

Ford explorer 2012

Monday, September 5, 2011

2011 ford explorer

2011 ford explorer

The 2011 Ford Explorer has been redesigned with freshened styling, a new engine and new features. This plate moves like unibody construction venerable cross, sharing its basic design elements with the Ford Taurus. All explorers used traditional type of construction trucks. The 2011 model is about 1 inch shorter wheelbase, but about 4 inches longer than the 2010 version. Levels of equipment are the basis, the volume of high-end XLT and Limited. Each is available with front-or all-wheel drive. The AWD system console includes a dial that changes in the parameters of the accelerator and others to organize the mud, sand and snow. In all models is a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Optional 237 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder is expected to arrive for model year 2012. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic only. Maximum towing capacity is 5000 pounds with the V6 is 2000 pounds with 4-cylinder engine.

2011 ford explorer

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, traction control materials, curtain side airbags and front side airbags. Explorer uses MyFord Touch, which replaces traditional audio and climate controls with touch screen and voice recognition. It also includes the company's mobile phone synchronization and NC music player. Rear-obstacle detection is standard on XLT and Limited. Power adjustable pedals, driver seat memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, keyless engine start and remote entry / engine start is standard on the Limited.

2011 ford explorer

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

INTRODUCTION:"The Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca puts a race-ready version of the new Ford Mustang Boss 302 directly into enthusiasts' hands," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. "Laguna Seca isn't intended for Boss buyers who simply want an exhilarating daily driver. Think of it like a factory-built race car, which we hope avid racers and track-day fans are going to love."

New 2012 Ford Bronco

Here is the Ford Bronco. You can see pictures, reviews, specifications & prices Ford Bronco in here. Ford Bronco is coming out in the market shortly, and several spy photos have already surfaced – over the internet.The Ford Bronco concept was designed as a basic utility vehicle, featuring a three-door layout and manual windows. If Ford green-lights the Bronco for production, it likely won’t get

Friday, August 19, 2011

Ford Lightning

The First Generation 1993 1994 1995The first Lightning was the 1993 Ford Lightning F-150. Produced in limited number in 1993, 1994 and 1995. Originally offered in black or red, the color white was added for 1994 and 1995. There were a total of 11,563 Ford Lightning trucks procuded of the first generation. Offered only in a standard-cab short-bed fleetside (styleside).The truck was born

2012 Ford Focus ST

2012 Ford Focus ST

2012 Ford Focus ST is equipped with a turbocharged engine is equipped with 2.0-liter EcoBoost. It has a four-cylinder engine that can generate electricity at 247 hp and maximum torque of 266 pf. Powerful machine with manual transmission and a six-speed torque vectoring system Ford control. Specification of ST comes with five doors and EcoBoost 2.0-liter engine with extra power from the electric motor unit in an attempt to focus on fuel consumption of gas.

2012 Ford Focus ST

Fuel use more weight with the high performance Focus RS-305 variants were able to demonstrate the power of horses. San accent PS 250 also shows engine version 2.0 four-cylinder EcoBoost Ford. This vehicle has a size of length (in) 178.7 inches Width 71.9 inches Height 58.1 inches. 104.3-inch wheelbase with the size.