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2015 Mustang GT Castrol Oil Commercial

2015 Mustang GT Castrol Oil Commercial

Take a look at this new Castrol Edge commercial that features a 2015 Roush Stage 3 Mustang in its Castrol Oil “Titanium Strong Virtual Drift.” livery.

The driver is Matt Powers who was commissioned to drive this RS3 Mustang on a closed course with a specially designed virtual reality helmet that simulated a virtual world.

As you will see he puts this very real Mustang through its paces drifting and power sliding all over the track which appears to be the old Marine Corps station base in Orange County, California.

The old El Torro air base features expansive runways, hangars, roads and buildings which have been used for a wide variety of events, filming and other activities since 2002 when it closed as a marine base.

This place has over eight million square feet of runways available, and has been used for vintage auto racing and filming numerous television shows, commercials and movies as well as car club events, driving schools, vehicle testing and corporate events.

Looks like a fun place to take a new 2015 Mustang GT out for some fun driving to us - what do you think?

This entry was posted in News and tagged mustang commercial, 2015 mustang gt, matt powers, castrol oil commercial, castrol titanium oil, virtual reality world on June 1, 2015 by Brothers Performance.
Ford Announces the 2016 Mustang GT/CS—GT, EcoBoost and Convertible Get New Features

Ford Announces the 2016 Mustang GT/CS—GT, EcoBoost and Convertible Get New Features

Ford’s iconic Mustang is forever evolving. And for 2016 Ford announces the 2016 Mustang GT/CS—GT, EcoBoost and Convertible Get New Features. Enthusiasts can now select between the fastback and convertible body styles, but the big news is the return of the California Special Package and the hot, new Pony Package for the EcoBoost Mustang. These trim packages were first available in the 1960s, and again forty years later on the S197 models. But the 2016 feature and option list runs so much deeper.

All 2016 Mustang will get hood vent-integrated turn signals, which was first offered on the 1967 Mustang. “Secondary indicators in the hood vents represent an iconic piece of pony car DNA,” said Melanie Banker, Mustang marketing manager. Now, this segment-exclusive feature will serve as an additional “heads-up” for Mustang GT drivers.
“Mustang enthusiasts are not shy about telling us what they want,” added Banker, “and we’re constantly exploring ideas together with our engineering team to develop new features we know our customers will love. These new hood vent indicators for the GT model are a perfect example of us communicating customer feedback to Mustang engineers and the team responding with an exclusive new feature for owners of the 2016 Mustang GT.”

2016 Mustang GT Equipped with the Black Accent Package

Wheels, Stripes and Trim
Ford knows Mustang owners love personalization, so for 2016 it is offering packages that fit the times. We’ve all seen the blacked out, or “murdered” look and Ford will make it easy for Mustang GT owners to capture it with the new Black Accent Package, available this fall. According to Ford, “Fastback and convertible Mustang GT models with this package will showcase special 19-inch black-painted alloy wheels, black decklid spoiler, dark taillamp trim, and 5.0 and pony logos in black.” And the Brothersperformance.com team expects this to be a hot one.
Those looking to mix up the colors might want to select the painted black roof option that’s now available for the EcoBoost-equipped Mustang and the Mustang GT. This will give your 2016 Mustang a look similar to that of the 2012 Boss 302.
Ford is also offering an exclusive to the Mustang EcoBoost Premium, which is fresh take on the Pony Package. The new Pony Package will include special 19-inch polished aluminum wheels, tri-bar pony logo on the grille, side stripe and chrome window surround. The fastback Mustang with Pony Package is sure to stand out from the crowd when it arrives in late 2015.
The Ford Mustang is all about racing and so the sixth-generation Mustang will be made available with over-the-top racing stripes direct from the factory. Stripes will be offered in black or silver, and will be available on most color and trim packages.

And while more subtle-looking than in previous years, Ford will bring back the California Special package. Ford unveiled the 2008 Mustang GT/CS, or California Special to match the style of the 1968 GT/CS. Ford originally built approximately 4,118 units in 1968. The original California Special Mustangs were sold on the West coast and developed by Carroll Shelby. They featured fog lamps, twist-type hood pins, a race-style gas fill cap, 1965 T-Bird taillights, GT/CS side striping, and deck-lid spoiler. For 2016, Mustang GT Premium owners can order the California Special Package with a host of features including:
• 19-inch ebony-painted machined aluminum wheels
• Ebony leather/Miko suede seat inserts with red contrast stitching and embossed logo
• Unique door panel inserts and premium carpet featuring red contrast stitching
• Unique aluminum dashboard finish with California Special badge
• Hood and side stripes
• Black pedestal spoiler
• Unique faux gas cap
• Strut tower brace with unique California Special badging
• Dark taillamp accents
• Black-painted mirrors, hood vents
• Performance front splitter
• Unique grille with tri-bar pony logo

Convertible Stang A Real Performer
Ford’s go-fast option, the Performance Pack will now be offered on the 2016 Mustang GT convertible, when equipped with manual transmission. To maintain the highest level of handling and ride quality, Ford increased structural bracing, plus it revised critical suspension components, along with the brakes, wheels and tires.
Of course, it will feature improved acceleration, thanks to the 3.73 gears and braking is hopped up with the excellent six-piston Brembos. Performance Pack features include:
• Unique chassis tuning, with strut tower brace and K-brace
• Larger radiator
• Revised suspension with upsized rear sway bar, heavy-duty front springs
• Six-piston Brembo front brake calipers
• 19x9-inch front, 19x9.5-inch rear ebony-painted aluminum wheels with summer tires
• Unique tuning for stability control, ABS and electric power-assisted steering
• Torsen® limited-slip differential with 3.73 axle ratio
• Engine-turned aluminum instrument panel with auxiliary gauges
• More aggressive front splitter; rear spoiler delete

“Ford Mustang GT fastback with Performance Package has been very popular,” said Banker. “Customer feedback indicated a strong desire for the package on the convertible model as well, and the 2016 Mustang GT delivers.”

2016 Mustang GT Equipped with the Black Accent Package

2016 Mustang GT Equipped with the Black Accent Package

SYNC 3 Connects Drivers With Their Mustang
SYNC® 3, Ford’s next-generation communications and entertainment system, is coming for Mustang equipped with Premium Package for 2016. With a faster, more intuitive, easier than ever to use interface, improved voice command and AppLinkTM functionality, SYNC 3 now features the ability to update system software via any unlocked Wi-Fi network – bringing Mustang owners closer to their car than ever before.

With the 2015 owning the performance market both on the street and on the track, the 2016 will up the ante, making it harder for the competition. The Shelby GT350 is right around the corner, and will provide a new level of handling and acceleration from a naturally aspirated 500-plus horsepower package. And if you’re craving more, click through our website and check out the latest bolt-ons for the S550 Mustang. Our BrothersPerformance shelves are stocked with cold-air kits, tuners, exhaust kits, blowers and much more.

Also, be sure to check out our YouTube Channel for the latest videos.

This entry was posted in News, Ford Mustang, 2016 Mustang News and tagged Shelby, Ecoboost, ford, mustang, evan smith, shelby gt350, evan j smith, convertible mustang, youtube, 2016 mustang, california special, 2016 mustang gt, pony package, performance pack, racing stripes, black accent package, 19-inch wheels, sync 3, wi-fi, Ford Mustang on May 11, 2015 by Evan Smith.
The Ford Mustang Celebrates Another Birthday

It has been a year already since Ford and numerous fan clubs around the world organized a series of events throughout April to celebrate the Ford Mustangs 50th birthday.

Well a year has past and last Friday the iconic Mustang celebrated its 51st birthday. This time around there were no "Mustangs Across America" drives, no mustang car shows. Instead, Ford is releasing a special movies series on how the latest Mustang came to be.

The first chapter is about the sixth-gen model’s design, which still is the subject of controversy among Mustang enthusiasts.

In this 10-minute video, various employees talk about designing a Mustang for the 21st century that still harks back to the iconic first-gen model. "When you’re redoing an icon, like the Mustang, it’s a combination of a great honor and extreme fear. Because you don’t want to screw up an icon," said one of the members of the design team. And judging by the way the 2015 car was received — lots of praise on one side and severe criticism on the other — that statement is by no means out of place. As a vehicle that stands as a symbol of freedom and independence, the Mustang has a lot of fans with a lot of expectations.

Designing a new pony isn’t easy, and, as Pericak himself puts it, it requires a team of enthusiasts that "eat, sleep, and breathe" Mustangs. Find out more about that in the video above and stay tuned for the following episodes.

This entry was posted in News and tagged ford, 2015 Mustang, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2015 mustang design, how the 2015 mustang was designed, Mustang design, mustang evolution, Ford Mustang on April 22, 2015 by Brothers Performance.
2016 Mustang GT350 Will Make Over 500 HP

2016 Mustang GT350 Will Make Over 500 HP

Shelby Mustangs have always been legendary in any true Mustang enthusiasts mind and now finally Ford are building one that Carrol Shelby would be proud of on the new S550 sixth generation platform.

One thing we still don't know is when exactly when Ford will release this potent new Pony and how they will offer it for sale. Here is the latest info we have learned about the Mustang Shelby GT350 from various sources on the internet.

Ford have previously stated this will be its most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever. Mustang6G.com sat down for a Q&A recently with Ford's own Shelby brand manager Jim Owens and they are reporting that the new Shelby GT350 5.2 L powerplant will will produce over 520 horsepower—which means more than 100 horsepower per liter. The 5.2-liter V-8 will also spin to a dizzying 8,250 rpm with the special new flat-plane crank rumored to be inside the engine.

We have also heard that there will almost certainly be a track-only "GT350S" some where down the production line. Given the rumors we heard about the GT350R's spectacular performance at the Nürburgring—which put it on par with the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Type 997 Porsche 911 GT3 RS—the potential of a totally unhinged variant seems staggering. Think Cobra Jet but good through a chicane.

Obviously, none of this news is good for the Mustang's arch rival, the Camaro. Right now, all signs are suggesting the new Shelbys are going eat the Z/28's lunch—and follow it out to the parking lot after school.

The best answer we've seen about availability for either model is the beginning of 2015's fourth quarter. To date, Ford hasn't even confirmed whether it'll be sold as a 2015 or 16 model, and in that regard, Owens stuck to the script, stating "we haven’t divulged the model year yet and there is a reason for that."

Whatever those reasons are, we're sure the new Mustangs will be worth the wait.

Source:Motorauthority

This entry was posted in News and tagged shelby gt350, gt350, mustang gt350, shelby mustang on April 2, 2015 by Brothers Performance.