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John Force Racing news 2010-01-28

28.01.10

Valid FOCUSED ON 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP ADDRESSES Profitable ISSUES
Completes Year-yearn Consolidation of Racing Operations at Brownsburg Bog

YORBA LINDA -- Responding to an unpredictable frugality drag racing icon John Wrench on Thursday outlined a plan to insure both the competitive and pecuniary viability of John Force Racing, Inc., for years to wake up. The plan has been a work in progress for over a year.

The cornerstones of Pressure's initiative are (1) a reduction in the slues of cars the team will support next age in its bid for an unprecedented 17th NHRA Full Throttle Uproarious Car championship; (2) re-location of all JFR racing resources to the Brownsburg masterliness; (3) creation of new revenue streams through assembly of the BOSS 500 engine and the JFR chassis; and (4) personnel consolidation.

"In this thriftiness," Force said, "I'm having to re-reckon my programs and my people to create a trick plan for the future. It's all about the Next Generation."

Source: Motorsport.com

Leaked: 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Order Book

29.01.10

The 2011 Ford Mustang is out for blood with two new, more compelling engines this year, but the hottest works model, the GT500, is poised to arrive at a fail as well. A leaked product ordering lead reveals the key changes that are coming, including a new SVT gig package. The updates to the 2011 Shelby GT500 string along with the upgrades to the regular Mustang, though the 5.0-liter V-8 locomotive doesn't join the party--that's the 2011 Shelby GT350's r--instead going with a new aluminum-exclude version of the 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 machine found in previous GT500s. Official horsepower and torque ratings for the appliance are still in the mist, however, listed as "TBD" in the order words. We expect the engine to turn out at least the 540 horsepower and 510 produce-feet we saw in the iron-block 2010 ideal. Available in both Coupe and Convertible models, the 2011 Shelby GT500 promises to be as company a tire-roaster as ever, but with the addition of the new SVT interpretation package, it'll handle hard driving as well. A 3.73-proportion limited slip rear axle, peerless 19/20-by-9.5-inch front/construct wheels, and custom shocks and springs will stop the big and brawny beast put its power to the foundation and around the corners. Other upgrades with the SVT pack contain unique stripes along the top and sides, a spoiler with a Gurney erupt, a shift knob and upgraded Z-rated tires. Opt for the SVT kit and you'll have to do without the Shaker 1000 audio system, but the big V-8's army-fed whine will be music enough for anyone interested in SVT behaviour anyway. Other changes for the 2011 GT500 group new Race Red and Ingot Silver Metallic paint colors, replacing the Torch Red and Renowned Silver Metallic of the 2010 models. Other key exterior cues for the 2011 copy include a coiled Cobra badge on the grille and front fenders, an aluminum power-dome hood with working agitation extractors, redesigned front and rear bumper clips, advantage a rear diffuser and decklid spoiler. 19-inch adulterate wheels are standard, as are Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires in 255/40 front and 285/35 upraise sizes. A glass roof is a new way out added to the Coupe, previously only on tap on the standard Mustang GT. HID headlamps are also archetype this year, along with electric power-support steering, a single-CD option for the Shaker 500 and Shaker 1000 stereos, and an integrated spotter mirror image on the wing mirrors. HD Radio is also now included in the Electronics Parcel. For the full details of what's coming, check out the specs in the gallery above, and don't omit our look at the mullet-inducing, tumultuous and woolly 2010 Shelby GT500 Convertible for similarity. [ModularFords]

Source: Motor Authority (blog)

Small, electric and sporty cars take Detroit spotlight

18.01.10

The all-disc-drive Spyder looks like a delete between the sleek Audi TT Roadster and a Prescription 1 racer. Its metallic paint is dazzling, and the interior is Spartan yet elegant.

The R8 coupe powered by a 525 horsepower V-10 locomotive goes from zero to 60 in a breathtaking 3.7 seconds. Gas mileage isn't so artistic, up to 20 mpg on the highway.

The convertible is due in showrooms in July. The amount is likely to be north of $155,000.

FORD Convergence

The Focus pushes the compact car to a new smooth out of appearance and quality.

Its body is sculpted and aerodynamic, and creases in the page metal give the impression of air flowing smoothly from front to back. It has priceless-looking headlamps and tail lights, and the silver paint on a display representation is top-notch.

The new Focus, due in showrooms at cock crow in 2011, is powered by a new two-liter four-cylinder apparatus. Ford said mileage will be around 40 mpg on the highway.

HONDA CR-Z

Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald