Added: 02/03/2006 |
The 2007 Ford Coupe Heralds A Return Of A Mustang That Was Once A DreamThe 2007 Ford Coupe inspires memories from the past related to the Mustang that are guaranteed to produce an adrenalin rush. Ever since the movie Bullit, in which Steve McQueen spent a good twenty minutes film time racing a Mustang after bad guys, supported by the mechanical symphony of a menacing race V-8, audiences around the world have been captivated by Ford’s American coupe. Today. Ford is producing a version of the Mustang for 2007 that captures all the design features of the original, while taking handling and straight-line performance to new heights of excellence. The 2007 Ford Coupe is set to be remembered as a milestone for the Mustang, and will appropriately be called the Ford Shelby GT500.
By retaining the classic outline of the original, and gently rounding the curves the 2007 Ford Coupe retains the much admired appearance for which it is fondly remembered. Ford has boxed clever with the Mustang, because by collaborating with Carroll Shelby and his Special Vehicle Team (SVT) they have not only resurrected a proven engineering arrangement, they have also re-established a title for a vehicle that has stood the test of time. Unless you’ve been living off-world for the past forty years, you should recognise the name 'Ford Shelby GT500’, as relating to a fast road car. In addition you should also be aware that under all the power and up-rated handling dwells a mass production assembled Ford Mustang. If you have been off-world all that rime then hire a video of the movie ‘Bullit’, for a taste of what the 2007 Ford Coupe will be offering, but don’t attempt to mirror what you see on film otherwise you won’t be driving anything.
Manufacturers of fast road cars will be making a huge attempt to attract attention and customers in 2007. - Chevrolet with their Camaro, Dodge with their Challenger will both be offering attractive power outputs in the 400 horsepower range, it therefore seems fitting that the Ford Shelby GT500 will come equipped with 475 horsepower, as that should keep it at the top of the fast road car community, where it deserves to be..
Considering the Mustang is built as a mass production coupe rather than a specialist vehicle, you have to admire both Ford and Carroll Shelby in regard to the installation of a powerhouse engine in what is ostensibly a standard road car. Doing such a thing creates all kinds of issues, and the fact that Ford and Shelby have managed to produce a vehicle that not only acts like a rocket in a straight-line, but one that can also ride and handle as good as some of the best fast road cars available, says much about their engineering prowess.
Although the GT500 will hold pride of place in Ford’s coupe line-up for 2007, it would be remiss to ignore the lighter powered models simply because they’re within range of more budgets, and will continue to provide thrills, albeit with a lot less urgency. Ford coupe models retain the original appearance of the Mustang and come powered by either a V-6 or V-8 engine. The V-6 De luxe which is powered by a 4.0 litre, 210 horsepower engine, can be purchased for under $20,000. The V-8 is a multi-valve engine producing a healthy 300 horsepower.
In addition the 2007 Ford coupe range includes a convertible. So for 2007 the Mustang will continue to hold true to a concept that began back in 1964. As a motoring icon it has stood the test of time better than most, as reflected by the disappearance of many of its competitors. Lovers of Ford coupe models need not worry that the end of the coupe is yet in sight, not whilst the Mustang continues to be developed in the way it was meant.
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