Although Ken Block stated last year was one of his best ever, the numbers show a disappointing FIA World Rally Championship campaign in his new Monster Energy Ford Fiesta RS rally car. Mechanical issues also plagued his performance in Rally America, however the Monster World Rally Team (MWRT) is hoping for an improved 2011 season with even more races and events. Some notable mentions in the United States include the Summer X Games, Gymkhana GRID, and select RallyCar rallies and RallyCross events across the states in his Ford Fiesta RS WRC car. Hit the jump to watch videos of some new eye candy car girls, and read what Ken Block had to say about the year ahead.
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Superchips Ford Kuga, Galaxy, Mondeo, and Focus S-Max
The tuners from Superchips Ltd. are offering a high performance ECU remap for the new Ford Kuga, Galaxy, Mondeo, and Focus S-Max line of cars. For the certain Ford cars featuring the latest version of the 2.0-liter TDCi turbo diesel engine producing 163 PS, the Superchips technicians have analyzed and determined extra power capabilities. The Ford Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, and Focus gained an additional 22 bhp at 3,301 rpm, along with a 89 Nm torque increase. After analyzing the dyno maps, the tuning firm noticed gains throughout the rev range, which improves the overall drive ability, and is the main focus at Superchips.
Stoffler Ford Focus RS
Without a doubt the Ford Focus RS is a car full of potential, however it’s simply not powerful enough from the factory. This is were the German tuners at Stoffler come to help with their new series of updates. Thanks to an adapted intercooler, improve fuel pump, downpipe, and suction pipe, the 2.5-liter Focus engine has been improved to deliver 356 hp and 440 Nm of torque. Customers can also choose from three different exhaust systems for optimal performance and sound, while receiving the MOT certification for driving on the street where necessary.
BBR Ford Focus RS MK2
The UK tuning company BBR has recently made their new package for the Ford Focus RS MK2 available to the public. With their 4-stage upgrade kit, priced at a reasonable £8,500, tuners can achieve 404 HP. For starters, the stage one kit includes an ECU upgrade accompanied by a new silicone air induction hose increasing power to about 342 bhp with 500 Nm of torque. This upgrade may appeal to some while many tuning fanatics spend about £1,440, to go the extra mile with the stage 2 package. Customers can expect a new air filter, new silicone air inlet hoses, a complete remap of the car’s ECU, along with a performance intercooler. All in all, this upgrade is capable of increasing the Ford Focus RS MK2’s power to an impressive 355 bhp accompanied by 512 Nm of torque.
Shelby and Roush Ford Mustang SR-71
Caroll Shelby and Jack Roush, some of the best known tuning experts around came together to create a masterpiece neither one could do alone in the Ford Mustang SR-71. This car will be up for sale and auctioned for charity. This insane ride came to be after inspiration by the Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird with “SR” standing for nothing less than Shelby and Roush. As far as performance modifications, the Roush & Shelby Mustang SR-71 comes with a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine complemented by a 2.3L Whipple Twin Screw Supercharger and a Roush intake. These tuning experts also updated their SR-71 with a new exhaust from Ford Racing, a new handling pack, and reinforced roll cage. We are all waiting anxiously for the release of these Ford Mustang performance figures.
WEITEC Ford Focus RS
WEITEC found success with their lime green Volkswagen project back in May, and have now released their latest tuning work on the 2010 Ford Focus RS, which looks very similar. The suspension specialists decided to customize this Focus RS with a new range of high performance products from their tuning company. Lowering springs, coilover suspension system, and sport shock absorbers are just a few of the new products WEITEC has to offer to the customer. With the addition of their SPORT F Springs, the Ford Focus rides 30 mm closer to the ground, giving it a much sportier look while improving the handling. These springs are reasonably priced at 174 Euros, but the tuners didn’t stop there.
Steeda Ford Mustang
Not long after the release of the new anticipated 2011 5-liter V8 Ford Mustang GT, the world known Ford aftermarket performance manufacturer, Steeda, announced its plan for the Mustang GT. After intense planning and preparation, the package has finally arrived for all those tuning entrepreneurs, labeled the 2011 Steeda Sport Edition 5.0L Mustang. Priced at just under $40,000 for starters, this package drastically improves the cars power, handling, and much more. For the visual upgrades, the Steeda team added an aerodynamic hood, rear aero wing, insane sidewinder graphics, and a brand new set of 20-inch Spyder alloys wrapped in Nitto NT05 high-performance tires (275/35/20).
MAGNAT Ford F-150
The tuning professionals at MAGNAT, a car audio manufacturer, have released their tuned up version of the new Ford F-150. The new popular pickup underwent a total transformation and is now one of the sickest systems you can find. To start, MAGNAT improved the appearance of the rough looking Ford F-150 by installing a set of 22-inch Rockstar alloys wrapped in high speed tires from Yokohama. They also repainted the truck with a gunmetal grey finish and some MAGNAT detailing to leave their mark and much more with this F150. Now let’s move inside for more details about this one of a kind sound system.
Ford Mustang DUB Edition
Check it out, Ford, Roush racing, and the DUB automotive lifestyle magazine have teamed up to release a new tuning kit for the Ford Mustang. Calling it the DUB Edition Mustang, Ford owners can look forward to a sleek and head-turning sports car. After the engine modifications, the Mustang boasts a powerful 305 horsepower which also offers an amazing 31 mpg on the highway. This car is topping the charts with its great power to fuel consumption ratio. DUB and Ford are planning to launch the new series this fall, and it will be available in a coupe, convertible, or a stunning glass rooftop version.
SMS Supercars 302 Ford Mustang
Steve Saleen and his company SMS Supercars have released the new 302 Ford Mustang to the Signature Series line after the success of the 570 Challenger. These custom built Mustangs will be the only authorized vehicles to bear the Saleen name, benefiting from the heritage and high performance innovations over the years. At the exterior, the impressive 302 Mustang received new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and rear diffuser with an integrated F1 rain light. Chrome alloy wheels measuring 20×9 in the front, and 20×10 in the rear were installed with high performance tires to improve handling and complete the styling.
Barrett-Jackson and Roush Ford Mustang
Roush Performance and Barrett-Jackson have teamed up to manufacture a high performance edition of the all new Ford Mustang that will be limited to 50 units. Half of them will be based on the 2010 model, and the rest will be completed with the 2011 version. This unique Mustang received several Roush racing components such as a new upper and lower billet grilles, along with 20-inch chrome wheels wrapped in high performance Cooper RS3 tires. Customers will have the choice of any exterior finish they’d like, and will be able to choose both the base code and side stripes from 25 available color combination’s.
GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Here is the GeigerCars latest tuning program for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 that includes a few styling improvements and a nice power increase. At the exterior level, a couple modifications consist of a new racing chassis and 20-inch alloy wheels from OZ measuring 20×8.5 in the front, and 20×10 in the rear. They come wrapped in high performance Michelin tires, but the most impressive changes to the Shelby Mustang were made under the hood. GeigerCars increased the power to an incredible 810 hp from the 3.3-liter compressor, which is able to develop 1.6 bar of pressure through the 5.4-liter V8 powerplant. With that kind of horsepower figure, you know the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 had to receive some heavy duty parts.