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2008 Ford FR500S Mustang
A Race-Ready Mustang Straight from the Factory

By Jonathan Lamas, About.com

2008 Ford FR500S Mustang

Photo © Jonathan P. Lamas

Vehicle Highlights:

Powertrain

  • Engine Type: Dyno-checked and sealed 4.6L 3-valve, fuel-injected V8
  • Bore/Stroke (mm): 90.2x90.0
  • Compression Ratio (in/mm): 9.8:1
  • Material: All Aluminum
  • Horsepower: 325
  • Ford Racing high-capacity racing radiator and aluminum de-gas bottle
  • Ford Racing 84mm cold-air intake kit
  • Ford Racing driveshaft loops
  • 6-speed Ford Racing transmission with upgraded clutch and Ford Racing short-throw shifter
  • 3:73-ratio axle with Ford Racing/Torsen differential
  • Recalibrated PCM
  • Ford Racing/Borla stainless steel long-tube headers and X-Pipe

Chassis/Steering/Brakes

  • Drivetrain Layout: Rear-wheel drive
  • Front Suspension: Two-way adjustable front dampers with coil springs, adjustable anti-roll bar, adjustable ride height
  • Rear Suspension: Live-axle; Panhard rod, two-way adjustable rear dampers with coil over springs, anti-roll bar, adjustable ride height
  • Steering Type: Rack-and-Pinion
  • Ford Racing front strut tower brace
  • Ford Racing front and rear sway bars with 3-position front adjustment
  • Ford Racing front camber/caster plate
  • Ford Racing/Brembo 4-piston 14” front brakes with race pads front & rear; Race ABS calibration
  • Ford Racing rack-and-pinion steering
  • BFGoodrich Tires, g-Force R1 245/40/R18 (spec tire for series)
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