Meet the Women Behind the 2013 Ford Mustang GT SEMA Project

Following Tuesday's announcement on the winning design for the first-ever 'SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women', the Blue Oval has released a short video to introduce two of the driving forces behind the project, Ford vehicle designer Jennifer Seely and SEMA Project Manager, Sherry Kollien, to the world.

Seely was responsible for the design of two out of the three Mustang GT concepts, including the winning "High Gear" study that will be unwrapped in the flesh at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas at the end of October.

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2013 Shelby GT500 Takes on 2013 Camaro ZL1 on the Dyno

America's two newest and at the same time, most powerful series-production muscle cars are the 2013 Ford Mustang-based Shelby GT500 and the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

On paper, the $54,995 Camaro ZL1's 6.2-liter supercharged V8 produces 580hp at 6,000 rpm and 556 lb.-ft. of torque (754 Nm) at 4,200 rpm, while the $54,200 Shelby GT500's 5.8-liter supercharged V8 delivers 662hp at 6,250 rpm and 631 lb.-ft. (856Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm.

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And the Winner of the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women is…

The voters have spoken and they chose the "High Gear" concept designed by Jennifer Seely of Ford Motor Co. for the first-ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. Read more »

Retrobuilt will Turn Your Fifth Generation Ford Mustang into a 1969 Shelby GT500 Lookalike

With its sights set on those who aren't satisfied with Ford's retro-modern take of the original pony car yet still want all the advantages that come with a new car, Missouri-based Retrobuilt is expanding its range of 1969 Shelby Mustangs with the addition of a convertible model.

As with Retrobuilt's existing 1969 Shelby GT 500CS Fastback and Mustang GT Fastback models, the 1969 Shelby GT500CS Convertible can be based on any open-top, fifth-generation Ford Mustang (S-197) built from 2005 and onwards.

The conversion package replaces all body panels sans the doors with fiberglass parts, and adds new headlamps and taillights, chrome trim, vinyl striping and a Shelby wheel and tire combo to mimic the looks of the original 1969 model.

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Can the 662hp 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Break the 200mph Barrier?

The spanking new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is not only the most powerful series production Mustang ever made thanks to its supercharged 5.8-liter V8 engine that delivers 662hp and 631 lb.-ft. (856Nm) of torque, but also the fastest with the Blue Oval promising a top speed in excess of 200mph (320km/h) for the Coupe model.

U.S. car magazine MotorTrend sought to prove FoMoCo's claims by testing the surprisingly affordable at US$54,200 (equal to €43,300) pony car.

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Ford Taurus and Dodge Charger Cop Cars Chase Down a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500

With 662 SAE-certified ponies kicking under its hood, the revamped 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 promises to be the meanest pony car on the road offering Ferrari (straight-line) performance for Ford prices (the coupe starts at US$54,200).

When the crew over at Motor Trend magazine got their hands on the new Shelby GT500 in, they wanted to do something out of the ordinary so they assembled the new 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor and 2012 Dodge Charger Police Pursuit, to create a short film of sorts.

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Voting Begins on First-Ever SEMA Mustang Powered by Women

Earlier this week, we told you about the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women project, a collaboration between Ford Motor Company and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) for the customization of a 2013 Mustang GT from start to finish by women. Read more »