SEMA 2007: Roush P-51A Mustang lands
Click on image above for high-res gallery of the Roush P-51A Mustang
Say what you want about all the numerous types of Mustangs, but you have to admit that this is one that deserves the attention. Roush's latest Mustang, the P-51A, is the most powerful one to date at 510 horsepower and 510 lb-ft torque, and features styling cues based off of the P-51 fighter plane that played a key role in World War II. The new Mustang features completely forged internals including pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft that allows for higher horsepower from a brand new supercharger system. The 3-year/36,000 mile warranty is also retained on this macho muscle car. Visually the P-51A is a stunner, with a Roush body kit, black high flow grille, a silver and green paint scheme replicating the airplane, and red and yellow shields that pay tribute to the 357th Fighters Group. Only 100 will be produced at a price tag just north of $65,000. Seeing how Roush hasn't had a problem quickly selling out of its previous special edition Mustangs, we'd venture to guess that this one will go pretty quickly, as well.
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Erik 3:29PM (10/30/2007)
Being a chevy man at heart, I would rather buy a Z06 considering the "price tag just north of $65,000".
I do give these cars respect though, they are bat sh!t quick and sound like a dream.
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Andy 3:29PM (10/30/2007)
Styling cues off a P-51??? Like what?
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Chad 3:50PM (10/30/2007)
Yeah, I like the new Mustang but even I'm saying , "What?"
AutoXN 4:28PM (10/30/2007)
The P-51 did have a supercharger....... and... um.... the color... maybe is similar.
Mark 3:30PM (10/30/2007)
I like the new mustang, but this is just getting silly. I'm waiting for the Wal-mart Mustang and the Jegs brand Mustang
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freelancer 3:31PM (10/30/2007)
Oh GEE look, another Mustang with a supercharger. Wow an entire 510HP, and I am sure that is at the crank and not the wheels. Show me some NA power at these levels and I will be impressed.
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Shipey 3:39PM (10/30/2007)
I'd be impressed too. Do you know of a N/A car making 500+ HP from 281 cubes or less?? I sure don't.
All production cars are measured at the crank for certification.
insomnia 3:36PM (10/30/2007)
the 357th didn't have any p-51a's...
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J. D. Billiford 4:50PM (10/30/2007)
>>> I believe you are mistaken, Insomnia. The 357th Fighter Group did indeed operate P-51s. When the group was first activated and went operational in 1942 the unit flew the Bell P-39 Aircobra, but later transitioned to the P-51 in 1943.
insomnia 1:20AM (10/31/2007)
You are correct in that they few P-51's, but they never flew P-51A's... we did not produce very many. They started getting P-51B's, but the majority of the aircraft they few were P-51D's... the ones with the bubble canopy. I think they called it the 'P-51A' because that model had a air duct on the 'hood', just like this Roush. See this picture of a P-51A: http://uploader.ws/upload/200710/DSC_6262_P51A_NX4235Y_Mrs_Virginia_right_side_takeoff_m.jpg
I see some people noticed Jack Roush owns a P-51... his is a replica of the P-51D Old Crow, flown by Bud Anderson who was with the 357th, whose checkerboard colored nose is the badge on the mustang. I just found it odd they called it P-51A and threw in the part about the 357th, when they had no connection.
Bud Anderson/Jack Roush's P-51D:
http://www.cebudanderson.com/jack17.jpg
J. D. Billiford 11:00AM (10/31/2007)
>>> Thanks for the correction.
zach 3:38PM (10/30/2007)
hmm, wonder if this has anything to do with jack roush owning and flying an authentic p-51? maybe...
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MasterCKO 4:26PM (10/30/2007)
probably. But come on. You didn't think "oh, like the car?" or vice versa when you first heard of one or the other?
Though, I don't really see what styling cues he took from the plane, besides the red/yellow patch thing from the 357th.
zach 5:03PM (10/30/2007)
settle down; i was just pointing out between a roush product and the p-51. i don't really care one way or the other about the car... i'm sure it'll sell out, roush will make money, and the people who by them will have fun shredding rear tires.
zach 5:04PM (10/30/2007)
"pointing out *the connection*" sorry for the typo
94 taurus owner 8:43PM (10/30/2007)
NICE
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ALEXDB9 4:47PM (10/30/2007)
The P-51 is one of the most beautiful machines ever built.....this, not so much.
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J. D. Billiford 4:55PM (10/30/2007)
>>> I am in total agreement with you AlexDB9. The North American P-51 has secured its place as one of the finest aircraft in aviation history. It's also pretty common knowledge that Ford named the vehicle after the legendary fighter.
However, it may be a lesser known, and ironic fact, that pilots who flew the Mustang often referred to it as the "Cadillac of the skies."
ALEXDB9 5:05PM (10/30/2007)
If only Mercedes would build an SL65 Me-109 edition, they could battle it out on the track like the old days. Eh, Mercedes would probably never see the light of day if that happened.
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