First to the Punch: Roush unveils 2010 427R Mustang
by Drew Phillips on Mar 18th 2009 at 11:28AM 
2010 Roush 427R Mustang – Click above for image gallery
If you're the type of person who loves every new Ford Mustang variation that hits the market, then this is what you've finally been waiting for. If you're the type who can't stand it, well, deal with it. Today, Roush is the first to dip its toe into into what will doubtlessly be a very crowded pool of tuner Mustangs with the introduction of its 2010 427R Mustang at its Livonia, MI assembly plant.
Like the standard 2010 Mustang, don't expect drastic changes underneath – the meat-and-potatoes of Roush Mustangs over the past few years are all there but now with a fresh new face. Under the hood, the Blue Oval's V8 has been supercharged to produce 435 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, and it now features a more efficient intake system and improved cooling.
The appearance package is relatively subtle (if you can call side stripes "subtle") and includes a new front fascia, front splitter, rear fascia, side sills, a three-piece rear wing and 18-inch wheels (20-inchers are optional). Roush has also spent countless hours tuning the suspension system, which consists of new springs, shocks and sway bars, although we can't imagine Ford's own setup being improved upon too much. Roush will have to send us a 427R to test so can find out for ourselves.
Finally, all the little details that come with a limited edition production car are all there – fender badges, rear decklid emblem, aluminum pedals, embroidered floor mats and a serialized engine bay plaque. In addition to the standard features, customers can also choose from numerous upgrades including reupholstered leather seats, short-throw shifter, performance exhaust, and more. More details after the jump, and a low-res gallery is below (we hope to update with more higher-quality images as soon as they become available).
Gallery: 2010 Roush 427R Mustang
[Source: Roush]
PRESS RELEASE
The ROUSH 2010 427R™ Mustang will be the first in the lineup of new ROUSH® 2010 Mustangs to have a ROUSHcharger® installed which boosts the horsepower to 435 and offers 400 lb.-ft. of torque. This is the first time that ROUSH has been able to offer a supercharged vehicle at the launch of a new body style.
Under the hood customers will see many differences in the ROUSH 2010 427R Mustang compared to previous years. One of the biggest changes is that the long air induction tube that wrapped around the engine was eliminated making a much cleaner appearance under the hood. The intercooler reservoir has more than twice the volume of previous generations, and the intercooler itself is a single core cross-flow radiator which means more efficient cooling. It is substantially larger than on prior model years, and is now raised higher off the ground which should offer much less potential for road debris damage. Even the hoses on the ROUSH 2010 427R have seen an upgrade; they are all now 100 percent molded rubber with abrasion resistance and have imprinted markings for things like the clamp locations. This makes for even more of a true OEM appearance under the hood, and ROUSH has taken this factory appearance to the degree of matching the Ford grain on the OEM radiator reservoir and duplicated it on the one used by the intercooler. Although much of the 4.6L, 3V powertrain components are a carryover from that used on the 2005-2009 ROUSH Mustangs, customers will notice much more refinement and OEM-level quality materials and appearance on the new ROUSHcharged™ engines. This new 427R™ is be covered by a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty.
The 2010 427R™ includes an appearance package which is comprised of several components such as a new front fascia and front splitter, rear fascia, side splitters, and a three-piece rear wing. The new rear fascia is a one-piece design which improves the fit and finish; the part is injection-molded by ROUSH Manufacturing in an OEM-level TPO plastic which, in the black color with decorative grain, will help reduce rock chips. The vehicle rides on 18-inch cast chrome wheels with high-performance Cooper Zeon tires, with a new 20-inch cast chrome wheel as an available option.
This package also includes an all-new suspension package to greatly enhance the handling of the vehicle and turn that daily commute into a slalom course. The ROUSH chassis engineering team has driven tens of thousands of miles on the streets and tracks to create the best blend of comfort and handling, and claim that this is the best suspension package they have come up with yet for the Mustang. A ROUSH wheel hop reduction kit will be included with all vehicles that have the upgraded ROUSH suspension package installed at the factory.
"I've driven every generation of ROUSH Mustangs and there is no question that these cars keep improving over the years. Our engineering teams never sit back and say,'That's it. We are done working on this now.' They continually refine the components, whether it is in the engine, suspension, or any other part of the car. They are always thinking and testing and improving and creating the ultimate Mustang for the muscle car enthusiast. I think that there is no doubt that the ROUSH 2010 Mustang is our finest effort yet," Roush stated, adding that he will shortly be using one as his personal vehicles while traveling the NASCAR circuit.
Core Components - $14,156 + S&H
ROUSHcharged 4.6L powertrain system
ROUSH Front Fascia with Driving Lamps
ROUSH Front Chin Spoiler
ROUSH Side Rocker Splitters
ROUSH Rear Valance
ROUSH Rear Decklid Spoiler
ROUSH Fender Badges and Rear Decklid Emblem
ROUSH Front Windshield Banner
ROUSH 427-R Striping Kit
ROUSH Four-Piece Performance Pedals
ROUSH Embroidered Floor Mats
ROUSH Center Console Badge/Button
ROUSH Billet Aluminum Shifter Handle with Grips (Manual Transmission Only)
ROUSH 18-Inch Cast Chrome Wheel With High Performance Tires
ROUSH Suspension System
ROUSH Engine Build Plaque
ROUSH 427R Serialized Engine Bay Plaque
Optional Components
ROUSH White Face Gauges - $320
ROUSH Exhaust - $710
ROUSH Rear Quarter Window Louvers - $370
ROUSH Convertible Light Bar - $910
ROUSH Sport Leather Seating - $1,725
ROUSH Vent Pod With Boost Gauge - $435
ROUSH 20-Inch Cast Chrome Wheel & Tire Upgrade - $1,115
Locking Lug Nuts - $60
ROUSH Short Throw Shifter - $310
ROUSH Short Throw Shifter With Chrome Shifter Arm And White Ball Knob - $410
ROUSH Short Throw Shifter With Chrome Shifter Arm And Black Ball Knob - $410
ROUSH Trunk Mounted Tool Kit - $355
ROUSH Illuminated Door Sill Plates - $220
ROUSH Door Sill Plates (Non-Illuminated) - $57
ROUSH Big Brake Upgrade - $2,877
ROUSH Sport Brake Kit - $1,450
ESCORT Passport 9500ci Radar/Laser Defense System - $2,200
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Yikes 11:34AM (3/18/2009)
Is this new worth?
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Ken 11:36AM (3/18/2009)
More-so than an article about new pictures of an already revealed Kia SUV appearing online. Oh, I'm sure there's a new lol-cat or demotivational poster out too.
John 3:51PM (3/18/2009)
Smoke pot you much?
Mazda FTW! 11:39AM (3/18/2009)
After playing with the Camaro tool yesterday, the Mustangs just look so played out.
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Franz 11:45AM (3/18/2009)
Cue the "another Mustang" posts...
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Jj 11:51AM (3/18/2009)
Which is especially frustrating because the 427R is not new. This is just the 2010 version with the revised body and interior.
ksmith 12:05PM (3/18/2009)
Kind of sad they needed to supercharge it just to match (more or less) the V8 Camaro's numbers. I'm not a huge fan of the Camaro styling, but damn, it's starting to look like a muscle car bargin.
Jared 12:15PM (3/18/2009)
@ksmith
thats no different than GM dropping in the 550HP S/C'd engine in the supposed Z/28 Camaro to match GT500 numbes. -_-
Peter 12:23PM (3/18/2009)
@Jared, why drop in a detuned LS9 or LSA, when the LS7 would compete nicely with the GT500. the car is heavy enough, leave out the supercharger, make the nearly the same numbers as the GT500, and the Z28 is good to go.
Jared 1:17PM (3/18/2009)
@Peter
yeah but the indefinitely on hold Z/28 is supposedly to feature the same engine as in the CTS-V
Taglane 1:25PM (3/18/2009)
I actually welcome it back now. When you think about it, it's great to see a domestic car getting so much attention.
Yikes 2:29PM (3/18/2009)
Franz 11:45AM (3/18/2009) Cue the "another Mustang" posts...
But wait, if you order now, we will throw in another Mustang post. Ah, seems Autoblog didn't wait for your order, within just minutes, ANOTHER MUSTANK post.
Peter 12:50AM (3/19/2009)
back @ Jared
thats what some magazine rumored. gm has said nothing of this becoming a possibility. they did though have an LS7 sema camaro. i see a much greater chance of the LS7 being an option. less weight in an already heavy car without the supercharger and better gas mileage
john 12:17PM (3/18/2009)
This car is all new except for the roof! What Jack Roush did is tweak the car's performance capabilities. I still think that this is a great car and will stand up to the Cameo anytime,
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Yikes 12:42PM (3/18/2009)
If this car is "ALL NEW" why does it look like the same effing older Mustang?
Randy 12:37AM (3/19/2009)
The new Mustang continues the Mustang DNA. They don't have to reinvent the Pony Car, they invented it period! Everyone else is reinventing it! And I love all three! :)
MustangMatt 12:18PM (3/18/2009)
Looks like they just tacked last generation's Roush parts onto the new body along with those awful looking wheels.
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the_MVP_X 12:20PM (3/18/2009)
U guys just shut up, this car looks good.It has it's own style.
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john 12:37PM (3/18/2009)
Just Face It This 2010 Mustang Is Dam Good Looking .You Can Pick Any
Car And Judge The Hell Out Of It. What About The Front End Of The
New Camaro???
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irocthief 12:40PM (3/18/2009)
that rear bumper is still horrible.
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