VIDEO: 2010 Ford Mustang FR500CJ catches air
Testing is well underway on the 2010 version of the Cobra Jet Mustang, and from the looks of this new video released by Ford Racing, things are going very well. During a recent test of a development model with the new 2010 powertrain, the FR500CJ pulled a huge wheelie off the line in a perfect display of massive torque and traction. The ability to launch the front wheels off the ground is no doubt helped by the new aluminum-block motor underhood, which weighs far less than its iron counterpart. Will a version of this new lightweight motor make it into the 2011 Shelby GT500? We sure hope so. Watch the brief but awesome video after the jump.
Gallery: 2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Testing
[Source: Ford Racing]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
audiRS4ever 7:43PM (10/04/2009)
that would be thoroughly TERRIFYING.
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rubberneckone 7:46PM (10/04/2009)
The wheel standing stang is not the 2010 model.
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Drew Phillips 7:48PM (10/04/2009)
It's a development model with the 2010 powertrain - so it's kind of in between. The CJ with the 2010 body style will debut at SEMA.
Yaroukh 7:52PM (10/04/2009)
I hope it is 2010, I hope it only has 2005 body.
Because the other option is that AB can't distinguish Mustang 2010 from 2005.
Catapult 7:52PM (10/04/2009)
Yes it is, thought it has the 05-09 body it is still considered a 2010 Cobra Jet. Weird I know
BigO 7:51PM (10/04/2009)
Just the new 2010 powertrain, not the whole car.
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Guyon 7:51PM (10/04/2009)
Clicking 'after the jump' brings you to the home page. D:
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Drew Phillips 7:54PM (10/04/2009)
Thanks for the heads up. Fixed.
vectorbug 8:38PM (10/04/2009)
If its wheelies they want, its probably a lot easier in a Porsche!
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timwang2006 9:03PM (10/04/2009)
Being rear engined probably helps but this is one of the few cases where a live axle is better than a fancy multilink suspension. Plus the only Porsches powerful enough have too much turbo lag for popping up the front.
HotRodzNKustoms 8:53PM (10/04/2009)
I think all GT500's should be built with the ability to wheelstand!
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timwang2006 9:04PM (10/04/2009)
Your insurance company would love that :)
krische 1:19AM (10/05/2009)
They should just keep with the spirit and make insurance 500 a month then!
Josh 9:18PM (10/04/2009)
SPAM -_-
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Mitchell Scott 9:39PM (10/04/2009)
I would have wet my pants. Holy crap.
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okiedokie 10:44PM (10/04/2009)
i think it needs a splitter hm
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High 10:55PM (10/04/2009)
Wow, just imagine if that was a Camaro it probably would have either wheelied the entire track and still beat the stang or flipped over.
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MONTE 10:55PM (10/04/2009)
But how does it handle the Nurburgring? Yes, I'm kidding, not everyone is completely taken by handling. I love drag racing, and this car is more of what I would want, even compared to million dollar exotics. Now they just need to toss that blower in the ocean and put a big single turbo on it.
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why not the LS2LS7? 11:03PM (10/04/2009)
The math on wheelies just doesn't work, they don't happen by accident. This was most definitely a stunt, created to put on blogs. Take a look at the front wheels for starters.
So Ford, want to come clean about the modifications made to the vehicle to create this stunt?
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Benfolio 12:28AM (10/05/2009)
YOU SAW THE STRINGS TOO!?!?!?
Because EVERY YouTube video is faked, right? STFU.