Nick Cavanaugh; Editor-in-Chief ( @Car_Sick_Nick )

Oct 29, 2018

Mustang Muscle Takes Over SEMA

Top tuners are at it again cranking up America’s favorite sports car even more for the 2018 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association Show, showcasing why Mustang is one of the world’s most customized vehicles. Having grown into an all-around global sports car, these tuned Mustangs will see all performance ingredients enhance to help Mustang fans make a statement on nearly any track or street they choose.

With more than 50 vehicles on exhibit, Ford will feature the largest original equipment manufacturer display at SEMA. And don’t miss the interactive experience from Ford Out Front, offering attendees a ride in a Ford performance vehicle on a closed course and chances to meet racing personalities across various series.

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Series 1 Mustang RTR

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The Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance features RTR’s signature modern and aggressive styling. The Ford Performance suspension has adjustable sway bars that can change the chassis balance for either passive or MagneRide suspensions to suit twisty backroad driving, laying down lap times, drifting or blasting down a drag strip. The Series 1 package, which will arrive in select Ford dealerships in early 2019. Limited to only 500 units the RTR will come with a Ford factory limited warranty and Ford Credit financing for those who qualify.EndFragment

Base vehicle

2018 Mustang GT fastback or EcoBoost equipped with Performance Pack 1
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine (GT) or 2.3-liter I4 EcoBoost engine
6-speed manual transmission or 10 speed automatic (factory)

Chassis

Ford Performance adjustable sway bars

Wheels and tires

Staggered wheel and tire package – 19 x 9.5-inch front and 19 x 10-inch rear

Exterior

Performance Pack 1 spoiler with RTR Gurney flap
RTR grill with lighting, body and aerodynamics packages, and graphics that signal the car’s performance motives
RTR fender badges, floor mats, shift knob and puddle lamps for even more custom touches
RTR Powered by Ford Performance deck lid trim panel badging and radiator cover badge

Galpin Auto Sports Mustang GT

This Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) build boasts an aggressive yet sleek road racing inspired wide body design, with additional downforce measures incorporated into the front splitter, side rockers, and rear diffuser. The team included the very best Ford Performance parts to up the street cred with big horsepower and a full track-focused suspension.

Base vehicle

2018 Mustang GT fastback
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance/Roush supercharger
Ford Performance cat-back exhaust
Ford Performance short-throw shifter
Ford Performance driveshaft, half-shafts

Chassis

Ford Performance springs, shocks and sway bars
Ford Performance Shelby GT350R fixed caliper brakes

Wheels and tires

Custom-painted 1221 Apex 2.0-style wheels
Toyo Proxes tires, R888-R 305/35/ZR-20

Exterior

GAS custom domestic tuner market wide-body kit full ground effects kit including splitter, side skirt and slats, rear slat and diffuser
Pedestal wing
Custom GAS paint scheme

Interior

Custom seat inserts to match exterior paint scheme

"Smoke Show” CJ Pony Parts Drifting Mustang GT

CJ Pony Parts brings an American tribute with a metallic twist for this 700-plus-horsepower 2018 Mustang GT. This thoroughbred features Stars and Stripes livery in custom dark shadow gray paint with copper accents including a Watson Racing roll cage in copper. The build showcases a Ford Performance supercharger and follows through with hard-core body and suspension upgrades to deliver a true drift beast.

Base vehicle

2018 Mustang GT fastback
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance/Roush supercharger
Ford Performance cat-back exhaust with carbon fiber tips
Ford Performance short-throw shifter

Chassis

Ford Performance track lowering springs
UPR independent rear suspension upgrades
Sikky Manufacturing hydraulic handbrake

Wheels and tires

HRE FF04 satin gold wheels
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires, 265/35ZR-20 front, 305/30ZR-20 rear

Exterior

Anderson Composites wide-body kit, hood and trunk
Roush Performance front splitter, rear foil and window scoops
Rally Innovations custom splitters
Custom dark shadow gray paint by GCR Collision

Interior

Ford Performance seats by Recaro
Watson Racing roll cage
Corbeau five-point safety harness

CGS Motorsports Mustang GT

CGS Motorsports brings tasteful modifications to a 2018 Mustang GT with this clean interpretation of modern muscle. Large 410-millimeter rotors combine with six-piston Brembo calipers to deliver the stopping power necessary to properly tame this vicious steed. Nighttime driving in this supercharged Mustang is a well-illuminated affair thanks to unique LED lighting from a complete conversion by Diode Dynamics to Rigid undercar lighting. Everyone from night owls to track rats can prowl or stalk tracks in this stylishly sinister Mustang.

Base vehicle

2018 Mustang GT fastback
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine
6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance/Roush supercharger
Ford Performance cat-back exhaust with carbon fiber tips
Ford Performance carbon fiber shift knob

Chassis

Ford Performance spring kit and sway bar
Six-piston fixed Brembo calipers with 410-millimeter rotors

Wheels and tires

Savini forged wheels, 22 x 9.5 inches front, 22 x 13 inches rear
Pirelli P-Zero tires, 255/30/ZR-22 front, 335/35/ZR-22 rear

Exterior

Custom TS Designs wide-body kit
Air Design hood vents and rear spoiler
Custom Axalta paint by Andy Meeh of Flying Iron Designs
Diode Dynamics LED lighting
Rigid undercar LED lighting

Interior

Napa leather interior by Alea Leather
Diode Dynamics LED lighting

TJIN Edition EcoBoost Mustang

This EcoBoost-powered 2018 Mustang by TJIN Edition manages to shout even when parked with hypnotic Electric Purple paint combined with rivet style custom bodywork and RTR parts. An adjustable air suspension provides a slammed look when desired while still showcasing the Forgeline center-lock 20’s wheels. Putting some serious beast in the EcoBoost comes courtesy of a turbo kit from Full-Race with upgrades by BorgWarner.

Base vehicle

2018 Mustang fastback
2.3-liter I4 EcoBoost engine

Powertrain

Ford Performance cat-back exhaust
BorgWarner high-performance turbocharger
Full-Race manifold, downpipe, intercooler and charge pipes
Ford Performance shifter

Chassis

Ford Performance strut brace
Fully adjustable suspension by Air Lift® 3H
VIAR compressors
Baer Grizzlie big brakes, front

Wheels and tires

Center-lock Forgeline wheels, 20 x 10.5-inch front, 20 x 13-inch rear
Michelin tires, 275/30-20 front, 335/25-20 rear

Exterior

RTR body kit, including front and rear fenders, upper and lower grille, front chin spoiler, rear diffuser, rocker and rear quarter splitters, bumper inserts, hood extractors and rear wing
QuickLift hood props
Yellow fog lamps
Custom bodywork and paint by LTMotorwerks
Custom Electric Purple paint by PPG

Interior

Recaro Sportster CS in black Katzkin leather
Katzkin black leather rear seats
Kicker Audio designed by LTMotorwerks
RTR shift knob and floor mats

Bojix Design Mustang GT

Subtlety be damned, this flashy 2018 Mustang GT will draw crowds everywhere it goes even amongst the wild designs of the SEMA Show. Bojix brings us another showstopper in stimulating two-tone blue and gray with wide 20-inch Savini wheels putting the appeal to the pavement. A rear seat-delete and upgraded aero elements emphasize this pony car is both show and go.

Base vehicle