The Detroit Auto Show, which begins January 16, 2010, will feature the newly redesigned Ford Mustang. For exotic car fans, the Mustang has always been a respectable domestic standby, but this redesign may make it a true exotic vehicle.
The 2011 Ford Mustang is expected to receive a full remodel, including a new 5.0-liter V8 engine, capable of producing 412 horsepower.
Those stats may put the new Mustang on par with exotic cars like the Lamborghini Gallardo or Bentley Continental.
According to Autoweek, Ford engineers achieved the impressive performance by giving the engine room to breathe. The new design features an aluminum engine block, and vertically-placed air intake ports. The car also features a pair of stainless steel exhaust headers, providing even better air flow.
Wondering about the weight of an engine this size? The new Mustang’s V8 engine weighs in at only 430 pounds. That’s 20 percent less than the previous 5.0-liter Mustang’s engine.
Most of the weight reduction is due to the materials used. The aluminum block and composite components cut the car’s weight.
Anyone who has driven an exotic car knows that decreased weight can mean increased thrills. If you haven’t experienced the adrenaline rush of sitting behind the wheel of a high performance automobile, you can do so without the expense of owning.
Owning an exotic car means finding secure car storage, affordable insurance, and a qualified mechanic. With these other alternatives, all you have to do is drive.
You can participate in an automotive dream tour. These tours are designed to give you an exceptional automotive experience. Over the course of a few hours, you can drive five super sports cars over some of the most secluded roads in the hills of North Texas.
Another option is exotic car rental. You can rent the car of your dreams for a special occasion like a wedding, anniversary, or class reunion, or you can just rent an exotic car for the weekend.
For hard-core exotic car fans, the best option is joining an exotic car club. You’ll have access to an entire garage of incredible vehicles, and you can use points to drive the exotic car of your dreams.
The new Mustang will be displayed at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Kate Miller-Wilson is a professional freelance writer, specializing in web content and technical writing.
