Ford Mustang Fastback with Cammer Engine

[90ft]

2003 Ford Mustang Fastback '65 Concept

Technical Specifications:

Engine
Type: V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 305 (5000)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 420(309) / 6700
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 395(536) / 4000
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: n.a.
Tires F-R: 205/55 - 235/60 R15
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: n.a.
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.


Swapping a high horsepower V-8 engine into a classic 1965 Mustang Fastback is a fairly common occurrence – unless, of course, you're talking about a modern Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) 5.0-liter "Cammer" crate engine.

So that's precisely what FRPP engineered to wow show goers at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show: a fully restored 1965 Mustang 2+2 powered by a special version of FRPP’s hot new 5.0-liter, four-valve "Cammer" crate engine producing 420 horsepower. It's the perfect marriage of Ford's Mustang performance heritage and the very latest in advanced modular V-8 engine technology.

The idea behind the project was to show that an all-new version of Ford’s 5.0-liter V-8 can find itself right at home in the engine bay of America's original pony car. It also demonstrates that even something as central to the Ford enthusiast community as the first-generation Mustang can enjoy the performance potential engineered into the long-awaited "Cammer" crate engine offering. A vintage 'Stang was chosen because it is a car that any automotive hobbyist can relate to – and one that many FRPP customers already own, modify and enjoy.

After the introduction of the 5.0L "Cammer" at last year's SEMA show in the FR100 pickup truck, many hot rod enthusiasts were not looking forward to dealing with the modern-day electronic fuel injection system, so Ford Racing engineers took note, and this year's Mustang "Cammer" crate engine features a classic downdraft carburetor setup, with four, two-barrel Webers sitting atop a custom Ford Racing intake. Using the carburetors also necessitated a switch from a fully electronic to an MSD distributor ignition system.

According to Andy Schwartz, FRPP "Cammer" engine project manager, "Even with the carburetors in place of our advanced fuel injection setup, the 5.0-liter four-valve "Cammer" in the '65 Mustang delivers a healthy 420 horsepower at 6700 rpm. And the torque curve peaks at about 395 foot-pounds at 4000 rpm."

Ford Racing didn't just pay attention to the engine compartment, so the donor 1965 Mustang was totally disassembled and rebuilt from the ground up. National Parts Depot Convertible Chassis Components were installed in place of the stock running gear, and a Heidt's Double A-Arm front suspension was employed to provide some modern handling ability. Helping to put the "Cammer's" power to the pavement is a Ford Racing / Centerforce Clutch Kit and a Heavy Duty Tremec five-speed manual transmission. Handling the tire-churning duties out back is a Strange-equipped Ford Racing nine-inch Ford rear axle with a 3.75:1 ring and pinion gearset. Ford Racing supplied a prototype anti-roll bar and a set of traction bars to complete the upgrades. It all rides on a set of 15-inch BBS wheels wearing BFGoodrich Radial T/A P205/55-R15's up front and P235/60-R15s in the rear.

While much of the project's appeal rides in the fact it's all cloaked in classic Mustang sheet metal, Ford Racing custom-crafted a prototype cold-air induction hood to help funnel fresh air to the Webers, as well as to signal that there's some seriously modern technology lurking underneath. The masterfully massaged bodywork is finished in PPG Gloss Black and buffed to a mirror finish. Special "5.0-liter Cammer" badges complete the look.

Inside, all the stock trim was replaced with a complete National Parts Depot Reproduction 1965 Mustang interior. Naturally, no Mustang restoration upgrade would be complete without a set of Rally Pack gauges, as well as a thoroughly modern A/C system supplied by Vintage Air.

Like all Ford Racing project vehicles before it, the FRPP '65 Mustang fastback not only serves to illustrate that the ability to blend state-of-the-art powertrain technology into classic Ford sheet metal is realistically within the reach of today's Ford Racing Performance Parts customer, but also that the new "5.0 Cammer" crate engine is the perfect choice no matter what the application.

[Karpe-Diem]

Once upon time a great portuguese touring across netherlands said: "thank you very nice!"

But this aren't the high resolutions one! I would apreciate resolutions higher than 2000 pixels please.

Best Regards!
Karpe!

[Vaigra]

I've found the full size images on the Ford Media site, but it's not letting me d/l them for some reason. I'll use my flatmates comp and get them up for you ASAP

[Karpe-Diem]

As usual... ultimatecarpage "powered by «VIAGRA»"

Thx mate... take your time!

[jediali]

Originally Posted by Karpe-Diem

As usual... ultimatecarpage "powered by «VIAGRA»"

Thx mate... take your time!

i wouldnt call this forum upright by any means. Bist du Deutche Karpe Diem?

[092326001]

i'm not quite sure why they would call this a concept car

[Coventrysucks]

Originally Posted by 092326001

i'm not quite sure why they would call this a concept car

Because it is a car that expresses a concept.

[Karpe-Diem]

Originally Posted by jediali

i wouldnt call this forum upright by any means. Bist du Deutche Karpe Diem?

Nein mate! I'm portuguese! But also European! A man of the world! Speak different languages! :P

Cya!

[90ft]

Originally Posted by Coventrysucks

Because it is a car that expresses a concept.

That's really sticking your neck out on the behalf of the auto makers.
Most 'Concept' cars nowadays are nothing more than something to generate publicity.
No concept at all.
'Show car' is a more acurate description.
Unless you regard a car that drives - but is unique in design - a concept.
In which case what differenciates it from a unique custom car?

[Coventrysucks]

Originally Posted by 90ft

No concept at all.

Concept n. general notion; abstract idea. [Latin: related to CONCIEVE]

Idea, notion, thought, abstraction, conception, impression, image, visualisation, view, hypothesis, theory.

[90ft]

Conceded, as I guess it depends on the dictionary you use.
I found this:

con·cept

–noun
1. a general notion or idea; conception.
2. an idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics or particulars; a construct.
3. a directly conceived or intuited object of thought.
–verb (used with object)
4. Informal. to develop a concept of; conceive: Experts pooled their talents to concept the new car.

To concept. a verb!!!.
Novel.
Only in America!

[jediali]

Originally Posted by 90ft

Only in America!

well quite, applies to a lot of things

[hec16]

I have a question because I already hace this pictures isn't this a really really old repost

[Coventrysucks]

Originally Posted by hec16

I have a question because I already hace this pictures isn't this a really really old repost

For the nth time; this is the hi-res hideout, no, it is not a repost.