The variety of abroad guests Ultrace attracts reveals how massive this annual European occasion has turn into. Nevertheless it’s not simply individuals making the journey to Wrocław, Poland – it’s automobiles too.
On the current 2024 occasion one worldwide construct stood out to me above all others: Chris Marechal’s Ford Mustang from the USA.
Constructed by Timeless Kustoms in Camarillo, California, the Vicious Mustang is definitely extra {custom} than it’s Ford. In reality, the one elements from the bottom 1965 Mustang coupe that stay are the A-pillars and the cowling; every thing else is {custom} or aftermarket. ‘Bonkers’ doesn’t even start to explain this one-off creation that apparently price over US$1M to construct.
The outside is introduced in Vicious Black – a {custom} shade combined by PPG – with silver and purple stripes to interrupt it up. The hood is a one-off {custom} carbon fiber piece that weighs simply eight kilos. My favourite element? The Ferrari F430-inspired rear diffuser.
I met Chris, who was comfortable to indicate me round his automobile. Though not earlier than letting the Ultrace crowd hear the way it sounds.
I’m at all times fascinated by how rapidly individuals encompass a automobile when it’s about to be fired up. On this case, although, I can completely perceive it.
Underneath the hood is a 5.1L Ford Efficiency Aluminator V8 engine that produces 1,003whp and 784ft-lb of torque on E85 gasoline – with simply 70% throttle.
These spectacular numbers are due to a Magnuson MP2300 TVS supercharger and twin Precision 6466 ball-bearing turbos. That’s proper, this factor is compound-boosted.
The turbos – hidden contained in the entrance fenders – override the supercharger by way of piping that runs into the air-to-air intercoolers up entrance after which again beneath the automobile into the supercharger. Because the hood is provided with a duct, as soon as the air passes by way of the front-mounted intercooler and radiator setup, it creates some downforce to enhance the Mustang’s dealing with.
Backing up the Aluminator engine is an EMCO CG46 sequential 6-speed transmission with a {custom} Centerforce DYAD clutch, working out to a Unusual Engineering 9.75-inch aluminum rear finish.
You may suppose the 2 holes beside the headlights are there to feed the turbos with air. In reality, they’re cooling ducts for the entrance brakes, which include Brembo 6-piston calipers and 15.5-inch carbon-ceramic rotors. Brembo 4-pot calipers function on the rear.
The wheels are center-lock Forgeline CF3C-SLs – 19×11-inch on the entrance and 19×13-inch out again, with 305/30ZR19 and 355/30ZR19 tires respectively. Regardless of the massive entrance wheel and tire combo, the Mustang has no downside turning from lock to lock.
The suspension consists of Ridetech triple-adjustable coilovers with the entrance finish benefitting from a whole Artwork Morrison C7 Corvette body clip. On the rear, the Mustang sports activities a multi-link unbiased rear suspension association additionally manufactured by Artwork Morrison.
The purple detailing seen within the engine bay, across the bodywork, and on the Brembo calipers tie proper into the {custom} cabin.
The all-red inside is function-focused however completed with an exacting consideration to element. Nestled inside a 14-point roll cage, custom-trimmed Sparco Professional 2000 seats are paired with Crow Security Gear 5-point harnesses. Every thing it’s essential swap on or off and take a look at is correct in entrance of you and beneath the MoTeC C127 shade show. A Classic Air warmth/defrost system and DJ Security fireplace suppression system elevate the spec additional.
A {custom} gasoline cell takes up many of the trunk area, however there’s nonetheless room for the gasoline provide system and Viair air tank and compressor for the paddle shifter actuation.
To those who reside within the US, this automobile is outdated information. VSTANG been across the scene for a couple of years now – not that you simply’d know by taking a look at it – and has attended the SEMA Present at least 3 times. For us Europeans, nevertheless, seeing one thing of this caliber is a really particular deal with.
Ultrace at all times brings out one of the best; it’s only a disgrace that all of us want to attend a full 12 months for the following occasion.
Alen Haseta
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Chris Marechal’s Vicious Stang
Engine: Ford Efficiency 5.2L Aluminator V8, 2x Precision 6466 ball-bearing turbochargers, Magnuson MP2300 TVS supercharger, GT350 CNC-ported heads, {custom} Darton Mid 3.700 Massive Bore Sleeve Equipment, Ford Efficiency Coyote Boss 302 solid crankshaft, Comp Cams {custom} Voodoo Head camshafts with MMR billet cam Adjusters & guides, Manley Efficiency {custom} 2618 pistons, Manley Efficiency Professional Collection I-Beam 300M connecting rods, Manley valve springs, {custom} MMR titanium retainers, ARP primary/head studs, Cometic head & exhaust Gaskets, Aviaid 4-stage dry sump with billet oil pan, XRP oil traces, gasoline traces & fittings, {custom} exhaust by Timeless Kustoms with MagnaFlow parts, {custom} stainless-steel long-tube headers by Timeless Kustoms with MagnaFlow parts and DEI warmth wrap, 2x {custom} Fluidyne intercoolers, {custom} Fluidyne radiator, 2x Aeromotive Eliminator Stealth in-tank gasoline pumps, Aeromotive gasoline strain regulator, MoTeC ECU & knowledge acquisition system with GCU, trunk-mounted Optima battery
Drivetrain: EMCO CG46 sequential 6-speed gearbox with paddle shifters, {custom} Centerforce DYAD clutch, Unusual Engineering unbiased 9.75 aluminum rear finish
Suspension & Brakes: Ridetech triple-adjustable coilovers, entrance: C7 Corvette clip manufactured by Artwork Morrison Enterprises, rear: multi-link unbiased rear suspension (IRS) manufactured by Artwork Morrison Enterprises, Brembo 15.5-inch carbon-ceramic rotors, Brembo 6-piston entrance calipers, Brembo 4-piston rear calipers
Wheels & Tires: Forgeline GT3C center-lock 19×11-inch entrance & 19×13-inch rear wheels, Kumho Ecsta V720 305/30ZR19 entrance & 355/30ZR19 rear tires
Exterior: Dynacorn physique panel shells, mini tubs with 2-inch {custom} fender flares by Timeless Kustoms, Ringbrothers billet hood hinges, Ferrari F430-inspired rear diffuser by Timeless Kustoms
Inside: Sparco Professional 2000 seats, Crow harnesses, DJ Security fireplace suppression system, MoTeC C127 sprint, Classic Air air con
