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Venom 1000 based on Mustang Shelby GT500

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a car with impressive performance, but there are also those who think this supercar could be even better. One of them is the Hennessey Performance tuner, which equipped the Venom 1000 (as it was called) with 1,000 hp.

The car is powered by a 5.2-liter V8 engine with 1,000 hp (735 kW) and 857 lb-ft (1,162 Nm) of torque. This is a significant increase in power compared to the factory GT500 which has 760 hp (559 kW) and 625 lb-ft (847 Nm) of torque.

The car is equipped with a modified compressor, improved engine cooling system, new intercooler, improved fuel supply system, new air / oil separator, more durable tensioners and anodized fuel pipes. Venom 1000 can also use E85 ethanol as fuel.

Given the fact that most will never have the opportunity to drive a car like this, Hennessey has prepared a video showing what the Venom 1000 can actually do.

Source: Hennessey Performance

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Ford GT Has Come To An End

Production of the Ford GT has come to an end. After half a century, Ford has returned to 24 Hours of Le Mans with the latest example of the second generation Ford GT whose production began in December 2016. The racing version, Ford’s long-hidden project, won first and third place in the LMGTE Pro class in the prestigious race that same year.

The latest generation is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 660 hp (485 kW) and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h).

The Canadian company Multimatic will make the last 250 examples of this model by the end of this year. Part of the total production is seven special editions, five of which are reminiscent of Ford’s success at Le Mans in the 1960s. Thus, after six years, Ford will close the story of the supersport carbon two-seater, whose total production will eventually amount to the previously planned 1,350 units.

Source: Ford

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2022 Ford Puma WRC

Ford has unveiled the Puma WRC model, which will replace the Fiesta WRC in the Rally1 category in the 2022 World Rally Championship season. It is a hybrid car equipped with a 3.9kWh plug in hybrid battery whose 25 minute charge is enough for the vehicle to cover the section. Recently, Hyundai also introduced its new i20 N WRC model for the upcoming season.

The Ford Puma WRC is powered by an EcoBoost 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 380 hp (279 kW) and an electric motor with 136 hp (100 kW). The engine is paired with a five-speed semi-automatic transmission that will transmit power to all wheels. Speaking about electrification, Ford Performance Director Mark Rushbrook reaffirmed Ford’s commitment to an electrified future and innovation in the automotive industry, and M-Sport boss Malcom Wilson said the introduction of hybrids in the WRC is the greatest achievement to date.

The new season of the World Rally Championship starts on January 20 in Monte Carlo. Drivers of the Ford M-Sport World Rally Team in the 2022 season will be: Craig Breen / Paul Nagle, Adrien Fourmaux / Alexandre Coria, Gus Greensmith / Jonas Andersson and Sebastien Loeb / Isabelle Galmiche.

Source: Ford