The future of Ford's V8 performance is here.
Tickford has just released details of its first personalisation package for the Ford Mustang.
And in what is sure to be music to any Mustang owner's ears the upgrades centre around power, namely making more of it, and will look to fill the void left by the departure of the locally made V8-powered Falcon.
The Tickford 360 Power Pack is available to be fitted to the Mustang GT and lifts power and torque by 55kW and 55Nm to 360kW and 585Nm.
At a cost of $6990 Tickford adds a cold air intake, ECU recalibration, quad cat-back exhaust and a bespoke rear diffuser.
Tickford's director of performance parts, Tony Harris, said the aim of the power packs were not just to add more power but to compliment it with an enhanced exhaust note.
The Mustang EcoBoost also gets a ride on the power boost carousel with the Tickford 270 Power Pack.
Also priced at the $6990 the 270 pack boosts power by 37kW bringing it up to 270kW. Torque is lifted by a very tidy 108Nm, bring total output to 540Nm, which is more than the standard V8-powered GT Mustang.
The 270 Power Pack includes all the components featured in the 360 Power Pack.
All Power Packs are covered by Tickford's driveline warranty and each car fitted with a pack will receive a individually numbered build-plate and Tickford exterior badging.
However, if you want a richer exhaust note without the power increase Tickford also offers its cat-back exhaust and rear diffuser as standalone options.
A Tickford ride and handling package and interior and styling upgrades are also on the horizon for the Mustang.
A prototype shown in October last year highlights some of the potential exterior styling upgrades that Tickford will offer; these include carbon fibre additions to its bumpers and side skirts, as well as a carbon fibre spoiler and matte black racing stripes.
Tickford revealed its Ranger-specific packs last October, with the powertrain upgrades claimed to increase power by 15 per cent and torque by 20 per cent.
9 Comments
Selector 2 | 2017-01-24 23:49:45
As I see it with the new (2015) Mustang, the power and torque outputs were never really the problem?
Mr Majestyk Selector 2 | 2017-01-25 01:56:26
You haven't driven the XR8 or XR6 sprint, do so and you'll see then the Mustang is pretty weak compared to those two.
ibstltr Mr Majestyk | 2017-01-25 04:39:04
The problem is with the (lack of) quality in the assembly, in particular the fit and finish of panels. Adding more power is like buying the best door lock for your house and then leaving the door open. Resale value will be tragic too.
Selector 2 | 2017-01-25 02:55:46
Maybe, but Mustang will be there next year?
Rat Patrol | 2017-01-25 04:32:00
What if I said that 45 of those extra KW could be had with a $120 cold air intake and the ignition re-map....something any tune shop could do for under 2 grand.......
Sidney Mincing | 2017-01-26 11:08:22
Selector 2 having yet another waffle about stuff he doesn't know much about. About two months ago I showed a sharp looking feller in a new Mustang what the rear of my BA XR8 ute looks like, he watched it for quite a while, guess he'll be a candidate for a Tickford package
Vichet Kim | 2017-01-26 11:16:37
It would be interesting if Tickford had dropped in the last XR6 Sprint engine into the new mustang (swapping it with an existing FGX Falcon donor) and tweaking this former FPV engine a little, just like the good old Tickford glory days.
Koodhiq | 2017-01-26 14:38:00
All the extra power but with a 2 Star ANCAP safety rating? A quicker way to the scrap heap.
stevecro | 2017-01-26 21:08:07
same safety rating as a Great Wall ute but much more power. Seems a bit odd!