2013 Shelby Wide Body Mustang to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

New Shelby GT500 Wide Body Tribute Ford MustangThe guys at Shelby seem to have the go-big-or-go-home mentality with their latest creations such as the new 662 hp ‘13 Shelby GT500 powered by a Ward’s 2013 Top 10 Engine and the track-ready Shelby 1000. His company, Shelby American, has promised to keep truckin’ along after Carroll Shelby’s passing this past May and with the Detroit Auto Show looming near, the guys at Shelby American supposedly have something big up their sleeves.

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Top 5 AmericanMuscle Blog Posts of 2012

2011 AmericanMuscle Car ShowAs another year goes into the history books, we take a look back at the top news stories the AmericanMuscle blog had to offer. From the 2015 Mustang spy photos to the new 1000+ HP Shelby GT1000, we give you a quick run-down of the best of 2012!

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Photos: Sneak Peak – BAMA Testing Ford’s Cobra Jet Intake!

Cobra Jet Intake Manifold for 2011 2012 2013 Mustang GT by Ford RacingWith Ford Racing’s upcoming release of the Cobra Jet intake, Mike and the Bama team got a chance to test out a new prototype on our 2013 GT. Here’s some photos of the install and testing, as well as a little of what you can expect when these new intakes hit the streets.

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2013 Shelby GT500 5.8L Motor is a Ward’s Top 10 Engine

GT500 Shelby Ford MustangWe all know the new 5.8L Supercharged DOHC v8 in the 2013 Shelby GT500 is nothing to mess with. After all, what do you think would happen if you had to race the 662 horsepower / 631 lb-ft torque beast? I’d suspect most of us would not be calling for a rematch. Well, it looks like Ward’s Auto is keen to the new power plant’s amazing power, promoting it to their list of the “Best Engines of 2013″ as the lone v8 to make the list.

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News: 2014 Saleen 351 Mustang Designed by Steve Saleen

Ford Mustang 2014 Saleen 351Steve Saleen is back to designing cars under the name “Saleen” once again. Now he has something special up his sleeve for his 2014 release of the newly redesigned 351 Mustang.

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PHOTOS: Introducing the 2013 Boss 302S Mustang!

Following in the footsteps of the traditional Boss 302, the 302S takes the standard Boss platform to a whole new level. When it comes to price and performance, this track-only build by Ford Racing is a balance between the Boss 302 Laguna Seca and the all-out Boss 302R race car. With tons of suspension upgrades separating it from the Laguna Seca, this 302 is bound to dominate racetracks during the 2013 race season.

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