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ROUSH
428-R
ROUSH Performance continues to pay tribute
to Ford's legendary history with the 428R* Mustang, a limited edition pony
car which follows in the tremendous success of their 427R* model
introduced last year and which remains in the ROUSH product lineup for the
2008 model year.
The ROUSH 428R* Mustang will arrive at participating Ford dealerships in
October 2007.
"We are continuing to honor and celebrate the heritage of the proudest
models of Ford racing history - the 427, 428 and 429 (engines)," stated
Jack Roush. "These are iconic numbers in the Ford world and it is an honor
to put them onto ROUSH Mustangs and insert them back into the muscle car
world."
"The 427R* is easily the most popular Mustang model that ROUSH has ever
introduced to the market," said Joe Thompson, ROUSH Performance's vice
president and general manager. "That vehicle will remain the cornerstone
of our lineup, but to celebrate Ford's history of automotive breakthroughs
we will build a 428R* in 2008 and a 429R* in 2009. These cars are intended
to be a collector's edition with limited production that pays respect to
Ford Muscle Car history."
The 2008 ROUSH 428R* Mustang is limited to 200 vehicles, each a potent
street slayer with 435 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque thanks to the
famous ROUSHcharger* system, which, in the 428R* is a chrome powdercoat
which glistens when the hood is raised. Other under-the-hood goodies
include ROUSH billet radiator and intercooler radiator caps, oil cap, and
strut tower caps which add to the sparkling engine compartment.
The looks of the car continue on the exterior also, with the ROUSH front
fascia, chin spoiler, hood scoop and rear wing adding to the muscular
look. The locking hood pins show the world that there is something lurking
under the hood, and the black bar high-flow grille adds to the aesthetics.
As for handling, the ROUSH suspension package makes it simple to manage
the left and right turns. Changed by the ROUSH technicians are the front
and rear shocks, front and rear springs, front and rear sway bars, jounce
bumpers and an anti-wheel hop kit is installed at the Livonia, Mich.,
factory. ROUSH 18-inch cast wheels and high-performance tires grip the
road, and the offroad exhaust system gives the ROUSH 428R* the necessary
growl expected from a V-8 Mustang.
The interior of the 428R* gets the ROUSH treatment as well as ROUSH sport
leather seating is installed, the white face electro luminescent gauge
cluster, and the ROUSH short throw shifter with retro ball makes quick
gear changes. Rounding out some of the interior upgrades are ROUSH sill
plates and floor mats.
As with all ROUSH vehicles, the 428R* comes with unique fender and decklid
badges as well as a pair of engine bay plaques to authenticate this as an
official ROUSH vehicle. Each vehicle comes with a Certificate of
Authenticity signed by Jack Roush. The ROUSH 428R* is available with
either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.
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