McLaren Displays Expertise in Ford Racing Concept Mustang at SEMA Show
2 November 1999
McLaren Displays Expertise in Ford Racing Concept Mustang at SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 1999--Every November, automotive manufacturers, aftermarket companies, and enthusiasts gather in Las Vegas to see what's new in their industry.The 1.5 million square-foot SEMA Show showcases the most advanced automotive thinking in a trade show environment with over 5,200 displays.
OEM manufacturers view this show as a critical opportunity to display their newest, most advanced products and prototypes. This year, the well-known powertrain development firm, McLaren Engines, has had an integral part in the development of a vehicle displayed by the recently renamed Ford Racing Division (formerly SVO).
One of the most exciting announcements to be made at this year's SEMA show is the unveiling of the all-new Ford Racing Mustang Concept Car. Featuring a 400+ horsepower 5.0 liter 4 valve V8 engine, 6 speed transmission, 18 inch wheels, 14 inch brakes, and a revised, 106.3 inch wheelbase, it represents the ultimate evolution of the Mustang, America's favorite ponycar.
As is the case with any advanced prototype, the Mustang represents the efforts and talents of many people and organizations. Supporting Ford in the development and prototyping of this exciting car is McLaren Engines. The Livonia-based powertrain company is well known for their vehicle prototyping and development programs, and brings ISO 9001 certified capabilities and processes to the project -- a major consideration to Ford.
McLaren Engines, also has been instrumental in the development of numerous limited-production, high performance cars, including the renowned Buick Grand National GNX, the Pontiac Grand Prix Turbo, and the ASC/McLaren Mercury Capri.
McLaren Engines is a full service, ISO 9001 registered contract engineering company, with primary location in Livonia, Mich. McLaren Engines capabilities include full production, prototype, and racing powertrain design and development programs, software/calibration and development, emission testing and certification programs, prototype component and vehicle builds, driveability development, component/vehicle durability testing, system design/development/mapping and manufacturing, and field service support. McLaren Engines' sister division, McLaren Traction Technologies, located in Santa Barbara, Calif., is best known for its patented Gerodisc limited slip differential technologies, used in the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Ford Racing Mustang Concept Car will be unveiled at the 1999 SEMA show, booth 2064, on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999 at 10:30 a.m.
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