This posts about Ford Performance Vehicles made by possible by sponsorship to the NAIAS; all opinions are my own.
Ford Group Vice President, Raj Nair, announced at the Detroit International Auto Show that Ford is looking forward and working on performance vehicles. In fact, they will be bringing out 12 or more through 2020. To show their commitment, Ford debuted three new cars the Detroit Auto Show. The Shelby GT350 Mustang, Ford F-150 Raptor, and Ford GT were presented with a lot of fanfare at the press preview. The general buzz among the journalists appeared to be solidly positive about the style and design of all three of these cobalt blue performance vehicles.
These three new vehicles join the Fiesta ST and Focus ST. The Ford ST line is designed for the younger generation, the Millennials, and evidently they’re right on target as Ford reports that they’re buying ST models at almost twice the rate of their standard line-up.
2015 Ford F150 Raptor
The 2015 Ford F150 Raptor includes some of the newest in performance technology and is so popular that they’ve had to increase the production of this off-road vehicles to five per hour to keep up with the demand. The 2015 F150 Raptor is 500 pounds lighter than is predecessor which means better mileage and handling.
2015 Ford Shelby GT 350
This car looks back at the Mustang history but features the best 2015 has to offer. It will will feature a 500-horsepower 5.2-liter V8 engine and fronted innovations that improve the car’s aerodynamics which result in an improved downforce and cooling. The end result is a car that doesn’t look very much removed from the racetrack.
Ford GT
The new Ford GT is sleek and dare I say sexy, and a car that produces the sounds and sights of a performance vehicle.
But will Millennials be the only customers interested in these Ford performance cars? I think not. All customers can benefit from the Ford EcoBoost technology as well as the advances in safety, comfort, and connectivity.
What do you think of Ford’s performance line? Find out more about Ford and all the action at the Detroit Auto Show by following the hashtag #FordNAIAS
I was just telling my husband how much I like the Ford Fiesta and think it would make a nice family car. I’m loving the ST you have pictured!
I would love to go to a car show. I love looking at new cars and would love to see a Ford Shelby up close.
This is great. We went to the car show but forgot to check out the Fords!
Oh no! You missed some GREAT new cars!
Such great cars. I have always loved the Ford Mustang
Ford has always made such great vehicles, I am glad you had fun at the auto show,
That Raptor is such a cute little car! I have friends who swear by Ford SUVs.
Wow, so cool. Love the color too.
I’d love to drive a Mustang! That looks like a sweet ride!
These vehicles are all so beautiful. It was nice just to look at them.
Well the new cars look great. I’m interested to learn more of their fuel efficiencies!
I was on the opposite side of the spectrum today…watching a really old car auction. A cool looking Ford Mustang was a star of the show. Longer back end than I’d ever seen on one. Very retro cool. 🙂
I love old cars too – my next piece is on the Ford Museum. I loved seeing how far we’ve come – the seats looked so uncomfortable in the early years! 🙂
My 2nd car was a Ford, and I’ll never forget it! Such memories, and a great car!
What an awesome event. Such great cars.
I was at the Detroit Auto Show, too! So many great-looking cars!
It was pure glamour and glitz for sure!
Wow that is one cool car by Ford!
I know, right! I can’t wait to buy a new car and it will very likely be a Ford. I’ve got a 1995 Aerostar Van that has served me very, very well all these years.
I really like the look of the new Ford GT! It’s sporty and flashy looking!
I had a mustang for my first car and it never failed me. I love all the new stuff they have going on. I’d love a Shelby though!
We love our Fords! I would love to own a Mustang Shelby!!
I don’t drive but I enjoy looking at cars. Hubby does all the driving and loves to check out the latest in vehicles.
We are not in the market for a new car, but I love that color blue.
We are in the market for a new car and have our eye on a Ford Fiesta.
Wow what great looking cars! I love the Shelby GT the best!
The Ford Focus looks like a really nice car. I love the Cobra Mustang!
It sounds like Ford really stepped up their game. They have a lot of nice cars coming out.