This '69 Mustang, dubbed "Boostang," is a good example of classic muscle mixed with modern technology.
1969 Ford MustangArtist: Kris Horton * www.carsbykris.comThis '69 Mustang, dubbed "Boostang," is a good example of classic muscle mixed with modern technology. The exterior of the car is marked with subtle modifications (like narrowed and painted bumpers), black chrome trim-finish, and flush-mounted windows. Boostang looks sinister with its low stance, big brakes, and wide wheels, but functionality also shows in the front grille and lower spoiler. Foglights were removed and replaced with air intakes, which feed the twin-turbocharged 5.4L DOHC V-8 engine. The interior is race-inspired and finished with a rollcage, racing bucket seats, five-point safety restraints, and custom gauges. Visual modifications were kept simple and straightforward, maintaining the original appearance with a modern twist. This car is a nice blend of street machine and supercar, and manages to look aggressive without being too over-the-top.
Chassis And Driveline* 5.4L 32V DOHC twin-turbocharged V-8* Viper-spec T56 transmission* Stainless exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers and crossover* Trunk-mounted Optima battery* Fuel cell* Carbon fiber driveshaft* Ford 9-inch rearend* Panhard bar* Front and rear sway bars* 3-inch lowering springs* AP Racing brakes six-piston calipers, 14-inch rotors (front); four-piston calipers, 13-inch rotors (rear)
Exterior* Removed foglights for ram-air induction* Smoothed, narrowed, and painted front bumper* Painted adjustable chin spoiler to match* Mini-tubbed to fit wider rear wheels and tires* Forgeline SP3P forged three-piece wheels with gunmetal centers and titanium bolts: 18x9 (front); 19x12 (rear)* Tires: 275/30ZR18 (front); 335/25ZR19 (rear)-Toyo RA1* Custom-painted red with black hood graphic* Lower front fascia opened up for front-mounted intercooler* All trim and door handles finished in black chrome* Flush-mounted glass* Carbon fiber rear spoiler and decklid* Functional rear-brake cooling ducts
Interior* Six-point rollcage* Recaro Sportline seats* Fabricated dash with custom gauge cluster* Stewart Warner performance gauges* Five-point safety restraints* Carbon-fiber center console with B&M shifter* MOMO steering wheel* Rear seat delete