Roush P-51A Mustang

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The car that "will help to save the streets from the invasion of the foreign brands."

Roush used the occasion of the 2007 SEMA Show to take the wraps off its 510-horsepower P-51A Mustang, which the Ford tuner proclaims "will help to save the streets from the invasion of the foreign brands." It's hard not to chuckle at that remark, since Ford owns Jaguar, Volvo and Land Rover and has a controlling interest in Mazda. Still, Roush's latest take on the Mustang is sure to stir patriotic fervor in anyone who has a sense of nostalgia for what some describe as the last "good war." It's clear that this is a pet project for Jack Roush, a longtime aviation buff who owns personal P-51 fighters, including one that is painted as a replica of "Old Crow," flown during the war by Capt. Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson. "This is the type of product that Roush has wanted to produce for at least 10 years but the right platform, the right technology and the right timing never intersected until now," Roush said in a statement. Roush is a bit sketchy on all the details about the P-51A Mustang, saying it hasn't set the pricing yet and that the engine specifications are "preliminary." Roush said the P-51A Mustang "has a preliminary rating of at least 510 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. It is anticipated that final figures may be even slightly higher than this when final testing and calibration is approved by the Roush engineering staff," it said. The P-51A is noteworthy because it's the first time that internal engine components have been upgraded by Roush. Ford's 300-hp 4.6-liter V8 gets several rebuilt components, including a forged steel eight-bolt crankshaft, forged aluminum pistons with increased dish to lower the compression from 9:8 to 8:6, and forged steel H-Beam connecting rods. Roush said the upgraded engine parts are mandatory "to be able to withstand the additional power" from the latest version of the Roushcharger supercharger. Exterior cues include a Roush aerobody kit that bundles a front fascia, chin spoiler, hood scoop and rear spoiler. The cabin gets Roush sport leather seating and custom floor mats, both with embroidered P-51A emblems. Other details include 18-inch Roush forged five-spoke wheels, a Stage 3 suspension with specially engineered and tuned front struts, rear shocks, front and rear springs, front and rear sway bars, and jounce bumpers. Roush spokesman John Clark told Inside Line, "We are shooting for the low-to-mid $60s" when it comes to pricing the new Mustang. What this means to you: We sense Roush's P-51A Mustang is special even before we measure it against the competition.

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