As you’ve seen from my 2015 Super Lap Battle spotlights so far, I’ve picked a rather diverse spread of cars to share in detail with you guys.
There’s been a Subaru Impreza from the ’90s, a K-swapped Honda Civic, and a Lexus RC F; now we have a Ford Mustang – one of a few domestic machines competing this year.
There might be some bias as I drive a 2015 EcoBoost Mustang myself, but I was very happy to see the guys from HPS Performance Products out there with their own development car. As I talked to them about their build, I found out that it’s actually quite similar to my own in terms of modifications.
The turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood has been treated to some basic induction and exhaust upgrades with the stock turbo still providing boost.
The Mustang remains on factory dampers with the addition of Swift springs for the meantime, but I’m told a fully adjustable coilover setup is in the plans as they continue to dial-in the machine.
The brakes have been upgraded with parts from StopTech and lightweight 19-inch Forgestar CF10 wheels keep unsprung weight down. The tires are Yokohama Advan Neovas for a perfect balance between street and track capability.
While my car is still factory-spec on the inside, the HPS guys have added a pair of Sparco racing bucket seats and also fitted a much-smaller-than-stock Sparco racing steering wheel.
I quite liked the car’s exterior styling – especially the Street Scene spoiler out back. In fact, I might have to look into getting one of these for my own car… What do you think?
With the Mustang’s weight and modest list of modifications, Super Lap Battle at Buttonwillow Raceway was more of a test session than a record-breaking attempt, but the Ford still turned in a best lap time of 2:00.938. I’ll certainly be watching with interest as the HPS team continues to evolve the car.
Mike Garrett
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Oh my God. That spoiler is perfect!
That'll be the first upgrade when I get the car this spring.
As soon as I can get over that sound coming from a Mustang, if I ever do, then I might just like this car.
did they give you weight and power numbers?
I think yes...
How did its best lap time compare to the other cars? (Yes I'm that lazy/drunk this late in the evening to re-read the other articles).
Ode like to see what rocket bunny could do with these.
A part of me would rather have this than a fr-s.
Ddah56 No.
.... even though it will happen eventually
I would normally say no, but I quite like the new style they're taking with their Pandem box-style flares. I think that style would fit the new Mustang quite well.
Get the spoiler!
Thats a ok spoiler but think how ridiculously nice a big gt wing would be
That Spoiler is perfect!
its funny how a couple years ago i was all for lip spoilers on rx7s, evos and mk4 supras (all cars really), and now i am in love with their giant factory wings. This spoiler looks great, but did you ever consider the gt350r wing ?
This is the best looking S550 (outside the 350R) I've seen so far.
Agreed!! It would look awesome on the silver mustang, how about in a contrasting colour like flat black?
SWEET spoiler, id do a z06 look and go with a black contrasting colour
More and more I'm starting to want a new mustang.
Ddah56 Rocket Bunny Mabe not But i quite sure that LibertyWalk Would make it
The spoiler flows very nicely with the rest of the car
BigTmoneyD I like GT wings, but might be a little a much for a daily driver haha.
Ddah56 RTR stage 5 kit uses that style of fender flares.
All in jest. The lip is radtastical. Anyways, wings are only cool on fwd cars.
Ddah56 rocket bunny is going too far
I see alot of track turbo 4's but havn't seen any 5.0 track S550s yet is there a reason for that?
Mike Garrett BigTmoneyD I do think they're pretty sexy perched on that fat azzzzzz but no other stang.
That spoiler was actually the first thing I noticed. Not that I am a Mustang authority but that is the nicest spoiler I recall seeing on a new Mustang.
Man now i want a Ecoboost mustang even MORE!!!
the car was very good
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