Under the hood customers will see many differences
in the ROUSH 2010 427R Mustang compared to previous years. One of
the biggest changes is that the long air induction tube that wrapped
around the engine was eliminated making a much cleaner appearance
under the hood. The intercooler reservoir has more than twice the
volume of previous generations, and the intercooler itself is a
single core cross-flow radiator which means more efficient cooling.
It is substantially larger than on prior model years, and is now
raised higher off the ground which should offer much less potential
for road debris damage. Even the hoses on the ROUSH 2010 427R have
seen an upgrade; they are all now 100 percent molded rubber with
abrasion resistance and have imprinted markings for things like
the clamp locations. This makes for even more of a true OEM appearance
under the hood, and ROUSH has taken this factory appearance to the
degree of matching the Ford grain on the OEM radiator reservoir
and duplicated it on the one used by the intercooler. Although much
of the 4.6L, 3V powertrain components are a carryover from that
used on the 2005-2009 ROUSH Mustangs, customers will notice much
more refinement and OEM-level quality materials and appearance on
the new ROUSHcharged engines. This new 427R is be covered by a 3-year/36,000
mile warranty.
The 2010 427R includes an appearance package
which is comprised of several components such as a new front fascia
and front splitter, rear fascia, side splitters, and a three-piece
rear wing. The new rear fascia is a one-piece design which improves
the fit and finish; the part is injection-molded by ROUSH Manufacturing
in an OEM-level TPO plastic which, in the black color with decorative
grain, will help reduce rock chips. The vehicle rides on 18-inch
cast chrome wheels with high-performance Cooper Zeon tires, with
a new 20-inch cast chrome wheel as an available option.
This package also includes an all-new suspension
package to greatly enhance the handling of the vehicle and turn
that daily commute into a slalom course. The ROUSH chassis engineering
team has driven tens of thousands of miles on the streets and tracks
to create the best blend of comfort and handling, and claim that
this is the best suspension package they have come up with yet for
the Mustang. A ROUSH wheel hop reduction kit will be included with
all vehicles that have the upgraded ROUSH suspension package installed
at the factory.
"I've driven every generation of ROUSH
Mustangs and there is no question that these cars keep improving
over the years. Our engineering teams never sit back and say,'That's
it. We are done working on this now.' They continually refine the
components, whether it is in the engine, suspension, or any other
part of the car. They are always thinking and testing and improving
and creating the ultimate Mustang for the muscle car enthusiast.
I think that there is no doubt that the ROUSH 2010 Mustang is our
finest effort yet," Roush stated, adding that he will shortly
be using one as his personal vehicles while traveling the NASCAR
circuit.