| 2009 Roush P-51B |
Roush Performance continues their
homage to the legendary World War II fighter plane with the 2009 Roush P-51B
Mustang, the second aviation themed pony car from the Michigan based
manufacturer. This car, based on the 2009 Ford Mustang, will be
limited to just 51 numbered production vehicles in the 2009 model year.
As with the previous 2008 Roush P-51A Mustang, introduced at the 2007
SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the 2009 P-51B will also have 510 horsepower and
510 lb/ft of torque matching it as the most powerful Roush Mustang
ever produced. In order to get this type of power from the Ford 4.6L,
3-valve engine, Roush technicians replace many of the internal
components with stronger parts including forged aluminum pistons (with
an increased dish to lower the compression ratio from 9.8 to 8.6),
forged steel H-Beam connecting rods and a forged steel crankshaft and
there is an upgraded high-capacity fuel delivery system installed. Roush
also upgrades the clutch and includes a custom-calibration for the ECM
to manage the performance of the next-generation TVS2300 Roushcharger.
Among the changes for the 2009 P-51B are a secondary sheave FEAD, the
addition of the Roush 6-piston brakes which can be seen through the new
black chrome wheels, and a Roush vent pod gauge with a boost gauge. The
car will be fitted with the new Cooper RS3 ultra-high performance tires,
which, combined with the Roush Stage 3 suspension will give a
road-hugging ride and nearly unmatched cornering ability. The Ford
factory Vapor paint code will be accented with Olive Drab green badging
to match the World War II motif, and a rear decklid black-out panel is
included. The P-51B logo adorns the shifter ball, floor mats and is
embroidered into the leather seating. Further matching the history of
the fighter plane, which often saw different metal panels used to patch
the planes back into flying and fighting condition, the six-piece Roush
aerobody kit will have both Vapor and Silver colors utilized for a
subtle, but highly unique, look on the road.
The 2009 P-51B continues the yellow and red checkerboard accents which
pay tribute to the brave pilots of the 357th Fighters Group, Eighth Air
Force ETO (European Theater Operations) who were unofficially known as
"The Yoxford Boys" after a village near their base. Its victory
totals in air-to-air combat are the most of any P-51 group in the Eighth
Air Force and third among all groups fighting in Europe. The 357th flew
313 combat missions between February 11, 1944 and April 25, 1945 and is
officially credited by the US Air Force with having destroyed 595.5
German airplanes in the air and 106.5 on the ground.
Jack Roush has played a major role in designing both the 2008 Roush
P-51A and the new 2009 P-51B Mustang, which ties into his affection for
both the history of the fighter plane as well as his hobby of restoring
and flying them.
"The 2009 Roush P-51B is really the closest thing we can do to truly
match the performance and styling of the fighter plane," said Jack
Roush. "Just like the airplane, the P-51B Mustang has the power to
outrun most anything, can turn like virtually nothing else, and will
make those other ‘pilots' have second thoughts before engaging in a
skirmish."
The 2009 Roush P-51B is now starting to arrive at Roush-authorized Ford
dealers and has a suggested retail pricing starting at $65,800 including
destination fees and gas guzzler taxes. The few options available
include a Roush trunk tool kit, enhanced Roush resonator exhaust and an
Escort Passport 9500ci radar/laser defense system. As with all Roush
vehicles, the 2009 P-51B has an industry-leading 3 year/36,000 mile
warranty.
Related:
Roush P-51A and P-51B Pictures
2008 Roush P-51A Mustang
2009 Roush RTC Pictures
2009 Roush RTC Mustang Specs
2009 Roush
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