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Grand Am Cup Specifications

DO YOU WANT TO RACE A MUSTANG IN GRAND AM CUP?
The popularity of road racing at a grassroots level has soared in the last few years and to the Ford enthusiast few vehicles make better racecars than Mustangs. For those enthusiasts looking to take their first step into professional road racing, Ford Racing has your needs met with the new 2005 Mustang FR500C.
Ford Racing offers two ways to get a driver behind the wheel of a 2005 Grand Am Cup Mustang. The first solution is a turnkey racecar ready to be driven to victory. That's the Mustang FR500C. The second option is a number of race ready parts that are available to the private builder.

FR500C
A turnkey ready to run steed! The Mustang FR500C features the following...
Ford Racing designed body and roll cage. Seam welded, Grand Am spec cage, attachment points and enclosures specifically for racing.
Ford Racing 5.0L "Cammer R50" engine. The heart of this purpose built machine mated to our unique Tremec T56transmission.
Ford Racing brake and suspension upgrades
Full safety equipment
Add driver and look for victory lane
Price: $125,000

Ford Racing Parts for privateer builders...
M-6007-R50P
- 5.0L "Cammer R50" race engine package. This is the only engine package Grand Am currently allowed for the 2005 Mustang. This is the same engine used in the Ford Racing Mustang FR500C racecar.
- This package includes:
M-6007-R50 engine assembly
M-9430-R50 exhaust manifolds
M-12637-T50G engine harness
M-14403-T50G interior harness
M-12650-R50 ECU (engine control unit)

M-7003-T56RP TRANSMISSION KIT
- This is the only transmission package approved for Grand Am Cup racing in a 2005 Mustang. This package was developed by Ford Racing and Tremec Transmission for use in the Ford Racing
Mustang FR500C racecar.
- This kit includes:
M-7003-T56R 6 speed transmission with low helix 4615 steel alloy gears, one piece counter shaft, heavy duty pads, slip yoke configuration.
M-5059-R transmission crossmember and urethane mount
Production '05 throwout bearing which maintains hydralic clutch actuation

Additional Ford Racing Performance Parts legal for Grand Am Cup:
- M-1007-F1810*MUSTANG FR500C FRONT WHEEL
- M-2001-RMUSTANG FR500C FRONT BRAKE PADS
- M-2005-R*MUSTANG FR500C BRAKE BOOSTER
- M-2200-R MUSTANG FR500C REAR DISC BRAKE RACE PAD
- M-2300-A*MUSTANG FR500C FRONT BRAKE KIT
- M-2328-C*BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE
- M-3075-R MUSTANG FR500C FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS
- M-3130-RMUSTANG FR500C TIE ROD END
- M-3200-R MUSTANG FR500C STEERING RACK
- M-4033-G1AXLE GIRDLE
- M-4204-C319"/8.8"/7.5" DIFFERENTIALS AND SPOOL
- M-4210-BIRS 8.8" RING & PINION INSTALLATION KIT
- M-4602-JHD ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY
- M-5059-RMUSTANG FR500C TRANSMISSION MOUNT KIT
- M-5230-R50*MUSTANG FR500C EXHAUST SYSTEM
- M-5638-RMUSTANG FR500C REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS
- M-6007-R50*5.0L "CAMMER" RACE VERSION
- M-6038-RMUSTANG FR500C MOTOR MOUNTS
- M-6379-B4.6L MANUAL FLYWHEEL BOLTS
- M-6397-A4611" PRESSURE PLATE BOLT AND DOWEL KIT
- M-7003-T56R*TREMEC MUSTANG FR500C T-56 TRANSMISSION
- M-7213-BT-56 BLACK LEATHER SHIFT KNOB
- M-7277-B10TH ANNIVERSARY MUSTANG COBRA SHIFT BOOT
- M-8005-R*MUSTANG FR500C RADIATOR
- M-9002-R*MUSTANG FR500C FUEL CELL
- M-9430-R50EXHAUST MANIFOLD
- M-12650-BR50*MUSTANG FR500C ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
- M-16620-RMUSTANG FR500C RACE SEAT
- M-18183-RMUSTANG FR500C CASTER ADJUSTER KIT
- M-61108-RMUSTANG FR500C 6-POINT SAFETY HARNESS
- M-607100-S197*2005-2009 MUSTANG BODY IN WHITE

For more information on Ford Racing Performance Parts components or to inquire on how to purchase a Ford Racing Mustang FR500C please contact our Tech Hotline at 586-468-1356.

ENGINE
Type: 5.0L "Cammer R50"
CHASSIS
Type: Uni-body - full seam welded with integrated safety cage
Structural Performance: Over 20,000ft-lbs/degree (torsional)
Construction: Ford - modified stock steel

WHEELS
Manufacturer: Fikse
Size - Front: 18 x 10.0"
Size - Rear: 18 x 10.0"

BRAKES
Front: Brembo 4 pot
Rear: Ford - stock
Master Cylinder: Ford - stock
ABS: Ford - stock

STEERING
Steering Rack: Ford rack and pinion
Power Steering: Ford hydraulic

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 107.1 inches
Front Track: 62.8 inches
Rear Track: 63.0 inches
Dry Weight: 3000 lbs

FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Cell: ATL custom dual dry break - 20 gallon
Fuel Pumps: Walbro 255L/H
Pressure Regulator: Ford - stock

FRONT SUSPENSION
Dynamic Suspensions - inverted struts
3 way adjustable - high/low speed compression rebound
Ride height adjustable coil over
Adjustable caster/camber plate
Urethane bushings
Adjustable anti-roll bar

REAR SUSPENSION
Dynamic Suspensions - coil-over dampers
3 way adjustable - high/low speed compression rebound
Ride height adjustable
3 link with panhard bar
Urethane Bushings

DRIVELINE
T-56 6 speed transmission
4.10 Rear 8.8" Trac Tech C Locker
Ford Racing Performance Parts clutch

ANCILLARIES
C&R aluminum radiator with integrated oil cooler
Ford Racing Performance Parts harness
Ford Racing Performance Parts exhaust system
Ford Racing Performance Parts high flow intake system
SPARCO cable activated extinguisher

COCKPIT
SPARCO Racing Seat
SPARCO 330mm steering wheel - quick release
SPARCO 6-point safety harness
Center mount console switches
AIM digital dash system - data logging and display.

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