Safely Insured sponsors Black Sun Racing’s Supercharged V8 Mustang
Author: George Trout
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Safely Insured are very happy to announce the sponsorship of the Black Sun Racing Team this year!
Driver Alex Peters bought the 2007 car with aspirations of turning it into a formidable track weapon.
Work carried out to the car is entrusted to Redline American Muscle, in Kent. And with parts and sponsorship from Steeda UK - the quality of work is impeccable, lets have a look at the spec:
Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Single Overhead Camshaft
- 3 valves per cylinder Ford Racing / Whipple supercharger BBK varitune axle-back exhaust
Bodywork
- Roush front spoiler CDC chin spoiler extension Side air intakes for rear brake cooling
- F1 Lotus 77 style aerodynamic
- side skirts Agent 77
- low drag side mirrors
- Front and rear towing brackets
Interior
- Recaro sport line bucket seats
- TRS four point race harness
Brakes
- Wilwood braided brake lines
- High temperature racing brake fluid (Shell Donax)
Front
- Wilwood six piston
- 14 inch brakes with grooved ventilated
- cross drilled discs
Rear
- Wilwood four piston 14 inch brakes with cross drilled grooved ventilated
- cross drilled discs Front and rear cooling vents with ducted fans
Wheels
Dry track
- Front and rear lightweight Steeda racing wheels 9.5 * 20 inch Toyo proxes 285/30 R20 R888 semi slick tyres (MSA list 1B)
Wet Track
- Front: Show Wheels Streeter 20 * 8 inch wheels Yokohama Advan 245/40 R20 (MSA list 1A)
- Rear: Show Wheels Streeter 20 * 9.5 inch wheels Yokohama Advan 275/40 R20 (MSA list 1A)
Drive train
- Roush short shifter Torsen 2.7:1 limited slip differential 3.75:1 Low ratio final drive
Suspension
- KW Competition 2 way adjustable suspension Roush stage 3 anti roll bars Fays 2 watts link
Chassis
- CHE Torque limiter on gearbox mounting Stiffening springs on front spoiler to protect ground impact MSA approved roll cage Steeda front and rear strut towers stiffening bars Steeda lightweight radiator mount Performance: Power: 573BHP Torque: 480lb/ft
Watch out for updates as we follow Alex's progress throughout the year. Here is his calendar and rest assured Safely Insured will be present at some of the events to see how Alex and his Mustang are getting on!