2010 Shelby GT500 spy shots

We are all patiently waiting for the official unveiling of the 2010 Shelby GT500 Mustang at this years Detroit auto show, but Ford is unabashedly showing off a mule of the car around the streets of Detroit.



Jalopnik's Ben Wojdyla had a convertible version of the car pull up right next to him at a stoplight in Royal Oak, which gave him the perfect opportunity to get some shots.



From what we can see in the pictures, all the general 2010 Mustang features carry over, plus the requisite special alloys, giant grille openings, badging, and a heat extracting hood. The black color with grabber blue stripes is a nice touch.



Ben says the GT500's gutsy exhaust note blended with a hint blower whine sounds as good as it did before. In the meantime, we'll have to live with these shots until Ford drives the Shelby on stage in just over a month from now.

Source: Jalopnik

Saleen Racecraft RC2 Focus - Speed on a Budget

The Ford Focus is hot right now. Thanks to rising gas prices, Ford's econobox has enjoyed a serious spike in sales the last few months while big cars and trucks on on the decline. It should come as no surprise that a hot Saleen version of the car is in the works.



Tuner cars have been the rage for quite a few years now, thanks to Sony's Gran Turismo video game and the "Fast and the Furious" movies. It only makes sense to offer a tuned version of the Focus, and Ford has done it in the past with the much heralded SVT.



Following the recently introduced Saleen Racecraft Mustang is the Racecraft Focus RC2, which was introduced at this years Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit. The car will go on sale no later than the first quarter of 2009.



According to Saleen product and program planning director Julie Zona, the RC2 "offers an exciting aesthetic, great handling, and just the right amount of performance."



The biggest selling point is the price, which is expected to be under $20,000. The RC2 will be available to enthusiasts who otherwise may not be able to afford a tuner car.



Here's a list of what that $20,000 will get you:



* A 1.6-in.-lowered Racecraft sport suspension with new specific rate springs, unique performance valves, and heavy-duty anti-roll bars.

* Larger brakes supplied by Saleen SpeedLab

* A unique dual-tipped exhaust top produce "a healthy growl"

* A Racecraft-tuned version of the Focus' 2.0L Duratec four-cylinder

* 18-in. aluminum alloy wheels with new Bridgestone rubber

* A four-piece body kit featuring a new mesh front grille and three-part rear wing spoiler

* Racecraft graphics



If you're the type of person who's always dreamed of a tuned up Mustang but are more on a Focus budget, the Racecraft RC2 could be right up your alley.