1966 Ford Mustang T-5R

[Wes B.]

I'm just wondering what everyone thinks about this Mustang designed and built by Pure Vision Design. It's far from the traditional fastback build, but it does look pretty slick, and I'm sure it drives like an absolute dream.

Engine: Ford/Lotus 250 c.i. Quad Cam Indy Car V8 bored and stroked to 292 c.i. -- 426 hp @ 6,900 rpm and 300+ (max of 362) ft/lbs of torque from 3,000 thru 7,000 rpm.

Transmission: CR Racing, Inc. (NASCAR approved) 4 Speed Manual.

Front Suspension: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1964.5-1970 Mustang Aluma-Frame

Rear Suspension: Detroit Speed, Inc. 1964.5-1970 Mustang QUADRALink with a Ford 9" Axle Housing (3.73 gears).

Front Tires: Kumho Ecsta V710 245/45R17

Rear Tires: Kumho Ecsta V710 295/40R17

Curb Weight: 2,300 lbs.

[Beyer Subaru]

Yummy! Love the Martini Racing livery.

Facebook pics: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1478710&type=1
Speeds hunters: http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/11/martini-mustang/
Purevision site: http://www.purevisiondesign.com/ride...i-mustang.html

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Yummy! Love the Martini Racing livery.

As do I!

[zenki_levin]

Looks good

They should've taken some pictures of the suspension setup.

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by Hachivic

Looks good

They should've taken some pictures of the suspension setup.

[briang0901]

very clean!!!

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by briang0901

very clean!!!

It's the perfect race car that can also be used as a street car!

[Shagaliscious]

That is very nice. Love the wheels. I bet that would be a blast to drive.

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

That is very nice. Love the wheels. I bet that would be a blast to drive.

This is probably one of the best Mustangs I've ever seen. I can't wait until some video of it is released.

[Beyer Subaru]

It's just super cool that they didn't make the whole car out of unobtanium as so many builders do.

They built this car how the normal shade tree mechanic could.

I love the video where they describe the rear end and brake set-up.

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

It's just super cool that they didn't make the whole car out of unobtanium as so many builders do.

They built this car how the normal shade tree mechanic could.

I love the video where they describe the rear end and brake set-up.

Exactly! Nothing on it is super complex, and that's the key to its beauty. So simple yet so elegant.

[Wes B.]

Update

After speaking with Steve Strope, he informed me that the rear axle (Ford 9") houses 3.73 gears.

[Wes B.]

Here are a few videos for those of you who would like to know a little bit more about this wonderfully built car. If there are any other videos of this car floating out there, make sure to post them!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR73gaeTZ9Y&list=UU2N84_X4erDXzF6TvShjjhA& index=5"]Martini T-5R Mustang Engine Dyno - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygF3EPz2MIY&list=UU2N84_X4erDXzF6TvShjjhA& index=1"]Martini Mustang DSE Front Suspension - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w4LSZCcp7o&list=UU2N84_X4erDXzF6TvShjjhA& index=9"]MARTINI MUSTANG WHEEL TUBS - Pure Vision - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0weBzU_g8Cc&list=UU2N84_X4erDXzF6TvShjjhA& index=10"]MARTINI MUSTANG SUBFRAME - Pure Vision - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGmwbyCZJWI&list=UU2N84_X4erDXzF6TvShjjhA& index=11"]MARTINI MUSTANG STEERING - Pure Vision - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq4HrCFPTLc&list=UU2N84_X4erDXzF6TvShjjhA& index=12"]MARTINI MUSTANG REAR AXLE - Pure Vision - YouTube[/ame]

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Whoaaaa there. I don't know about all that. Installing a 4-link in anything is not something a parts changer should tackle without help from a seasoned body guy who knows how to fabricate and weld. Contrary to popular belief, a 4-link will never bolt right in. There will be cutting and shimming. Also, a shade tree mechanic probably won't be cutting the floor for subframe connectors.

Oh, and a DSE front subframe starts at $6,500 dollars with basic nonadjustable shocks. The Quadralink starts at $3,000 with basic shocks and before even thinking about a 9". Detroit Speed suspension stuff is top of the game in the pro-touring world. Might not be handfabbed unobtanium, but it might as well be for the money.

On the other hand, this is a car local to me that actually was built by a shade tree mechanic. Warmed up small block with a TKO, multileafs and Panhard in the rear, springs and control arms in the front, shocks all around, seats, American Racing T70Rs, and an NJMP Thunderbolt tech sticker. Because racecar.

First off, were four of the same exact photos really necessary? It is a pretty sick car though.

I've known plenty of "shadetree" mechanics that can install a 4-link within a few days. Just because they might be classified as a "shadetree" mechanic does not mean they can't cut, weld, or shim.