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1968 Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback | Car 77
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Hi, I'm Tom Scarpello of Revology Cars, and this is car number 77 - a right-hand drive 1968 Mustang 2+2 Fastback in Porsche Jet Black Metallic with Porsche Black Nappa leather interior. So, this car is equipped with option code 68B. If you check 68B on the order guide, you'll get this. You get the trim delete, there's no trim inside the grille, there's no pony in the grille. On the side of the car, all the chrome's been deleted. It's a real slick kind of blacked-out look. The torque thrust wheels have painted black centers and at the back of the car, the tail lamp panel is painted satin black, as are the tail lamp bezels, and that extends up to the rear portion of the deck lid.
So, this car is a really nicely balanced package. So, it has our standard suspension, but it has this Shelby brake upgrade which you have to move up to a 17-inch wheel. Not only better in terms of shorter stopping distance, but it's a different design. It's quieter. It's got better pedal feel, stiffer caliper mounting, and just feels really good, very confidence inspiring. So, it's my choice. I like the Shelby brake package and we've done some work refinement of our suspension and spring rates. I'm driving on cobblestone right now, and it's a smooth ride that soaks up the bumps. It's always a trick to get the balance right between ride and handling and so many cars, it seems like the ride is fighting against handling. One of them is going to emerge the victor, but if you work at it and really dial it in, you can get the good ride quality and still have a good handling car that doesn't have to be overly harsh because everything has to work properly.
The suspension has to have adequate travel. We've done a lot of engineering work, particularly to the rear suspension, to give more travel, and we could run a softer spring rate to take advantage of that extra travel but still be very controlled so ride quality is good and still have excellent handling. I'm really happy with the overall balance at this point. So, we also on the 67/68 offer a tire upgrade. It moves up to a 275-section width. You can get that on the rear only, or you can get it on the front and rear. It definitely gives the car a more aggressive look.
But really, the 245 tire is more than adequate for the overall level of performance capability. Mustang GT comes standard with a 235-section width tire. So, we've got the same engine output, actually slightly more, because we've got a freer flowing exhaust and intake system, and then the car's a lot lighter. That car is about 550 pounds lighter than the current Mustang GT, and with the 245 tires, we've actually got a larger contact patch. In no way is it compromised. It's just a really nice overall balance. It's easy to drive. It's smooth. Good ride quality, good handling. Nice!
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