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Mustang fans did not know what was coming. The S197 was already popular with enthusiasts, rocking that breathtaking retro style. But this generation had something even better in store to take our breath away.
While the 2010 Mustang GT had given the S197 a design facelift, for the 2011 Mustang GT, Ford wanted to look under the hood. After all, aggressively good looks will only get you so far, especially on the track. And that’s where the Mustang was getting destroyed. Luckily, the Ford Modular V8 engine was ready to evolve, and it came in the ford of the 5.0L DOHC V8, or as we all know it: the Coyote. This an engine that has already stood the test of time, staying in every model through the 2020 Mustang GT. But, the 2011 Mustang GT got there first, earning it a bright spot in the history books. The Coyote is fast, angry, efficient and begging to be modified. What’s not to love?
Yes, the 2014 Mustang GT was the last of the Fifth Generation, the final S197 model. While this period brought a lot of upgrades, from aerodynamics to design changes, by the end, it was the Coyote engine that sunk its claws in. Every bit of extra horsepower gave us a reason to fall in love with the powerful pony all over again.
Upon its release, the 2011 Mustang GT was declared by many to be the best Mustang in years. A lot of this was due to the Coyote, sporting incredible horsepower gains over the previous model. While you’ll see some different stats out there for its 0-60 time, mid to upper 4s are most common.
With the success of the previous model, Ford didn’t make many changes for the 2012 Mustang GT, just some different options. In fact, the specs are almost the same, though the 0-60 speeds tend to be on the lower end.
The 2013 Mustang GT did get some upgrades. Well, it got one at least, and it’s the one that matters — a nice little boost for the Coyote’s horsepower.
Once again, no real difference on the 2014 Mustang GT from the previous year. Still, it was the final S197, and probably the best of the bunch.
From the 2011 Mustang GT to the 2014 model year, this is a fantastic platform — and it can easily be modified for higher performance. Many people like to start with induction, such as a bolt-on cold air intake from JLT or PMAS, or some exhaust upgrades. We offer a wide variety of exhaust setups, including our in-house Lethal Performance brand, as well as Magnaflow, Roush Performance, MBRP, Borla, Ford Racing, Pypes, Bassani and Corsa options.
From there, suspension and driveline are typically the next stops in upgrading your 2011-2014 Mustang GT. Things such as lowering springs, control arms, Panhard rods, shocks and struts make significant improvements to handling as well as performance on the street and dragstrip. Some of our top suspension brands are BMR Suspension, Eibach, UPR Products, Viking Performance and Steeda. A short throw shifter from Barton Industries or MGW will take the slop out of shifting, making it easier to shift into gears and providing a shorter throw.
Next, you may want to look into a single piece aluminum or carbon fiber driveshaft from DSS, as well as an upgraded clutch kit from Mcleod, Exedy, Spec or Mantic. We offer many different options for these depending on the type of driving and power you want for your 2011-2014 Mustang GT.
If that’s not enough, choose a Power Package, or any of the supercharger or turbo kit upgrades. Adding a supercharger to your Mustang GT will indeed make a huge difference. Our best selling brand by far is Whipple Superchargers, the twin-screw supercharging experts! A few other options you should consider would be VMP, Procharger, Vortech or Paxton. We can dial you in with any of these products and package them to meet your specific goals.
Tie it all together in The Tune Shop with a custom tune from Lund Racing. Lethal Performance has been dealing with Lund Racing since 2009. We are their largest distributor and have been selling, as well as running, their tunes with great success over the years. A custom tune will recalibrate your car to offer better performance on both the street and the track, while still providing excellent drivability. Lund Racing tunes are available on their Lund Racing nGauge and SCT devices.
While your Coyote might be slashing up the road already, you know we can help you make it better. If you have questions regarding any products for your 2011 Mustang GT, all the way through the 2014 Mustang GT, please feel free to contact your Lethal Performance rep today by calling 977-2LETHAL. With us, you can unleash the beast that's inside your ride.
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