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2005 Ford Mustang FR500C For Sale -Grand Am Championship Winner,
Raced And Owned By Patrick Dempsey LMC is very proud to offer for
sale this 2005 Ford Mustang FR500C 2005 was the introduction of the
S197 platform Mustang which was a huge success with retro design
cues taken from early fastback Mustangs. To solidify the platforms
performance potential, Ford introduced the Mustang FR500C as a
factory turn-key race car offering to its most hardcore performance
minded customers. This is the first factory turnkey race car Ford
offered since the 60's. These FR500C Mustangs could be ordered
through the Ford Racing catalogue and came without any VIN number
as they weren't street legal. Ford Racing awarded Multimatic the
task of developing the FR500C Competition Mustang to Multimatic
Motorsports, near Toronto, under the guidance of resident Ford
engineers. Multimatic had previously been enlisted to help develop
a Daytona Prototype car that went on to win its class in the 24
Hours of Daytona endurance race. They also are more recently known
for building the latest generation of Ford GT's. The Mustang bodies
would arrive at the Multimatic facility in Canada, as a bare steel
shell. The car body had already made a trip through Watson
Engineering to have its Multimatic-designed roll cage installed.
Every open seam in the body structure of the car was welded to
increase the structural rigidity of the car and improve its
durability under the extreme conditions of road racing. Preparation
and paint came next, then it was time for assembly to begin in
earnest. Initial fitting begins with chassis items needed to create
a rolling shell. Suspension build-up includes special 3-way
adjustable struts and shocks, along with coil-over springs all
around. Multimatic was quite involved with suspension development
on the 2005 Mustang, including providing their proprietary design
for the front lower control arm. The dampers used on the FR500C
provide for adjustment of both high and low speed compression, as
well as rebound characteristics. Upgraded urethane bushings are
used throughout the build of the front and rear suspensions.Brembo
4-piston brake calipers are installed at the front end of the car,
with production level brake components providing the needed
services elsewhere. When it comes time to fit the drivetrain,
Ford's 5-liter Cammer crate engine is the star of the show. This
engine features a Ford Racing 356-alloy aluminum block, that was
specifically designed for the 5.0L engine program. Fitted with
high-flow cylinder heads, 12mm lift camshafts with unique valves,
springs and rocker arms, the top end of the 4-cam is as about racy
as you can get. The bottom end is just as well kitted out, with
high-strength connecting rods, forged pistons delivering an 11:1
compression ratio and a variable geometry long/short runner
magnesium intake manifold. Working along the driveline, you'll also
find a Ford Racing Performance Parts clutch, Tremec 6-speed
transmission, single piece aluminum driveshaft and a Trac Tech C
Locker differential in an 8.8-inch axle. The Trac Tech product is a
positive action, ratchet-type locking differential, which many
consider to be the best for road racing use. If the interior of
this high speed Pony looks sparse, that's just because it's all
business. After the wiring harnesses are installed, a center
mounted switch panel provides most control functions. Perched atop
the steering column is an EFI digital dash system, that provides
instrumentation and data logging capabilities. Mind you, you might
not rush out to pick up one of these for your own Mustang unless
you're very serious about your data - a fully configured EFI Level
II System comes with a five-figure price tag. At the gripping end
of the column, you'll find a Personal 320mm quick-release steering
wheel. Elsewhere inside, you'll find a cable-operated fire
suppression system and a Sparco racing seat. This example offered
for sale was raced and owned by A-list actor Patrick Dempsey who is
known for his love of motorsports. Driving for Hyper Sport, which
he co-owns with fellow racer Rick Skelton, Patrick competed in the
2007 Grand-Am Koni Challenge Series in this 2005 Ford Mustang
FR500CS. He drove the number 156 Mustang at Barber Motorsports Park
on the way to helping team principal and fellow driver Joe Foster
to win the Grand Am Championship. Since its release in 2005 the
FR500C, dubbed "Boy Racer," has earned 7 poles, 10 wins, 92 top-ten
finishes and 25 podiums. To this day, it remains one of the best
choices for those looking to get behind the wheel of a proven
competitive track weapon. Additional Details: -
