The fourth-generation Mustang is the second least loved in the history of the pony, being "beaten" only by the car it replaced. Nevertheless, there are some pretty sweet modded examples out there, with these having been shaped into brilliant drag strip tools.
And we've brought along an example of this, with the senior 'Stang we have here being the kind of machine that dominates the drag strip.
We're looking at a fourtg-gen that has come a long, long way from its stock form. Sure, there's still a factory blow in there (think: 281 cubic inches), but the thing works with a pair of turbos.
The TT setup involves 62mm units, so the engine has to cope with plenty of boost. Then again, the setup is well put together, from the internals to the beadlock rear wheels, which means the tires allow the thing to properly put the power to the ground.
Unlike many sprinters that can be found at the drag strip, this Blue Oval toy comes with a manual tranny. And it is this aspect that recently set the car apart. Allow us to elaborate.
You see, the beast managed to deliver a 7.92s quarter-mile run, with a trap speed of 180 mph. So the thing grabbed the world record for a stick shift Mustang.
The Ford also comes with a nickname, as we're looking at the TT Minion. And once you check it out in the piece of footage below, it will all make sense.
At times, the aural side of the clip is just as intense as the visual one, so please turn up the volume before reaching for that "play" button. Note that the video also takes us inside the engine compartment of the machine, which means you'll be able to take a good look at the furious V8 generating all the hype.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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