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Review: 2008 Steeda Q650 Mustang

Staff Report

Steeda rocks the house with 650hp custom built 5.0 supercharged V8.


02-22-08: While Roush and Saleen get most of the headlines for building custom up-fitted Mustangs, Steeda has been building their own style of Mustangs for some time now. In fact, those who pride themselves on having the rare and collectible can pride in knowing that they are less likely to be seen coming and going on local roads. Though they may not build thousands of cars each year, Steeda offers the same OEM quality and engineering as the aforementioned brands.

Topping the charts for Steeda’s lineup is the Q650 Mustang. Billed as their “ultimate performance” model the Q650 is constructed around a hand built 5.0L aluminum engine outfitted with top end forged components and internals. With 650 horsepower and 670 lbs of torque, this thing beats anything from Roush and Saleen in the horsepower wars, and the stock GT-500 too.Power comes from a mongo sized Steeda/Whipple intercooler supercharger system exercised with a custom Steeda tune. The engine breathes in through a Steeda cold-air induction and a high performance exhaust.

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What makes the Q650 Mustang really a rocket is the fact that it comes with the track proven Steeda race suspension pedigree. Unlike other tuners who are satisfied with changing out shocks and springs, Steeda outfit’s the Q650 with their top tier package including all the important track bits like camber adjusters , control arm relocation, revised bump steer kit, and adjustable sway bar end links. Under the rear Steeda ads their popular ”G-Trac Bar”, billet lower control arms and an adjustable pan hard bar & brace.

To keep all that power and G-Force at pinpoint accuracy, Steeda enhances the structure of the car with a three-point frame rail & torque-box brace as well as a Steeda chrome moly/billet strut tower brace. The thing is a work of art (not shown in photo above).

Steeda custom builds the Q650 Mustang to order at it’s Pompano Beach, Florida facility. The package is expensive indeed, but you are building a race car that rivals most of what is available from anyone else, with a pedigree to back it up.

Package Base Price: $46,395

Horsepower: 650

Engine: 5.0L V8 Hand Built Engine With Forged Components

Engine & Induction:

High Performance Cold Air Induction Kit
High Performance Custom Steeda Tune
Steeda/Whipple Supercharger

Braking System:

Steeda 14" Front Competition Braking System
Steeda 13" Rear Competition Braking System

Exhaust System:

Steeda Stainless Axle-Back Exhaust System

Suspension & Chassis:

Steeda Performance Sport Springs
Tokico D-Spec Shocks & Struts
Steeda Camber Adjusters
Steeda Control Arm Relocation Kit
Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
Steeda Front Adjustable Endlink Kit
Steeda Three Point Frame Rail & TQ Box Brace
Steeda Chrome Moly/Billet Strut Tower Brace
Steeda G-Trac Bar
Steeda Front & Rear Swaybar
Steeda Billet Lower Control Arms
Steeda Billet Swaybar Brackets
Steeda Adjustable Panhard Bar & Brace

Driveline:

Steeda High Performance Short Throw Shifter
Ford Racing 3.73 or 4.10 Gears

Styling & ID Group:

Steeda Sidewinder Stripes
Steeda Custom Shift Knob (Manual Trans Only)
Steeda Custom Floor Mats
Steeda Billet Pedal Covers
Steeda Billet Dead Foot Pedal
Steeda Billet A/C Knobs
Steeda Billet Door Handles
Steeda Billet Speaker Covers
Steeda Billet Fuse Box Cover
Steeda Billet Power Steering Cover
Steeda Billet Oil Cap Cover

Aerodynamics:

Steeda Functional Front Fascia w/ Foglight Kit
Steeda Functional Street Wing
Steeda Front Splitter
Steeda Cowl Induction Hood

Wheels & Tires:

Steeda 18x9.5 Ultralight Wheels - Satin
275/40/ZR18 Nitto 555 Extreme Radials
Locking Lug Nut Set

Optional Equipment:

Hawk Performance Brake Pads
Steeda Chrome Moly Lower Control Arms
Steeda Billet Rear Badge
Steeda White Face Gauges
Steeda Custom Leather Interior
Steeda Light Bar (Convertible Only)
Steeda Brake Duct Kit
Steeda Functional Race Wing
Steeda Painted Hood Stripe
Steeda Painted Rear Valance

More information: www.Steeda.com

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

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