ROUSH Announces 2010 Production Numbers

Photos: ROUSH Performance

Despite a short model year and the feeble economy, ROUSH Performance managed to build just under a thousand specialty Mustangs out of their Technical Center in Livonia, MI. As in other years since its release, the ROUSH 427R Mustang has led the pack – this year selling almost six times more than the next most popular ROUSH model.

The 427R model has continued to improve over the years, with the most recent version using a relocated and much larger, single core cross-flow radiator for improved efficiency, along with other changes. Available since the 2010 ROUSH models became available, the 427R welcomed 609 new owners in 2010.

The limited production ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang featured a significant rework of the 4.6-liter engine at the hands of ROUSH technicians. This includes an upgraded fuel system as well as forged components throughout the rotating assembly. The result is 540 hp and 510 ft-lb of torque on tap for the 106 new owners.

The same modified engine was available in the ROUSH 540RH, a.k.a. ‘The Hammer.” ROUSH engineers demonstrated that the Hammer has the mojo, posting an 11.8-second elapsed time at 121 mph during testing at Milan International Dragway. A portion of that stellar performance comes the modified ROUSH suspension, including their anti-wheel hop kit. With few external adornments, the 540RH is certainly a sleeper car. There are 58 of these 2010 models roaming the country, likely calling out “Here, Hemi, Hemi, Hemi…”.

Also selling well for 2010 was the Stage 1 appearance-only package. Certainly a staple for authorized ROUSH dealers around the country, 150 of these cars found new homes. The ROUSH Stage 2 Mustang and special Barrett-Jackson edition cars sold a little over a dozen each, while the balance was made up from 540RS, RPT and custom builds.

With the improving economy, a full selling season and the hugely improved Ford powertrains, we expect the 2011 ROUSH models to be even more popular.

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