Classic Design Concepts and the RTR Mustang Package

Mark Gearhart
November 5, 2010

The Mustang use to be about the young guy.  A used first car, maybe a high school graduation present, but typically a younger audience. While the new Mustang has a very sporty 412 HP 5.0 under the hood, it still feels big in a way, and seems to be attracting an older crowd – especially when compared to the fox body era.  When looking at the upgraded Mustangs like the GT500, and it’s a 50-year-olds demographic.  Under the RTR brand, Classic Design Concepts (CDC) and Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. are trying to change that stereotype.

If you have ever seen a story on the RTR Mustang here, it probably was accompanied by a photo of it sideways, and drifting being the youngest motorsport, it is for a reason they are targeting it this way.  Don’t get us wrong though, it for anyone that wants a clean, yet subtle upgrade package that is affordable, this might be your ticket.  Affordable by how much though?  CDC says the package will run a tick under $10,000 installed.  This means you could walk away with an RTR Mustang for under $40k…with a little showroom haggling.

What does the package come with, you say?  To start with the performance mods to the engine, includes Ford Racing Performance mufflers, K&N air filter, and a tune.  CDC states these gains are good for 16 HP and 7 lb/ft of torque.  For suspension and brakes, there is an option for either 1 or 1.5-inch Ford Racing lowering springs, 19-inch RTR wheels with staggered fitment Falken FK452 tires, as well as cross drilled and slotted rotors.

The appearance package starts with a hood graphic plus side stripes that seamlessly wrap around and conjoin to the trick-looking lightweight aluminum rear spoiler.  The ABS body enhancements include a front chin spoiler with splitter, side splitters, and rear diffuser.  On the inside there is RTR gauge accents, badges, shift knob, and floor mats.  Each package comes with a number passenger side dash plaque that is also signed by Gittin.

If you have a few extra dollars to spare when looking to buy a new Mustang, the RTR package might be right up your alley to fill the need to look different.

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