Details On Roush’s “Stage” Lineup Plus Raybestos’ Custom RS3

Much of the focus of the automotive world is on New York City and the auto show taking place at the Javits Center right now. On such a busy news day, you’d think a company like Roush would have a hard time getting any attention. But today they’ve decided to drop the first official details on their lineup of Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 Mustangs.

In addition to that, we have the first preview of a Raybestos-branded Roush RS3 Mustang – a car that will eventually be given away in a new contest. But first, the details on the new Roush Mustangs.

We’ll start with Stage 1, which like all of the Roush Stage Mustangs, gets a brand new sixth-generation R6 Aerobody kit. This includes a new chin spoiler, upper and lower grille, hood scoop, rocker panel, and rear fascia side splitters. 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels come standard, though you also have a choice of three different 20-inch wheels as well.

Moving to Stage 2 adds a Roush suspension package, which allows the new Stage Mustangs to achieve over one lateral-g of acceleration on the skidpad. A larger front stabilizer bar reduces body roll, while an anti-wheel hop bar helps keep the wheels planted during quick acceleration.

Finally there’s the supercharged Stage 3, or RS3 Mustang. Packing 540 horsepower and 500 ft-lbs of torque, this step-up in power also comes with a unique graphics package and LED boost gauge among many other interior refinements. This is one of the most powerful and best-handling Mustangs Roush has ever built; and that’s saying a lot.

What’s more, Raybestos revealed today that they’re sponsoring a new contest where the prize is a unique 2013 Roush RS3 Mustang. From April 1st to September 15th, contestants can enter at the Raybestos Garage while watching the Mustang come together. It’s a great way to get your hands on a Roush Mustang if you don’t feel like shelling out whatever Roush decides to charge for these killer packages.

So you tell us: was the 2013 Roush Stage 3 Mustang worth waiting for?

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Chris Demorro

Christopher DeMorro is a freelance writer and journalist from Connecticut with two passions in life; writing and anything with an engine.
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