Remember the newer Gone in 60 Seconds movie with Nicolas Cage? Do you remember “Eleanor”, the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 which becomes the star of the film once it comes into the picuture? Well that awesome ride was made by a company called Total Performance Products, and they have a new pony in the corral.

Called the Pit Viper, this monster is based on a original 1968 Mustang Fastback. No cloned or re-fabricated sheet metal here. This baby is the way it was when it rolled out of its Detroit assembly line over 30 years ago.  Total Performance then ups the specs considerably.

Lets start under the hood. This particular hood has two massive scoops in it, but these are not just for show. The hood openings are there to feed the 4-barrel carborator that sits atop a 580 horsepower, 427 cubic inch, 540-lb-ft big block V8. The engine is then mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

Modernizing the older Mustang’s suspension is Total Performance’s specialty.  Coil-over schocks and modern indepent rear suspesion makes a 60’s classic handle like a modern sports car. A 14” Baer big-brake system is covered by custom 20” rims and low-profile tires.

Overall the look is mean, clean, and classy. The front bumper might be a bit too much for purists, but thankfully that can easily be changed easily. In fact it all can be custom tailored to your needs and want. Then again it should be with a price tag of up to $200,000!

Total Performance Products has truly created a unique performance car. Just remeber to get a good alarm system! A car that looks this good can attract unwanted attention, and could literally be Gone in 60 Seconds…

Above: Whatcha lookin’ at, sucka !? 

Source: Auto New Blog 

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