Turning heads and ticking off Ford purists, the rule-breaking, all-steel widebody 1970 Fastback Ford Mustang, with its 625 horsepower aluminum block stroker 427ci LS3, was designed after the TransAm race cars from the late 60s and early 70s. The Ruffian Mustang is artist Chris Ashton's first car build, which has propelled him into the automotive spotlight. Nicole takes an autocross Detour in the "Boss 427", properly experiencing its T56 Super Magnum transmission, Hoosier racing slicks, lowered front control arms, 3-link rear suspension, and g-force meter at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.


MORE ABOUT CHRIS ASHTON:
Chris is the owner of Ruffian Cars in Santa Ana, California, which designs, fabricates, modifies and builds street-able custom cars inspired by race car visuals, parts and technologies. As an artist with a 25-year career in the video game industry, Chris is also the co-founder and design director at Turtle Rock Studios.
Website: https://ruffiancars.com/
YouTube: @chrisashton7133

Special thanks to Corner Exit Autocross for generously allowing us to film and treating us with kindness. https://www.corner-exit.com/

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