Autoengadget.com
- V-8s and burnouts go hand-in-hand,
so it's a wonder that no one has come up with a feature that makes it easier to
spin your tires in place before Ford's new electronic line-lock for the 2015 Mustang GT. The feature,
which will be standard on all new Mustang GTs, locks the front brakes once
engaged, allowing for easy, smoky burnouts
The feature was developed to make it
easier for drag racers to warm up their tires in the burnout box. The
electronic system uses the hydraulic control unit of the stability control
system to hold the front brakes while releasing the rears -- all without having
to apply the brake pedal. Once the brakes are locked, the driver can do a quick
burnout to warm up the tires, or reduce them to a cloud of smoke to the delight
of friends and neighbors. The standard electronic line-lock feature eliminates
the need to install a mechanical line-lock, which requires modifications to the
brakes. "Mustang offers selectable drive modes for those who prefer to
compete on road courses or in autocross events," said Mustang chief
engineer Dave Pericak in a release. "So when we realized we could provide
a really cool feature like electronic line-lock that no-one else offers, the
decision was easy -- 'let's do it!'"
Ford says the electronic line-lock
feature is intended for track use only, and sadly, that "racing your
vehicle will void your warranty." Check out the video below for a brief
rundown of the system and to see the 2015 Ford Mustang GT put it to
use.
Source: Ford
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