They're Here! The 2019 Roush Stage 1 and Stage 2 Mustangs

By RK Motors - Aug 03, 2018

Photo courtesy of Roush Performance

The 2019 Mustang isn’t due in Ford dealer showrooms for another couple of months, but the engineers at Roush Performance [www.roushperf.com] are ready with the announcement they have 2019 model year Stage 1 and Stage 2 Roush Mustangs available for delivery. Beginning with the 2019 Mustang, either in 2.3L EcoBoost (Stage 1) or 5.0L Coyote V-8 (Stage 2) drivetrain packages, Roush Performance enhances the new Mustang with a variety of aero, graphics, wheels, and more to create a unique, yet satisfying driving experience. “Together for over 20 years we’ve been designing and building high-performance Roush Mustangs engineered to thrill,” said Jack Roush Jr., advanced business strategist for Roush Performance.

Roush’s Stage 1 Mustang

The Stage 1 package begins with the 2.3L EcoBoost, which makes 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, to which Roush adds a stainless steel exhaust system for an aggressive and throaty performance sound. Further enhancements include the Roush R8 aero package, which is designed for maximum downforce and air management/cooling. A high-flow upper grille is adorned with a Roush “1” badge, while the widened lower grille helps with powertrain cooling.

Graphics wise the Stage 1 package is available in a variety of colors, while an optional graphics package offered for owners that want something truly custom. The Stage 1 utilizes the factory staggered GT wheels and tires. Roush offers a single adjustable coilover suspension as an option, as-well-as Roush designed wheel packages.

Photo courtesy of Roush Performance

Roush’s Stage 2 Mustang

The 460-horsepower ROUSH Stage 2 Mustang offers a variety of additional style and performance options for a truly personalized driving experience. Utilizing the 2019 Mustang GT platform and its factory 460 horsepower 5.0L Coyote V-8, Roush adds signature Stage 2 style and suspension upgrades along with Roush-designed wheels wrapped in performance rubber for unparalleled grip and cornering, boasting 1.07 lateral g’s on the skid pad.

Beginning with the suspension, the Stage 2 comes equipped with adjustable height coilovers with special Roush-tuned valving for optimum handling while maintaining ride comfort levels Roush is known for. Optional are three-way adjustable coilovers with separate jounce and rebound adjustments to satisfy the serious enthusiast. The Roush wheels, wearing Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires provide the grip and help with braking as well.

The Stage 2 graphics package is available in a variety of color options, with the ability to add additional graphics, including a Top Performance stripe and coordinated accent striping. A variety of quad-tip exhaust packages complete the Stage 2’s rear design. Roush also offers additional aftermarket performance parts for the enthusiasts that want to get even more out of their Mustang through the Roush Performance Parts catalog/website. Each vehicle carries a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty. Contact your local authorized Roush Performance dealership or visit www.roushperformance.com for more information on the 2019 Roush Mustangs and Roush performance parts enhancements.

SOURCE: HOT ROD

AUTHOR: Mark Houlahan