2008 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3

The 2008 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang is one of the most exciting and collectible high-performance Mustangs of the S197 era. Based on the Mustang GT, the Stage 3 was transformed by ROUSH Performance into a supercharged, suspension-tuned and heavily restyled performance machine. For 2008, the Stage 3 continued as one of the premier offerings in the ROUSH Mustang lineup, combining serious V8 performance with unmistakable ROUSH styling and limited production.

Engine & Performance
At the heart of the Stage 3 is Ford's 4.6-liter 3-valve SOHC V8, upgraded with a ROUSH intercooled supercharger system.

Engine: 4.6L 3-Valve V8
Supercharger: ROUSHcharged/Eaton-based Roots-type supercharger
Horsepower: Approximately 430 hp
Torque: Approximately 400 lb-ft
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Rear Axle: Ford 8.8-inch
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
The supercharged 4.6-liter V8 delivered a substantial increase in performance over the standard 2008 Mustang GT. ROUSH complemented the additional power with revised engine calibration, upgraded intake and intercooling systems, and supporting cooling and performance components.

More Than Just a Supercharger
The Stage 3 was engineered as a complete performance package rather than simply a Mustang GT with a supercharger installed. ROUSH upgraded the suspension, braking system, wheels and tires to help put the additional power to the pavement.

Performance equipment included:

ROUSH-tuned suspension
Performance springs and shocks
Upgraded front and rear sway bars
Revised suspension components and bushings
ROUSH performance braking system
Large performance brake rotors
Upgraded calipers
18-inch ROUSH performance wheels
High-performance tires
The result was a Mustang capable of delivering substantially improved acceleration while also providing the braking, cornering and road-holding ability expected from a true ROUSH performance car.

Distinctive ROUSH Styling
The 2008 Stage 3 received an aggressive exterior treatment that immediately separated it from a standard Mustang GT.

Exterior equipment included:

ROUSH front fascia
Deep front chin spoiler
ROUSH hood scoop
Side rocker extensions
ROUSH rear fascia and valance
Rear spoiler
Lower-valance fog lights
ROUSH badging
ROUSH graphics and striping
ROUSH performance wheels
Inside, the Stage 3 continued the performance theme with ROUSH-specific interior appointments, including sport seating, Stage 3 identification, performance gauges, billet-style pedals, ROUSH floor mats and a ROUSH shifter.

Rarity & Collectibility
One of the most appealing aspects of the 2008 ROUSH Stage 3 is its limited production. Approximately 114 Stage 3 examples were built for the 2008 model year, making authentic cars exceptionally scarce compared with standard Mustang GT production.

The 2008 model year also represented an important period in the evolution of ROUSH Mustangs. Alongside the Stage 3, ROUSH offered other high-performance models such as the 427R, while continuing to develop increasingly powerful and specialized versions of Ford's Mustang.

For collectors, originality and documentation are especially important. A genuine Stage 3 retaining its original ROUSH components, proper documentation and desirable specifications is considerably more collectible than a standard Mustang that has simply been fitted with aftermarket ROUSH parts.

A Piece of the ROUSH Legacy
The 2008 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang represents the vision of Jack Roush, whose career in racing, engineering and performance-car development helped establish ROUSH as one of the most respected names in American automotive performance.

This particular example is Stage 3 number 42. It is finished in striking Raven Black over a Charcoal interior, complemented by flat-black stripes for an especially sinister appearance.

Combining a supercharged 4.6-liter V8, aggressive ROUSH styling, upgraded suspension and brakes, rear-wheel drive and extremely limited production, this Stage 3 delivers the character of a modern American muscle car with the engineering and pedigree of a specialized performance vehicle.

The car remains in excellent condition throughout and presents an exceptional opportunity to own a rare example of ROUSH performance history. With its limited production, desirable color combination and authentic Stage 3 specification, this Mustang represents a significant piece of the ROUSH legacy and American automotive history.
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