Bird Kultgen Ford – Ford Performance Lineup: The Fastest and Most Powerful Ford Vehicles for Waco, TX

Ford Performance Lineup: The Fastest and Most Powerful Ford Vehicles for Waco, Texas

If you’re looking for Ford dealers in Waco, Texas, you’ll find a lineup of the fastest and most powerful vehicles in our inventory at Bird Kultgen Ford. Ford’s performance family gives you plenty of choices, whether you’re after the legendary Mustang series, the dirt-eating Raptor lineup, or the zippy street-tuned ST models. Track-ready precision, desert-running toughness, or family-friendly fun — we have it all.

The Power of the Mustang Family

Ford’s iconic Mustang has evolved into a diverse performance family that includes everything from the all-electric Mach-E to traditional V-8 beasts. The Mach-E GT Performance Edition goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds, while the Rally version manages it in 3.4 seconds, which may just be fast enough to change your mind about electric cars. For 2025, the Mach-E comes in Select, Premium, GT, and Rally variants, with power extending from 264 to 480 horsepower and a range of 260 to 320 miles per charge.

Mustang GT: Classic Performance Excellence

The 2025 Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 produces 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque. You can choose between a six-speed manual with rev matching or a 10-speed automatic for lightning-quick shifts. The Mustang GT works as both a daily driver and a weekend track toy. Drive modes transform the car’s personality, while launch control and line lock help squeeze maximum fun from drag strips and Hill Country roads.

Mustang Dark Horse: Cutting-Edge Innovation

The Dark Horse has a specially tuned Gen-4 Coyote V-8 with 500 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque. It pairs with a TREMEC TR-3160 six-speed manual transmission featuring no-lift shifting and a titanium-anodized blue shift knob. Track cooling includes brake-cooling NACA ducts, an auxiliary engine oil cooler, and a rear axle cooler. Brembo six-piston calipers with 15.35-inch ventilated front discs and four-piston calipers with 13.98-inch ventilated rear discs handle stopping duties. MagneRide shocks monitor wheel movement 1,000 times per second for planted handling and daily comfort.

Mustang GTD: A Legal Racer’s Dream

Ford’s ultimate track weapon packs a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 with 815 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. Starting at over $300,000, this limited production machine targets serious collectors and track enthusiasts. The GTD achieved a record Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:57.685 in December 2024. Its active aerodynamics include a rear wing mounted to the C-pillar and hydraulically controlled front flaps for maximum downforce or minimum drag.

The Rugged Raptor Series

Ford’s Raptor series transforms normal trucks and SUVs into desert-running monsters that laugh at rough terrain. Each gets long-travel suspension, extra clearance, tough skid plates, and smart terrain management systems. Raptors don’t beat you up during normal driving. They’re comfy on pavement but excel off-road, making them perfect if you want weekend adventures around Waco without weekday punishment. Whether you pick the F-150, Ranger, or Bronco variant, you get the same off-road DNA.

Bronco Raptor: Off-Road Mastery

The Bronco Raptor sits 13.1 inches off the ground on 37-inch tires, giving it clearance over obstacles that would stop regular SUVs. It fords through 37 inches of water, perfect for Central Texas creek crossings. Off-road hardware includes twin forged alloy A-arms, long-travel coil-over springs, and HOSS-tuned heavy-duty dampers.

Ranger Raptor: Versatile Warrior

The Ranger Raptor is a perfect balance of off-road beast and daily driver. Its 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6 cranks out 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque in a manageable midsize package that squeezes through tight trails and parking spots. With the trailer tow package, you can pull 5,510 pounds, and its payload capacity runs at 1,375 pounds.

F-150 Raptor and Raptor R: Trucking Power

The F-150 Raptor R delivers 720 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque from its supercharged 5.2-liter V-8. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12 seconds at 113 mph. FOX Live Valve Racing Shox with dual-valve adaptive damping and five-link rear suspension handle desert running and highway cruising, while 37-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires and heavy-duty skid plates complete the package.

ST Models: Street Performance Redefined

Ford’s ST (Street Tuned) models inject regular SUVs with driving fun, maintaining family practicality while adding spicier engines, tighter suspensions, and sportier looks. They’re perfect if your family needs SUV space but still wants to have fun behind the wheel. Each ST is tuned for better handling, quicker acceleration, and sharper braking without sacrificing daily comfort.

Explorer ST: Family Comfort Meets Performance

The Explorer ST pairs three-row family hauling with 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in about 5 seconds and tows up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. It also features sports suspension with stiffer springs, retuned dampers, and performance brakes with larger rotors to improve handling. The Explorer ST seats up to seven, with available heated captain’s chairs or a three-passenger bench in the second row. Cargo space measures 46 cubic feet with the third row down and 85.3 cubic feet with all rear seats folded.

Experience Ford Performance at Bird Kultgen Ford in Waco

Visit us at Bird Kultgen Ford in Waco, Texas, to explore our full inventory of Ford vehicles. Whether you’re shopping for your business, your family, or your own sense of adventure, we’ve got something for you. Call us at 254-666-2473 to set up a test-drive of your favorite model and discover why Ford’s reputation for performance is so well deserved.

Posted in Ford Mustang | No Comments »