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They're distinctive, unique, and undoubtedly thrilling to drive, and the 2018 Mustang Shelby GT350 is arriving at Ravenel Ford very soon. You'll love the performance-oriented engines, aggressive style, and bold statement it makes. Powerful Performance The 5.2-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine packs a powerful punch for the roads of South Carolina. This engine puts out a lively 526-horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque for quick acceleration and exciting performance, no matter where you take your Mustang GT350. It also features one of the most powerful naturally aspirated engines that Ford makes, so you know you'll love the goose-bump inducing drive of your new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. The sporty-performance doesn’t stop with the engine, with specifically chosen brakes and features to ensure a superior performance. On the front, you have six-piston Brembo brakes with 15.5-inch SHW multipiece rotors, while on the rear you have four-piston Bremobo calipers and 14.9-inch SHW multipiece discs. Transmission coolers and MagneRide damping system round out the high-powered performance and superior capabilities of your new Ford Mustang. Contact us today to find out how to reserve your very own Ford Mustang Shely GT350 today! They'll be here before you know it, so don’t wait to reserve yours in Ravenel. If the powerful performance doesn't entice you, then maybe when you find out that here at Ravenel Ford we only charge $98 over the factory invoice price and don't charge any hidden fees, you'll love how affordable your new performance Ford Mustang GT350 really is.

For your next family vehicle, the Ford Expedition Platinum is the perfect blend of performance and high-quality features, while still offering an affordable price. The Platinum level of the Expedition, comes with just about everything you could want from your next three-row SUV. You'll get features like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and ignition, power lift-gate, rear-view backup camera, heated seats and even massaging front seats. A powerful V6 engine offers a hefty 400-horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. You'll also get the ability to tow an impressive 9,300-pounds with your Expedition, when equipped properly. Fuel efficiency comes in at an EPA estimated 17 miles per gallon in the city and reaching 24 miles per gallon on the highways. These are impressive numbers when you consider the powerful engine option, and three-rows of seats. Three-rows of seats, and impressive cargo capacity make the Expedition Platinum the right choice for your family. Enjoy 20.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row, that opens up to a spacious 63.6 cubic feet when you fold the third row of seats down. For the most cargo capacity fold both the rear rows to get a huge 104.6 cubic feet of versatile cargo space. Come see us at Ravenel Ford to test drive the Ford Expedition Platinum today, and see exactly how perfect this vehicle is for your family in South Carolina.

Powerful engines, ample cargo space, and a tech-focused interior. All things you want from your next family SUV, and all things that the 2018 Ford Explorer has to offer! You can't go wrong with the new Ford Explorer for your next midsize SUV in South Carolina. The standard V6 engine offers enough power and performance to satisfy any driving need, from city streets to highways and beyond, you'll tackle it all with ease. You can improve your fuel efficiency even further when you choose the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, offering just a slight reduction in horsepower, but well made-up-for with fuel efficiency. Stable and smooth handling ensure everyone is comfortable no matter where you go. Enjoy a rearview backup camera standard, as well as Ford's MyKey System, which lets you set limits for other drivers of your vehicle, especially helpful for teen drivers! Additional available safety features include rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, a 180-degree front-view camera, rain-sensing windshield wipers and blind-spot monitoring. You'll love having all the advanced driver assistance and safety features you want and need for your family vehicle. Come see us at Ravenel Ford to test drive a 2018 Ford Explorer today! We're sure you and your family will fall in love with this well-rounded SUV in South Carolina!

When the availability of the vehicle you want or living in an area with no dealerships nearby forces you to look outside of your comfort zone, you deserve to know it’ll be worth the effort. In that vein, we have good news for customers browsing our inventory from Johns Island and elsewhere: Ravenel Ford is home to this year’s Motor Trend “Truck of the Year,” the 2018 Ford F-150! For those who may be unfamiliar with this truck’s reputation, the F-150 has been America’s favorite for over forty years. But in the last few years, its status as a cultural icon and work-horse among half-ton pickups has expanded thanks to the use of military-grade aluminum alloy skin, and a high-strength, fully-boxed steel frame—which saved 700 lbs. over the outgoing generation of truck when it launched in 2015. But even that diet—while certainly catching Motor Trend’s attention—didn’t net the F-150 the award the year of its launch. So why is this truck winning such acclaim now? Because the mid-cycle refresh the 2018 F-150 represents launched it so far ahead of the competition that no other half-ton truck comes close. The 2018 model year saw the F-150 adapt six unique grille designs for every model, a new ten-speed automatic transmission option on every powertrain, and updates to the full range of engines. Two new mills join the fold—a new base 3.3-liter V6 with 290 horsepower, and a 3.0-liter PowerStroke turbodiesel V6 that will join the lineup next spring. That engine is said to best the already best-in-class capability of the F-150, which currently offers the segment benchmarks of 13,200 lbs. max towing, 3,270 lbs. max payload, and 470 lb-ft of torque. Yet Motor Trend doesn’t award models for being the best at everything, and what really hit home for them was Ford’s attention to detail on every level. For example, one might expect a base engine to be a slouch, but the new 3.3-liter V6’s smooth acceleration and ability to tow 5,000 lbs. without sweat impressed them. A Lariat truck with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost—now home to 400 lb-ft of torque and 325 horsepower—evoked similar reactions. Proud as we are to offer the 2018 “Truck of the Year” at our Ford dealership in Ravenel, SC, having a truck that gets the job done without sweating the details is nothing along with the buying experience to match. In addition to the built-in savings our credit experts will work into your lease or loan agreement, you will also discover that America’s favorite truck can be acquired with no closing costs at the time of sale, and a price only $98 above invoice! Interested in finding out more about the 2018 F-150? If you have questions, we would be happy to answer them, and help get the ball rolling on scheduling your test drive. When you’re ready, reach out using our contact form.

A lot of Ford models have been making headlines in 2017, from the new F-150 to the returning Bronco and Ranger. All of these models have their place in the pantheon of automotive history, but for our customers—particularly those who might come to us from outside our locale—a time-tested reputation is only one part of what makes a car like the 2018 Mustang GT so special. This year also marks the half-way point of the pony car’s sixth generation, which meant a refresh was in order. But Ford didn’t cut any corners in keeping this already-modern Mustang current. They updated the exterior design for style and aerodynamics, while updating the engine lineup and adding new features. On the 2018 Mustang GT, packing a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 with new parts, the sum of these updates are easy to glean. Now putting out 460 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, the GT is faster than ever. But thanks to a few key additions to the optional equipment list, it can be made even nimbler. When once replaces the standard six-speed manual transmission with the new ten-speed automatic, add on the GT Performance Package, and the new MagneRide Damping suspension borrowed from the GT350, the 2018 Mustang GT can hit sixty in under four seconds. Part of that is due to the automatic gear box’s quicker shifts, but also owed to the more aggressive chassis tuning and cornering bite of the added equipment. Even without these options, every GT gets Drag Strip Mode, which puts peak torque under your foot from the moment you step on the gas up to the red line. Other options are on tap to make your Mustang GT more you. Those in residential areas will love the Active Valve Performance Exhaust, which lets you modulate the Coyote’s roar into a more in-door appropriate voice with “Quiet Mode.” This lowers the engine noise to the decibel of your average dishwasher. The Shaker Pro Audio group is another add-on performance enthusiasts will love—not only does it front a great audio system, but gets a full-color digital LCD display with options to view and store track stats on the fly.But iconic muscle with no shortage of modern flair and zest is just a sampling of what you’ll find at our Ford dealership in Ravenel, SC. Even beyond our transparent, customer-focused dealership experience, those looking for a good deal on the demanded 2018 Mustang may be surprised to find models listed at just $98 above invoice, with none of the expected closing costs at time of sale. Some call it sorcery. Others look for a catch. But for those coming from Walterboro and further for their vehicular needs, it’s part of what makes acquiring your car from Ravenel Ford worth it. To learn more about the 2018 Mustang and the savings you can find, contact us with your questions at your convenience. You can also get started on setting up your test drive!