10:13 29-11-2025

Steeda Q500 Ford Mustang GT police livery unveiled at the 2025 Essen Motor Show

At the 2025 Essen Motor Show, the TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative unveiled the Steeda Q500 Ford Mustang GT Fastback in full police livery. The project is a clear demonstration of how performance tuning can stay within strict legal boundaries. Ford supplied the base Mustang GT, while FIEGEPERFORMANCE handled the bespoke work. The car features a reinforced chassis, adjustable anti-roll bars, a lowered suspension, and a suite of upgrades focused on safety and stability. The result leans into function over flash, which suits the brief perfectly.

The car rides on ultra-high-performance Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 tires mounted to lightweight Barracuda wheels, trimming unsprung mass and sharpening suspension response. FOLIATEC created the police-inspired look: a silver wrap set off by blue and yellow accents. A Hänsch light system completes the setup with beacons, front and intersection strobes, and rear warning lights. The visual package is unmistakable without tipping into show-car excess, and the lighting underscores the project’s road-legal message.

Under the hood sits a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 rated at 446 hp and 540 Nm, launching the Mustang to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. Steeda’s hardware includes subframe braces, anti-hop solutions, brake cooling, aerodynamic elements, and strut bracing. On paper, that combination should curb wheel hop, keep the brakes consistent under stress, and lend the Mustang a more planted, confident feel when the pace rises.