The facts
Why choose the Ford Mustang GT Supercharged by Whipple 860 bhp
This exceptional 2016 Ford Mustang GT, affectionately known as Orchid Thunder (or The Zombie Pony), represents one of the most meticulously crafted and tastefully modified S550s currently available in the UK.
Finished in Magnetic Grey with painted black stripes and purple pinstripes, this Mustang has been cherished, curated and enhanced far beyond factory form. The result is a car that doesn’t just perform — it assaults the senses with its presence, sound and sheer mechanical theatre. With under 33,000 miles, a spotless history and a build investment that would exceed £70,000 today, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a car far superior to nearly any S550 on the market.
Exterior Highlights
- Magnetic Grey with professionally painted black stripes & purple pinstripes
- Cervini Stalker hood, side scoops & rear spoiler with purple contrast mesh
- Custom air-brushed badges & interchangeable boot panel
- Gloss black painted trims, skirts & splitter
- Velgen VBM9 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres (excellent condition)
- APR reinforced front splitter
- Anderson composite rear valance
- Custom purple brake calipers
- Tint-lacquered rear lights & Diode Dynamics projector headlights
- Full ceramic coating
Interior
- Black leather with purple colour-coded stitching
- Flat-bottom steering wheel with purple stitching by Royal Steering Wheels
- Carbon-wrapped dashboard
- Lund NGauge for monitoring and tuning
Engine, Transmission & Drivetrain – 860BHP
Professionally built and tuned, with supporting mods throughout:
- 860bhp (dyno proven)
- Whipple 2.9L Stage 2 supercharger (fitted by GT101)
- Custom tune with 3.625 pulley
- Billet oil pump gears, billet crank sprocket & MMR harmonic balancer
- Oil cooler bypass
- Torsen differential with 3.31 gears (Hauser Racing)
- Spec 2+ hybrid clutch
- QA1 carbon fibre driveshaft (rated to 1500bhp)
- Ford GT350 axles & upgraded Timken bearings
- MGW short shifter
- Steeda heavy-duty engine mounts
- VMP fuel pump booster
Suspension, Chassis & Exhaust
Built for both road confidence and serious performance:
- X-Force SS headers
- Custom H-pipe & Overkill Performance vacuum-valved back boxes
- Quiet mode for the neighbours, open valves for sound-off heaven
- Pedders adjustable coilovers
- Comprehensive BMR handling package:
- Cradle bushing lockout
- IRS support brace
- K-brace
- Vertical links
- Tow rods
- Roll bar kit
- Drop links
Additional Features
- 2 keys + 2 exhaust valve fobs
- Full specialist service history (correct approach for such a bespoke build)
- Complete folder of receipts & invoices
- Original factory delivery sticker
- Extensive spare parts included:
Intake manifold, stock clutch, propshaft, sway bar, drop links, spare wheel bearings, centre caps, Magnaflow cats & more
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The years of manufacture are shown from the time each model was produced in the final prototype. However, it’s helpful to remember that a small number of cars fall outside of the production dates shown because they are pre-prototype releases, trials or realised ideas. The numbers of each model produced are best estimates, not exact figures. Even with these exceptions, all Pilgrim’s models have passed the necessary tests of their day and are fully road-legal, low-volume-production motor vehicles.