Mussi Hussain - 2022 Ford Mustang GT
Story by Adam Gordon
Photography by Tom Deachman (@tommylcds)
Mussi Hussain’s 2022 Ford Mustang GT is more than a Cyber Orange S550 with Robot Craftsman aero, Air Lift Performance suspension, Work Gnosis wheels, custom lighting, and a fully reworked interior. Built after a life-threatening workplace injury and a long recovery, the Mustang represents survival, resilience, and a promise Hussain made to himself when his future was uncertain.
Before landing behind the wheel of a Mustang, Mussi Hussain’s automotive journey took a few unexpected turns. Growing up in Dubai, domestic V8s were everywhere, and the Mustang nameplate left an early impression. His early ownership leaned German, beginning with a BMW X5 and eventually an E92 M3. That M3 never reached its next chapter—it was lost in a fire caused by shop negligence.
Shortly after, Hussain suffered a major workplace injury that put him into a two-year recovery. At one point, doctors gave him just 90 days to live. “It was terrifying,” he says. “I promised myself that if I made it through that phase of my life, I’d buy my dream car and build it in a way that truly represented me and my story.”
The 2022 Mustang GT is the physical result of that promise.
More than a performance build, the car carries deep personal weight. It also became part of how he connected with his wife, who added her own creative input throughout the build. “The car holds a lot of sentimental value to both of us,” Hussain explains. “We’ve been fortunate to share it at shows locally and in the U.S., and to show people a different approach to modifying a Mustang than what they’re used to.”
Under the hood, the Coyote platform has been thoughtfully developed rather than pushed recklessly. Kooks long-tube headers feed into a Roush H-pipe and custom dump exit, setting the tone early. A Shelby GT350 87mm throttle body, Corsa carbon-fiber cold-air system, and Bama Performance tuning sharpen throttle response, while the top end benefits from upgraded internals, Boundary ported oil pump gears, and a billet lower timing sprocket.
Fuel delivery is handled by a Nostrum Performance high-pressure pump and XDX injectors, with Mishimoto and Ford Performance components supporting long-term reliability. Carbon-fiber dress-up pieces and subtle LED lighting complete the engine bay without distracting from its purpose.
Suspension and stance revolve around Air Lift Performance, complete with hardlines, dual Viair 444c compressors, and seamless air tanks. BMR suspension components—vertical links, camber adjustments, and a no-hop kit—keep geometry in check. Work Gnosis GR203 three-piece wheels introduce a refined visual contrast rarely seen on Mustangs, paired with Hawk Performance pads and SP drilled-and-slotted rotors.
Visually, Cyber Orange Metallic establishes the foundation, but Robot Craftsman’s components reshape the Mustang’s entire silhouette. A carbon GT sport wing with swan mounts, custom skirts, diffuser, and a vented carbon hood with a glass window push the design well beyond factory lines. A Mach 1 front-end conversion breaks the standard GT identity, while custom lighting, carbon roof panels, RGB taillights, and underglow lean into the lighting-forward aesthetic Hussain prefers. It’s unmistakably a Mustang—viewed through a different cultural lens.
Inside, the transformation is just as extensive. Carbon fiber, Italian Alcantara, and custom-stitched materials redefine nearly every surface. Highlights include Dyna Performance paddle shifters, a Trufiber carbon steering wheel with an integrated LED display, Cyber Orange interior accents, and fully reupholstered seating. ChopShop handled the rear-seat delete and trunk air setup, framed by carbon-fiber hardlines and a custom platform.
The trunk doubles as a display space, complete with integrated screens, custom upholstery, and a full DS18 and Alpine-powered audio system.
This Mustang wasn’t built to chase trends or validation. It reflects survival, resilience, and shared vision—shaped by Hussain’s recovery, his background, and the collaborative process between him and his wife. Plenty of people build Mustangs. This one stands apart because it wasn’t designed to fit in.
Originally featured in PASMAG Issue #184
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ESSENTIALS
VEHICLE:
2022 Ford Mustang GT
LOCATION:
Scarborough, ON, Canada
HORSEPOWER:
486 whp
CLUB:
EndGame
SOCIAL:
IG: @gt_tango
ENGINE:
Kooks long-tube headers + Roush H-pipe + Custom dump exit + Shelby GT350 87mm throttle body + Corsa carbon-fiber cold-air intake + Bama Performance tune + Mishimoto 160-degree thermostat + Boundary ported oil pump gears + Billet lower timing sprocket + Ford Performance block hardware kit + Nostrum Performance Gen 3 Coyote high-pressure fuel pump + XDX fuel injectors + On3 Performance fuel system + NGK racing spark plugs + Ford Performance half-shafts + Carbon-fiber engine dress-up including engine cover, fuse box cover, and radiator cover + Custom LED engine bay lighting + CJ Pony Parts master cylinder, radiator overflow tank, aluminum radiator cap, and aluminum master cylinder cap + Orange hardware dress-up kit + Boomba chrome windshield washer cap
DRIVETRAIN:
10R80 transmission tune
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES:
Work Gnosis GR203 three-piece wheels + Hawk Performance brake pads + SP Performance drilled/slotted rotors
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:
Air Lift Performance air suspension + Air Lift Performance 3P management + Hardline air setup + Viair 444c dual compressors + Seamless air tanks + BMR Suspension vertical links, rear camber adjustment, front camber bolts, and no-hop kit + Custom strut bar
EXTERIOR:
Cyber Orange Metallic paint + Robot Craftsman body kit + Robot Craftsman carbon GT sport wing with swan mounts + Robot Craftsman carbon side skirts + Robot Craftsman carbon diffuser + Robot Craftsman carbon hood with vents and glass window + Akarcarbon carbon-fiber side mirrors + Mach 1 front-end conversion + Custom 3D-printed Mach 1 grille lights + S650-style custom RGB headlights by S550Euros + Carbon-fiber roof + RGB panel-screen taillights + Underglow + Color-changing door step lights + LED fog lights and side markers
INTERIOR:
Dyna Performance carbon-fiber paddle shifters + Trufiber carbon steering wheel with LED screen + Cyber Orange interior trim + Mattmetrics custom floor mats + Custom engraved LED cupholders + Custom red/black double-diamond stitched seats + Akarcarbon Italian Alcantara interior trim + Carbon-fiber center console + Carbon-fiber seat handles and controls + Carbon-fiber dash and trim kit + AMP suede rear-seat delete + Custom door panels with integrated speaker pods + Diamond stitching throughout + Italian Alcantara steering wheel wrap + ChopShop custom trunk and air tank setup + Custom carbon-fiber hardline platform + Custom carbon-fiber LED compressor bridge + Dual trunk-mounted TVs + Alcantara-wrapped fiberglass trunk lid with integrated iPad
AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS:
DS18 5-channel amplifier + Eight DS18 LED speakers + Alpine 2-channel subwoofer amplifier + Two Kenwood 10-inch subwoofers + Bass control knob
SPONSORS:
S550Euros + BMR Suspension + DynaPerformance
PHOTO CREDIT:
Photography by Tom Deachman — @tommylcds
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