Lee Iacocca's Ford Mustang 45th Anniversary Silver Edition with up to 400HP

The father of the Ford Mustang, Lee Iacocca, has introduced a coach-built version of the American pony car called '2009 1/2 Iacocca Silver Edition Mustang' that will be produced in a strictly limited run of 45 units. Now in his mid-80s, Lee Iacocca was the president of the Ford division when the company introduced the original Mustang in 1964. The special edition Mustang is the result of the collaborative work of Iacocca, designer Michael Leone, and California-based coachbuilder, Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters.

The limited production model that is based on the 2009 Mustang platform will be offered with two power plant options, a normally-aspirated 4.6-liter Ford V8 rated at 320 horsepower and an optional supercharged version delivering 400 horsepower. Both V8s are linked to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Sliver Mustang's suspension has been uprated with a Ford Racing Handling Package that adds firmer springs and re-valved shock absorbers while an optional 14-inch Ford Racing Braking Package is also available.

Designer Michael Leone reworked the car's exterior that features a unique front-end treatment with deep-set headlights and a more prominent fastback look. As the Mustang's name suggests, the only available exterior color is silver.

Inside, the Iacocca Silver Mustang gets special Iacocca Diamond Design leather seats, an Iacocca signature dash plaque with serial number, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with the "I" logo and Iacocca-badged aluminum door sill plates.

All 45 units of the Iacocca Silver Mustang will be offered exclusively at Southern California's Galpin Ford dealership, with prices set to be revealed at a later date.

Source: iLegacy , Via: Autoblog.com

Iacocca Silver Edition Mustang – Specifications

Engines

4.6-liter V8 with 320 HP (Ford Racing Cold Air - under WARRANTY)

4.6-liter V8 with 400HP Supercharger Optional (Ford Racing Supercharger - under WARRANTY)

Drivetrain

5-speed stick shift transmission (there might be automatics)

Suspension

Ford Racing Handling Package (Ford Racing Package - under WARRANTY)

14-inch' Brakes Optional (Ford Racing Package - under WARRANTY)

Wheels & Tires

Iacocca Design 20" Chrome wheels with "I" Design center cap

20''x 9 ½ " (F), 20"x 9 ½ " (R)

Goodyear Eagle RSA 245 X 45 X R20

Interior

Iacocca Diamond Design Leather Seats with Embroidery Stitching

Iacocca Signature Dash Plaque with Serial Number

Iacocca Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with "I" badge

Iacocca Aluminum Door Still Plates

One-Touch Up/Down power Windows

Two Power Outlets

Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers

Rear Window Defroster

Air-Conditioning

Exterior

Iacocca DESIGN FASTBACK

Iacocca Design Hood Emblem

Iacocca Design Trunk Cap "I" Emblem

Iacocca Design Trunk Lettering

7 Comments

Nordic » June 22, 2009

5-speed manual transmission, lol.
Anonymous » June 22, 2009

Question is, will the new Chrysler revive the LeBaron and do the same for the 45th anniversary K-Car! That would give them a real shot in the arm.
Anonymous » June 22, 2009

Ugly
Anonymous » June 23, 2009

Now thats what the 2010 should look like. IMHO they ruined the Mustang. I saw a 2010 GT convertible in the ugliest blue with awful wheels and stick on scoops. And whats with the black plastic bits under the bumpers and rocker panels? Too cheap to have them body color? Trust me, that car is going to sit on the lot for a long time. Pimpmobile. I have yet to see a 2010 on the road. No self respecting owner of a pre-2010 Mustang would own one.
Anonymous » June 24, 2009

Very nice Lee.

To bad Ford didn't see it that way for 2010.

3Deuce27
Anonymous » June 24, 2009

the newest models of mustang look like shit this one however is a exeption
Anonymous » June 25, 2009

Missed the opportunity to thank Lee Iacocca for creating a whole new genre of automobiles. How many people have ever done that(?), Lee (With supporting help) has done it twice (Chrysler Minivan).

With out Lee's support in the gestation and decision to build the Mustang we probably would never have had Camaros', Firebird's, Barracuda's, Challengers, Javelins, AMX's, Cougar's, Opel Manta's, Capri's, Celica's, BMW 2002Ti's, Supra's, Nissan 240's, etc. and their transmogrified derivatives, the hot Civic Coupes's etc.

So Lee... Thanks! You brought a lot of fun and excitement to the automotive scene.

3Deuce27