In a first for the Mustang and the first time for Ford since 1970 when a Torino GT Convertible did the honors at the Daytona 500, a Blue Oval model will be pacing the field for the NASCAR season-opening race on February 14 at the Daytona International Speedway.
The car of choice is none other than the refreshed 2011 Mustang GT that's powered by Ford's new 412 horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine linked to a 6-speed transmission. Interestingly, Ford said that the actual pace car will be auctioned off for charity before the race at this week's Barrett-Jackson.
But fear not because Ford also announced that it is planning to build another 50 examples of the 2011 Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car to sell to the public.
Each example of the limited run series will feature a special Daytona 500 paint scheme, Ford Racing suspension, strut tower brace and mufflers, unique painted wheels, and special interior treatment, including specially branded lit sill plates.
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Maybe somebody can answer a question I've had since the new gen Mustang has arrived. What's with the black plastic SUV fake diffuser on the back end? Could it be more hideous? I also wish they'd dump the rest of the black plastic around the bottom of the car.
I know 2 reasons for tha blacky thing, to visually make the car look lower and smaller than it really is and to keep production costs down (less paint, etc.)
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No matter. I think this is one sharp car. I wish I could afford one. After the 50 sell I am sure most will be listed on Ebay.
nice in red! the current 'stang is looking very dated. it is in need of a major, less retro change.
Found one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-GT-5-0-2011-Mustang-GT-5-0-Daytona-Pace-Car-Replica-49-50-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f45758b8QQitemZ300452108472QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
No matter. I think this is one sharp car. I wish I could afford one. After the 50 sell I am sure most will be listed on Ebay.
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