DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 19, 2010 ~ For the first time ever, American's favorite muscle car will pace 'The Great American Race.'
For the first time in 40 years, a Ford Motor Company car will be pacing the field for the NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 when the 2011 Mustang GT, powered by the all-new 5.0 liter V8 engine, officially starts the race on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway.
''Having the opportunity to pace America's biggest auto race with a Ford icon like the 2011 Mustang GT is truly an honor,'' said Jamie Allison, director, Ford North America Motorsports. ''And to have the new 5.0 liter engine powering the car will be a great way to demonstrate its power and class-leading fuel economy.''
This latest version of Ford's legendary muscle car will be a Race Red glass roof coupe with an all-new 5.0 liter V8 engine capable of producing 412 horsepower, while delivering a class leading 25 mpg on the highway.
The one of a kind model 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.
The 2011 Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car model is one of only 50 special editions that will be built and sold to the public.
For the first time in 40 years, a Ford Motor Company car will be pacing the field for the NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 when the 2011 Mustang GT, powered by the all-new 5.0 liter V8 engine, officially starts the race on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway.
''Having the opportunity to pace America's biggest auto race with a Ford icon like the 2011 Mustang GT is truly an honor,'' said Jamie Allison, director, Ford North America Motorsports. ''And to have the new 5.0 liter engine powering the car will be a great way to demonstrate its power and class-leading fuel economy.''
This latest version of Ford's legendary muscle car will be a Race Red glass roof coupe with an all-new 5.0 liter V8 engine capable of producing 412 horsepower, while delivering a class leading 25 mpg on the highway.
The one of a kind model 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.
The 2011 Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car model is one of only 50 special editions that will be built and sold to the public.
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