Mustang Of The Day: 2011 Ford Mustang GT California Special Coupe Daytona 500 Pace Car

2011 Ford Mustang GT California Special Coupe Daytona 500 Pace Car

50 special Mustang GT Pace Cars were built. One of which was used to pace the 2010 Daytona 500 race. They are painted Race Red with race decals and special red, white and blue stripes. Modifications from the stock GT include: special Ford Racing suspension kit, strut tower brace, and mufflers; special 19-inch wheels with an Brembo brakes; and a modified front valance.

2011 Ford Mustang GT California Special Coupe Daytona 500 Pace Car

The 2011 Mustang GT continues Ford’s powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8, which delivers 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg. It also features specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inch front and 11.8-inch rear vented disc brakes, and an enhanced suspension with an improved rear lower control arm and stiffened rear stabilizer bushings.

2011 Ford Mustang GT California Special Coupe Daytona 500 Pace Car

For enthusiasts, there’s a Brembo brake package available, with larger rotors and calipers from the Ford Shelby GT500® Mustang, along with unique 19-inch wheels and summer performance tires. New fender badges signal the return of the 5.0-liter engine.

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