2011 Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car

On January 19, 2010 yesterday for the first time, 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 V-8 engine, officially starts the race on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway.

Ford Mustang now had the opportunity to follow the pace car “The Great American Race.” This latest version of Ford’s legendary muscle car will be a Race Red glass roof coupe with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8 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.

And 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.