2011 Ford Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car

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Here’s another version of the America’s favorite muscle car called Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car, that will perform pacing duties already in February when the season opens.

“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.”

Last time Ford served as a pace car for the Daytona 500 was back in in 1970 with the Torino GT convertible.

Only 50 special editions will be built and sold to the public, each featuring the all-new 5.0-liter V-8 engine capable of producing 412 horsepower.

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 Official Pace Car of the Daytona 500 - the 2011 Ford Mustang GT - will be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson prior to the February race with all proceeds over the manufacturer’s suggested retail price from the auction going to to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.