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After a 40 year absence, a bright red Ford, just like the showroom-fresh gem you see here, was picked to pace the 2010 edition of NASCAR's Great American Race. Ford was so excited with the announcement that they decided to release a limited run of 2011 Mustang Pace Car replicas. And this coupe, number 9 of only 50 produced, is equipped with the same 412 horsepower V8, slick 6-speed transmission and pack-leading appearance as its original Daytona muse.

The car's super straight body displays a glossy coat of Ford Race Red that, based on its smooth appearance, has never been driven in rain, parked under inclement skies or seen much time outside of a building at all. And that bright red pigment lays the ground work for a blanket of professional pace car decals which are tastefully unique and equally interesting.

Of course this garage-fresh Mustang presents well, but the car's biggest selling point is what's under its sculpted hood. Looking completely sanitary between body-matched fenders and an insulated firewall is a state of the art 5.0 liter Ford 'mod motor' that's rated at a pavement scorching 412 horsepower and a hefty 390 lb./ft. of torque. Officially named the Coyote motor, and officially found on Ward's prestigious Ten Best Engines list, this all-aluminum road rocket utilizes redesigned cylinder heads, 32 light weight valves, variable valve timing, a long runner single scroll intake, a direct mount throttle body, a forged steel crank, forged steel connecting rods and oil-cooled hypereutectic pistons to create a stout 11 to 1 compression ratio and a lofty 7,000 RPM redline. Aesthetically, the compact engine is tidy with "Powered by Ford" cam covers and a nicely detailed "5.0" fuel rail cover concealing most of its factory silver block. And the race-inspired engine bay, topped by a pace car-specific strut brace, is clean of any extraneous wires, bulky hose installations or sloppy aftermarket bolt-ons.

Behind that engine, there's a slick-shifting Getrag 6-speed that twists an optional 3.73 limited slip rear end. Since the original pace car's chassis had to be tuned for speed and steeply banked turns, this production version combines new electronic power steering with a few Ford Racing components to achieve better handling characteristics. And, in an appeal to both the car's aggressive image and great track prowess, massive 19-inch alloy wheels were covered in slick graphite paint and mounted to high quality 245/45 Pirelli P Zero Neros.

Drop inside this pristine, polished pony and you'll immediately notice that its optional California Special seats are every bit as comfortable as they are attractive. In front of those seats, a familiar Mustang dash seals intricately detailed gauges behind faux carbon fiber trim and a 12 volt power outlet. Below that power outlet, a Shaker 500 stereo system combines with Sirius Satellite radio and Ford's revolutionary SYNC system to become a one-stop shop for all your electronic needs. And naturally, all the luxuries you'd expect in a high dollar muscle car are present and accounted for including: cruise control, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors with built in blind spots, a power driver's seat, and remote keyless entry that's complete with built in theft deterrent software.

There's no question this Mustang mixes instant collectability with some seriously threatening performance hardware. Call, click or visit [ Ссылка ] today for more information on this awesome Ford!

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