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Available as a US$1995 (AU$3130) option package for the Mustang GT Premium coupe or convertible, the California Special adds ‘rave blue’ exterior trim, a unique horizontal-slat grille, different 19-inch alloy wheels, and black side graphics.
The 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show will see introduction of several brand new models and concept vehicles when the 10-day event kicks off from November 16. The marquee automotive extravaganza, which will also witness footfalls from Hollywood celebrities, will be held at the iconic Los Angeles Convention Centre. The organisers have said that, for the first time, visitors will be able to take test drives of brand new cars at the venue. Founded in 1907, LA Auto Show is one of the oldest and most prestigious global automotive event held annually. Here is a look at some of the cars that will break cover here. Follow us on: Follow us on: Toyota Motor has teased the upcoming Camry (left) with hybrid power and AWD capabilities. It will make debut on November 14. Meanwhil
Steeda has claimed the honor of building the first S650 Ford Mustang GT capable of breaking into the 10-second region on the quarter-mile, posting a time of 10.959 seconds with an exit speed of 124.64 mph. What makes the achievement all the more impressive is that it was achieved without the aid of forced induction, nitrous oxide, E85 ethanol fuel, or even an ECU tune. 431 horsepower and 377 lb-ft of torque at the wheels? Not bad.
Ford is bringing the California Special to the S650-generation Mustang. In one of the most appropriate reveals since the Mercedes-AMG SL “Big Sur” Edition, Ford is showing off the latest iteration of this appearance package at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Keeping with the GT/CS lore, this appearance pack is still just an appearance pack, and still limited to the Mustang GT. The 2024 Mustang GT/CS comes with the choice of two 19-inch wheel options, with a normal gray or a wheel with rave blue painted pockets. Blue accents also make their way to the grille with the nostril air intakes and a GT/CS badge. The electric blue color also covers the exterior badging on the fenders and tail light panel and the lower stripe.
Ford is set to expand its vehicle lineup in South Africa with the introduction of the Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric SUV bearing the illustrious nameplate. As part of Ford’s 100-year celebration in the country, nine new vehicles are slated for launch in the next 18 months, and the Mustang Mach-E is a prominent inclusion.
The 2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special has been revealed in the USA ahead of appearing at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 16 November – but it will not be sold in Australia.
Pay attention folks, because you may never see a drag race like this again. We aren't talking about Mustang versus Camaro and Challenger at the drag strip – of course you will see that again, and again, and again. But, the days of new three-way races are limited. And if these nameplates reunite in the future, there likely won't be a V8 soundtrack accompanying the action.
A new Ford Mustang typically opens the floodgates to a wide variety of special variants, and it looks as though the S650 will not be an exception. It's only been a little over a year since the seventh generation of the pony car debuted and it has already received track-focused Dark Horse and supercar-beating GTD derivatives. Going forward, there's another flavor of the beloved 'Stang you can grab, one that harkens back to the 1968 GT/CS.