The Ford Mustang series is the longest-running production of a Ford named vehicle, being in continuous manufacturing since 1964. The Ford Mustang GT has roots nearly as far back, with the first Ford Mustang GT 350 Shelby hitting the market in late 1964. The ‘Gran Turismo’ nameplate is meant to give the vehicle a marking as somewhere between a luxury and a sport vehicle. The Ford Mustang GT ended its first production in 1969 and would reappear in the third-generation redesign of the car for the 1982 model year. From then on, the Ford Mustang would offer a GT upgrade for all generations, including the sixth and current redesign.
Ford Mustang GT history
The Ford Mustang GT is one of the most beloved American cars among automobile enthusiasts. Versions of the vehicle have appeared in many video games and films. Most notably, a 1967 Mustang GT 500 was an integral part of the 2000 film Gone in 60 Seconds. Additionally, the vehicle has a reputable history in auto racing and has been the recipient of countless automobile awards.
The modern Ford Mustang GT
Introduced in 2019, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 is boasted as the most potent production Shelby model ever created. Based on the sixth-generation Ford Mustang, the upgraded model comes with the quickest acceleration and highest horsepower statistics ever offered on a street-legal Ford Mustang with factory parts. Underneath the sleekly designed hood is a hand-built 5.2-litre aluminium-alloy V8 engine. The power is sent through a strict rear-wheel drive with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This makes the modern Ford Mustang GT as reputable as its predecessors and ups the ante for future redesigns.
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