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The 2011 Mustang GT - from the Ford Motor Company

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FOR(D)RIVERS ONLY

FORD ENGINEERED – DUB CUSTOMIZED – NELLY APPROVED

Custom gloss black paint job. Flat black racing stripes. Street Scenes body kit. Custom 22-inch front 24-inch rear wheels encased by signature Pirelli tires. Billet grille. Hood scoop. Tinted taillights. Angel eyes headlights. Borla exhaust. Complete with a suede/leather blend interior and custom JL Audio System amplified by a set of 12-inch subwoofers. 5.0 fender badges. A new GT engine cover. The speedometer increases to 160 mph and the tachometer redline advances from 6,500 to 7,000 rpm. To make matters burst -- three vibrant new colors will be added for the 2011 model: Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat, Race Red and Ingot Silver.

This daunting description of the Dub Magazine customized 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0-liter V-8 GT has Hip Hop mogul Nelly ready to pop the clutch. “I’m itching to get behind the wheel of my Mustang and really take it out on the streets,” states the 35-year-old superstar, whose collaboration with Ford’s design team and DUB’s customization has the streets buzzing. “This vehicle being a part of my album artwork is just a reflection of the direction and feel that the album has. To be able to partner with Ford again on another vehicle that is going to change the automotive game is exciting.”

A FEW NOTES FOR THE TECH OBSESSED

*The 2011 Ford Mustang GT arrives with an all-new advanced 5.0-liter V-8 engine, developed by a passionate cadre of engineers who rallied around the common goal of delivering more than 400 horsepower.

*The modern 5.0-liter four-valve Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V-8 engine in the new Mustang GT will deliver 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. At the same time, fuel economy is projected to be better than the previous model and unsurpassed in the segment.

*The new Mustang GT continues Ford’s powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8 engine, which uses advanced technology to deliver 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg

*The 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque delivered by the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0-liter V-8 represent significant increases versus 2010 model year output levels.

*A Brembo brake package upgrade will be available for serious enthusiasts. This package includes 14-inch vented front discs from the GT500 Mustang, unique 19-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires.

*New convenience technologies