The quintessential style of west coast America has crossed the Atlantic as the Ford Mustang California Special arrives in Europe for the first time.
Powered by Ford’s 5.0-litre 450 PS V8 petrol engine, combined with its six-speed manual transmission means acceleration from zero to 100km/h is 4.8 seconds for the new California Special. Should buyers opt for the 10-speed automatic transmission, then this is reduced to 4.5-seconds.
It is also offered exclusively in convertible body style with a folding soft-top – embodying the free-spirited ethos of the 1968 original.
A special-edition design package is available with unique badging, detailing, 19-inch alloy wheels and special ‘colour shift’ California Special decals.
There are nine exterior colours offered, including signature Grabber Blue and Cyber Orange. Under the bonnet, a strut tower brace features a California Special badge. Normal, Sport, Track and Snow/Wet modes deliver the appropriate driving experience whether on Route 66 or the M6.
There is a Good Neighbour mode that can automatically limit the exhaust’s noise output at pre-programmed times of the day. Traction and cornering grip are maximised by a standard limited-slip differential, and a MagneRide suspension system is available.
Ford says bespoke California Special detailing adds exclusive appeal to its interior. Standard comfort technologies include heated and cooled front seats, a 12-inch customisable instrument cluster, and advanced SYNC 3 connectivity.
Ford did not announce EU or Irish pricing, but it is priced at £52,105 in the UK, making it more expensive than a regular Mustang GT Convertible.
The Ford Mustang California Special expands its family, which includes the Mustang GT fastback and convertible; the track-ready Mustang Mach 1; as well as the all-electric Mustang Mach-E and Mustang Mach-E GT.
