Race-style headlamps fill in the housings for the normal units. Finally the car is finished off in a jaw-dropping yellow. With the front grille mostly removed, a brawny radiator is in clear view further advertising the GT-R's down to business attitude.
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| Side-exit exhaust tips poke out from in front of the car's rear wheel wells, while the bulged hood, complicated rear diffuser and rear spoiler are crafted from carbon fiber. (Photo: Ford Motor Company) |
On the inside, the Mustang GT-R gets proper racing seats, a steel roll cage and window webbing, reflecting the glory days of the Mustang's past.
Those interested in the GT-R will be glad to know that the motor is available from Ford Racing for $14,995, as are the other add-on parts. Those a little more patient might eventually find it under the hood of a future production Cobra.
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| Is the GT-R the ultimate Mustang? Ford's new 440-hp "Cammer" high-performance 5.0-liter aluminum V8 engine makes it look that way. (Photo: Ford Motor Company) |
The nice thing about the GT-R is that a 2005 Mustang owner will be able to add any of its parts to their ride, a la carte. Just go for the suspension mods, or the brakes. Of course, it's probably not a good idea to just go for the engine, at least without modifying the latter of those two upgrades.
Either way Ford shows prospective Mustang buyers that they get a lot more for thier investment than merely what rolls off of the showroom floor. They're buying into a rich history of motorsport, and with it the capability of turning their stock car into a rarified racer. Now that's something to get excited about.