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Nelly Custom & California Special 2011 Ford Mustang GTs Debut In Detroit

 
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2011 DUB Edition Ford Mustang 5.0 By Nelly

2011 DUB Edition Ford Mustang 5.0 By Nelly

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The 2011 Ford Mustang GT complete with its 5.0 badging and new V-8 engine has made its hip-hop debut alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly as part of his upcoming album's artwork.

The album, set to launch this spring, features this modified version of the Mustang GT on its front cover.

Nelly picked the Mustang because of its undeniable status as one of the world’s most iconic sports cars.

"I don't care where you grew up, everyone knows the Mustang. At some point, you've had a conversation about a Mustang--and it was probably one about you wanting to get behind the wheel of one," says Nelly. "I've always loved the Mustang; the vehicle has power to the point where you can't help but want to hit the pedal. And the newest one? More power, hotter style."

This particular Mustang GT came to life after Nelly caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford's design studio a little more than a year ago as part of a partnership tied to the launch of the 2009 Ford Flex. Since then, Nelly has collaborated with Ford's design team and DUB Magazine's customization team to make the Mustang his own while still keeping the vehicle true to its muscle car roots.

The exterior of the vehicle features a custom gloss black paint job with flat black racing stripes and a one off custom wide-bodykit complete with 22-inch wheels up front and 24-inch wheels bringing up the rear. The vehicle also includes a billet grille, hood scoop, tinted taillights, Eibach springs, angel eyes headlights and a Borla exhaust.

In addition, the interior is a complete suede and leather design with a custom JL Audio system that includes two 12-inch subwoofers, amps and speakers.

2011 GTCS Mustang GT

2011 GTCS Mustang GT

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Also on show at this week’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show is a new 2011 model year version of the California Special Mustang GT package. The GT/CS model as it's known was first introduced back in 1968 with mostly body modifications and a graphics package. This package stayed true to it's origins when it was reintroduced in 2007 for a three year model run. Now the California Special package is back for the 2011 Mustang GT with similar body modifications and graphics package like the 2007 model.

For more details on the 2011 Ford Mustang GT and its scintillating 400-horsepower V-8 engine, click here for our preview story.

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  1. By  carte memoire 8gb Posted: 1/13/2010 3:30am PST

    I could care less that it's on Nelly's upcoming album cover or if Ford paid to put it there. I can't lie... it does look mean but fit and finish look a bit cheap. And as most Know the color black is a hard color to use if you skimp on the body work (and even harder to photograph). The side skirts look lumpy and you can really see the pull of the hockey stick scoop. But then again very few cars from DUB magazine succeed in exciting me. For the second modified 2011 5.0 I've seen I give it thumbs up.
     
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  2. By Chuckie Posted: 1/13/2010 9:47am PST

    Yes carte I agree with everything you have said. The 5.0 Mustang looks great no doubt. I think the new Mustang is Ford's ace. Not sure what Ford would do without the 'stang and the F150? I wish Chrysler would push the Challenger to the next level. The Challenger SRT8 is great but let's move on and tweak it a bit more. I hope they (Chrysler) can pull it off. I have grave concerns about their partnering with both Cerberus (who by the way did not know their a**whole from that other one where exhaust gasses exit) and now FIAT. There's a marriage made in heaven. NOT! I know they were desperate times but FIAT, really. When push comes to shove just watch FIAT start selling off some of Chrysler's legacy. What will be first on the block? Challenger? Viper? Jeep? RAM? I sure hope I am wrong about this. Maybe GM and Chrysler should merge or Ford and Chrysler or what about Ford, GM and Chrysler, just like the 3 muskateers? Something has to give. GM and Ford are, for the most part, on the way to recovery. Chrysler seems to be the odd man out and dancing with FIAT will only make things worse.
     
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  3. fb_100000275684479 avatar Michael Escobar Posted: 1/13/2010 11:34am PST

    I didn't know Nelly was still alive, lol! That black 'Stang is hideous, who needs 24" rear wheels? One burnout and those tires are toast!
    That reminds me, what happened to Ford spokesman Funkmaster Flex? Surely a "Funkmaster Flex Flex" would've been more appropriate than an Expedition.
    On another note, I like the throwback GT/CS, even if it is only a trim package (as was the original). Wonder if they'll do a High Country Special (another '68 special edition) as well?
     
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