With Ford finding itself trailing the Chevy Camaro in sales for the first time in a long time, they are understandingly keeping a tight seal on the upcoming 2011 revised Mustang information to avoid causing a dip in sales for the current model. However, an anonymous tipster has released some interesting finds on the new pony car from Ford – ahead of the official release.
The anonymous post on GMInsideNews reveals a few bits and pieces concerning the Shelby GT500 convertible, which will retain the 5.4-liter supercharged, 4-valve V8 – but still no confirmation on whether or not the block will be made of aluminum for weight savings.
The leaked information which was originally obtained from Ford ’s fleet distribution news bulletin, also outlines an SVT Performance Package (option 67F) which includes: 19-inch wheels, RR spoiler with GF (speculated to stand for a Gurney Flap), OTT stripe delete, and a noteworthy change to a 3.73 limited slip axle.
More revealing than the list of changes for the Shelby, are those for the Mustang GT which include: Option 55D Brembo Brake Package, 443 6-speed automatic transmission, three different 19-inch wheel choices with varying tire sizes and a package titled “402A” which is speculated to be the return of the “California Special” package.
At this time there are no official details on any potential changes to the styling or the V6 and GT powertrains.
