To help fight diabetes, Ford is bringing the most powerful Mustang GT to date to Barrett-Jackson’s annual auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The all-new seventh-generation 2024 Mustang GT with VIN 001 will go up for auction on January 28 at 7:30 p.m. MST. All proceeds from sales will benefit JDRF, the world’s leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization whose mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing advances to cure, prevent and treat. T1D and its complications.
“Ford has a long tradition of supporting charitable organizations through the Barrett-Jackson auction, and we are proud to offer the new Mustang GT to support worthy causes like juvenile diabetes research,” said Jim Owens, marketing manager. of Mustang. “This seventh generation is our most powerful Mustang GT yet, and the winning bidder will not only support a good cause, but also become the owner of the first Mustang GT.”
This marks three generations of Mustang VIN 001 vehicles to be auctioned off for charity at Barrett-Jackson, also joining the ranks of recent prized ponies like the Mustang Shelby GT500, Mustang Mach 1 and Mustang Bullitt.
The Mustang GT sports attention-grabbing design inside and out, from a chiseled modern exterior that nods to the 1960s original to a driver-focused digital cockpit featuring two large digital displays with customizable graphics. 3D in real time.
The new 2024 Mustang GT redefines driving freedom with its most powerful 5.0-liter Coyote V8 to date, an engine that makes up to 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque. of torquethanks to a new dual air intake and throttle body design with an available active valve performance exhaust system*. It can be connected to a six-speed manual transmission with rev matching or a 10-speed automatic.
Mustang GT is available with an optional Performance Pack, which adds a host of track-focused features like Recaro® seats and active exhaust. Drive modes combined with precisely tuned digital engine, suspension and steering controls allow drivers to enjoy peak performance everywhere from their favorite roads to their local track. The electronic skid brake unlocks Mustang’s rear-wheel drive drift capability, which can help newbies learn to drift on the track.
The winning bidder can choose from any standard Ford Mustang GT fastback option, including two types of transmission, 11 exterior colors, an all-new line of alloy wheels ranging from 18-inch to 20-inch, and Brembo brake calipers that come in three colors. : Black, Red and Grabber Blue. They can also choose between the available interior packages and the previously mentioned Performance Pack. For more information, visit the Barrett-Jackson website.
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