MUSTANG GT500: NEED FOR SPEED!

Need For Speed Mustang to pace the Ford EcoBoost Championship finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
At the November 17 running of the Ford EcoBoost 400 cars will be led by a one-of-a-kind Mustang that is a featured star in Need for Speed, the upcoming movie and Electronic Arts video game. The 900-horsepower supercharged Mustang rides on 22-inch wheels and sports aerodynamic styling upgrades. Designers worked on reducing aerodynamic drag by using low-profile mirrors, extended rocker panels, and the splitter was also redesigned to provide better handling at high speeds. The rear spoiler and diffuser were created to improve airflow, reducing drag and giving additional traction during high-speed acceleration.

“When the opportunity to showcase the Need for Speed Mustang at our marquee event came up a few months ago it was a no-brainer to make it the centerpiece of the Ford Championship Weekend,” said Tim Duerr, Ford Racing motorsports marketing manager.

“This lineup of new Ford vehicles is befitting of the three NASCAR championship races that we’ll be hosting at Homestead-Miami Speedway,” said Homestead-Miami Speedway President Matthew Becherer. “Ford is a fantastic partner and we’re thrilled that its cars will be on display for a packed house and millions more to see on television across the world.”

Check out video of the Need For Speed Mustang, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip-AxJs-TKk&feature=youtu.be

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