It has emerged that American car maker Ford has planned to auction off the first 2015 Mustang GT model at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The first-ever 2015 Ford Mustang GT will go under the hammer at Barrett-Jackson on January 18th.
The new 2015 Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine that has a max power of 420 bhp (313 kW) and peak torque of 390 lb-ft (528 Nm). The winning bidder can choose from a plethora of interior, exterior and stripe options. All the proceeds from the auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for funding diabetes research.
Speaking on all this, Ford North America Car Marketing Manager Steve Ling said, “We’re kicking off the next 50 years of Mustang in style with a 2015 model featuring a sleek all-new design, world-class performance and innovative technologies. We’re thrilled to be able to take advantage of Mustang’s popularity to help achieve the dream of ending juvenile diabetes.”
Stay tuned to Motoroids for more news on the auction of the first ever 2015 Ford Mustang GT.