Ford hat ein Einzelstück eines Ford Mustangs auf die Räder gestellt Die "Apollo Edition" des neuen Pony Cars soll am 23. Juli 2015 im Rahmen der jährlich veranstaltete Flugshow EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) AirVenure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (USA) versteigert werden.
Der Ford Mustang "Apollo Editon" kommt dank Ford Performance-Kompressor auf satte 636 PS starke Pferdchen. Die Kraftübertragung übernimmt auch bei der Apollo-Edition das 6-Gang-Schaltgetriebe.
Optisch unterscheidet sich die "Apollo Edition" durch einen schwarzen Carbon-Frontsplitter und einen Heckflügel sowie einer zweifarbigen Lackierung, die an die Farben der Raumfähren und des Space-Shuttles erinnern soll. An den Seiten kleben dazu passend Aufkleber mit Sternen-Flagge und USA-Inschrift und statt des runden GT-Logos ziert ein neues Apollo-Logo das Heck. Passend dazu hat man dem Pony auch eine LED-Unterbodenbeleuchtung verpasst.
Der Ford Mustang "Apollo Edition" kommt mit 21-Zoll großen Forgiato-Felgen und Pirelli-P-Zero-Reifen und einem passenden Sportfahrwerk. Die Verzögerung übernehmen Sechs-Kolben-Bremsen von Brembo.
Im Innenraum kann man die Apollo Edition an den entsprechenden Apollo-Logos an den Lehnen der schwarzen Leder-Sportsitze mit roten Nähten, speziellen Fußmatten und den NASA-Insignien an der Rückbank erkennen.
Text: Thomas Frankenstein, Fotos: Ford
12 Bilder Fotostrecke | Sondermodell zur Versteigerung: Ford "Apollo Edition" Mustang
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U.S. Apollo spaceflight program inspires one-of-a-kind
2015 Ford Mustang to be donated and sold at charity
auction July 23 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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Donation and sale will benefit EAA youth aviation education
programs, including Young Eagles
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Unique Ford vehicles have raised nearly $3 million for EAA
youth aviation programs, including Young Eagles
As far as special edition Mustangs go, this one is out of this world.
For the eighth straight year, Ford Motor Company has created a
unique, aviation-inspired Ford Mustang to benefit Experimental
Aircraft Association youth education programs, including the
Young Eagles. The Apollo Edition Mustang will be donated and
sold via auction at the Gathering of Eagles charity event, July 23,
at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 – the World’s Greatest Aviation
Celebration.
All proceeds from the sale of the car will benefit EAA youth
education programs, including the Young Eagles, which has
provided free introductory flights to more than 1.9 million young
people since 1992, helping grow the next generation of aviators.
Ford serves as exclusive automotive sponsor of EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2015, held July 20-26 this year at Wittman Regional
Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
“The Apollo program delivered astonishing innovations in
technology and achieved a national goal of landing the first human
on the moon,” said Edsel B. Ford II, a member of the Ford board
of directors. “The entire program was extraordinary – one of our
nation’s greatest technological achievements. With this year’s
stunning Apollo Edition Mustang, we salute that spirit of American
ingenuity with the quintessential American automobile – Ford
Mustang.”
Based on a 2015 fastback Ford Mustang GT, Ford design and
engineering teams transformed the 5.0-liter pony car into the
Apollo Edition Mustang – a truly unique and highly valued vehicle
that will excite enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Led by Ford Design Manager Melvin Betancourt, the exterior
features a one-of-a-kind glossy pure white and pure black non-
production paint scheme that delivers a creative connection with
the NASA Apollo program. The Apollo Edition Mustang features
a carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, rocker moldings and
accent treatments, along with unique LED underbody lighting to
symbolize atmospheric re-entry.
Performance enhancements include a performance package, Ford
Performance supercharger and shifter, X-pipe with side and rear
exhaust, sport-tuned suspension, six-piston Brembo brakes and
custom Forgiato 21-inch performance wheels. This Mustang will
deliver a heart-pounding 627 horsepower and 540 lb.-ft. of torque
to provide an exhilarating, controlled launch for its new owner.
The theme carries into the cabin with exclusive interior details,
including performance gauges, modified instrument cluster,
unique sill plates and embroidered elements in seats, trim panels
and floor mats.
The auction of the Apollo Edition Mustang will be the pinnacle
of the EAA Gathering of Eagles gala. The event annually draws
more than 1,000 aviation enthusiasts in support of EAA youth
education programs, which inspire young people to become
engineers, aviators, astronauts, scientists and innovators – the
aviation pioneers of tomorrow.
“Ford has been a committed sponsor of EAA and AirVenture for
more than 15 years – bringing incredible value to those who make
Oshkosh the highlight of their aviation year,” said Jack Pelton, EAA
chairman of the board. “With its eighth Mustang donation, Ford
continues to excite with its specialty vehicles, which reflect the
depth of the company’s commitment and which allow EAA to
provide support to its valuable programs and dedicated members
in helping us grow the next generation of aviators.”
The Apollo Edition Mustang joins seven other one-of-a-kind
Mustangs created by the Ford design and engineering teams for
the auction in support of EAA youth education. Ford vehicles
donated at EAA AirVenture events have collectively raised nearly
$3 million.
The unique vehicles that support EAA youth education programs
including Young Eagles, are:
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2008 – Mustang AV8R, with cues from F-22 Raptor, which
helped introduce the glass-roof canopy and delivered an
auction contribution of $500,000
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2009 – AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll” Mustang, crafted in honor
of the World War II aircraft
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2010 – Two automotive icons – the late Carroll Shelby,
former U.S. Air Force flight instructor, and Jack Roush,
longtime P-51 pilot – collaborated for the first time to
create the SR-71 Blackbird Mustang inspired by legendary
reconnaissance jet
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2011 – Blue Angels Mustang, created to celebrate 100 years
of U.S. naval aviation
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2012 – Red Tails Mustang, to pay homage to Tuskegee
Airmen – courageous squadron of P-51 Mustang pilots
who were the United States’ first African American military
airmen
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2013 – U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Edition Mustang, built
to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds demonstration team
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2014 – F-35 Lightning Edition II Mustang, which featured
design cues from the world’s most advanced multirole
fighter jet – the F-35 Lightning
The Apollo Edition Mustang will proudly be on display all week in
the Ford hangar at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. To participate in
the auction, interested parties must prequalify by contacting the
EAA development office, (800) 236-1025 or
donor@eaa.org
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The Apollo Edition Mustang was modified by MAD Industries,
led by Chris Mangum. Interior enhancements were designed by
Ford’s Betancourt and Nicole Rush, and created in-house by Ford’s
design fabrication team. Additional contributors to the project
include Ford Performance, Eibach Springs, Carbon 2 Carbon, BASF
automotive refinish, Gibson performance exhaust, Pirelli tires,
Forgiato wheels, Rigid Industries LED lighting, SourceSE by sPod,
3M window film, PIAA Corporation, Brembo, APR performance,
FOCAL/The Source AV and Odyssey battery.
To stay apprised of all Ford EAA AirVenture news, connect with the
Ford team on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/FordAirventure
or visit
www.FordAirventure.com
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