Fastest Ford Mustang Part 7 : 2007 Mustang GT California Special

Continuing its popular line of retreat Mustangs, Ford greeted the 1968 California Special which was a limited edition with the help of Shelby. The 2007 edition was updated with GT Premium California Special Package 54C. A 300 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque standard 24-valve V8 sent CS 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, with quarter-mile run, taking 13.8 seconds to 103 mph, according to Car & Driver. Ford continued to produce this variant until the 2011 model.

In 2007 Ford revived the "California Special" name from the original 1968 version and introduced a brand new GT/CS Mustang. Just as with the original the late model GT/California Special was an appearance package, including familiar features like body striping and side scoops. Although not a performance package, the GT/CS was only available on the GT Premium platform, so by default it recieved all the GT performance enhancements.

The new GT/CS proved a popular package and was extended into 2008 and 2009. After an absense in 2010, the GT/California Special package returned for 2011-2014. Whether it continues beyond this is probably just a matter of popularity and sales figures.

Below is a year by year summary of the GT/CS package, available colors and conflicting options not available. For a more detailed list with photos see the HOW TO IDENTIFY section.

2007 GT CALIFORNIA SPECIAL (54C)

Availability:

    Only available on GT Premium Coupe or Convertible (140A,180A) - 4.6L 3V V8 engine

    Available colors: Vista Blue (G9), Performance White (HP), Redfire (G2), Black (UA)

Includes:

    Black w/Dove or Black w/Parchment interior environments

    Black leather seats with unique Cal Special Dove or Parchment "GT Leather" inserts

    Bright Rolled Exhaust Tips

    Cal Special Badged Floormats

    Includes 18" Polished Aluminum Wheel (64W)

    Side Scoops

    Unique Front & Rear Fascia

    Unique Tape Stripes (black only)

Not available with:

    Premier Trim w/Color Accent Package (68B)

    Sport Appearance Package w/Color Accent (18M)