| 2008 Ford Mustang GT |
Lot: 428
This is not an ordinary Mustang, but one that has been "massaged" extensively by Griggs Racing, a small Sonoma company that specializes in the design, development and fabrication of high performance automotive components. What you will see is a current generation Mustang GT with a slightly different lower fascia. Inside are racing seats that are powered operated, and a 5-point safety harness and a standard Mustang instrument panel with an addition of A-pillar mounted gauges for more accurate engine monitoring. Yes, it has a short throw shift kit, but other than those obvious, yet subtle modifications, it appears to be a Mustang GT with the front fenders having a GR logo instead of a GT symbol and the rear gas cap also receiving the same "GR" treatment. The car does not display any significant expenditure for restyling, graphics or other non-performance enhancing features. An observant eye will need a second look to recognize that this is a very special, absolutely street legal Mustang. It is extremely powerful with 0-60 mph times in the 3- to 4-second range and, depending on axle gearing, a top speed that pushes 200 mph. And with the Griggs rear axle design, wheel hop becomes a non-issue when getting the power down to the ground. But it's the ability to corner and cope with extreme track condition that separates the GR40 from every other Mustang and most other sports cars. And it is a smooth runner. Notwithstanding all the suspension upgrades and modifications, it rides like a regular Mustang GT, maybe better.
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