The auction of the Ford Mustang Red Tails Edition 26 July 2012 during the "Gathering of Eagles" (Assembly of the eagle) at Oshkosh in the U.S. state of Wisconsin to take place. Although this so-called AirVenture takes place only at the Wittman Regional Airport, it is but according to organizers, the largest airline in the world meeting. Organized meeting and auction of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) are. The proceeds of the car will benefit the Young Eagles program of the EAA. This program will inspire young people for jobs in the aviation industry.
Award for veterans of pilot
Ford Edsel Bryant Ford board member II indicates that the Mustang will be Red Tails Edition also a tribute to American fighter pilots of World War II. He specifically mentioned the Tuskegee Airmen, one of the first African American pilot seasons of the United States. These squadrons flew partly the above mentioned fighter North American P-51 Mustang. The P-51 machines of the Tuskegee Airmen were recognized by their red-painted aircraft tail - a feature that the "Red-Tails" single piece both visually and takes its name. Red Tail means "red tail". The Red Tails GT is in honor of the P-51 equipped with the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 00051st
Polished aluminum
The shell of the Mustang Red Tails is made of polished aluminum, which Ford covers with a dull silvery paint in the series is not available. There is also like the P-51 fighter-original emphasis in Race Red and yellow school bus. The cockpit was umdesignt and the rear seat had to leave the car. On the backs of the leather seats with red yarn is a thick "Red Tails" logo is embroidered.
5.0-liter V8 and four-sidepipes
It is powered by the Ford Mustang GT Red Tails is a 5.0-liter V8, which is set by a 2.3-liter supercharged pressure. Information on driving performance and the value does not Ford. The exhaust gases escape through a spectacular four-sidepipes. In addition, the car with a handling package, 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes and a special diffuser is fitted.
