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Introduction: 2007-2012 California Special

2007-2009 GT/CS
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)

2008 GT CALIFORNIA SPECIAL (54C)


Availability:
  • Only available on GT Premium (140A,180A) - 4.6L 3V V8 engine
  • Available colors: Vista Blue (G9), Performance White (HP), Dark Candy Apple Red (JV), Black (UA) or Grabber Orange (U3)
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)

2009 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), Dark Candy Apple Red (JV), Black (UA) or Vapor Silver (ZY)
Includes:
  • Black w/Dove or Black w/Parchment interior accented environments
  • Black leather trimmed seats with unique Cal Special Dove or Parchment "GT Leather" inserts
  • Bright Rolled Exhaust Tips
  • Carpeted front floor mats with unique brushed chrome "MUSTANG" badge
  • 18" Polished Aluminum Wheel (64W)
  • Side Scoops
  • Unique Front & Rear Fascia
  • Unique Tape Stripes (Black - 85X or White – 85W)
Not available with:
  • Body side Moldings (961)
  • Driver Ornamentation Package (18R)
  • Premier Trim w/Color Accent Package (68B)
  • Racing stripes, "over the top" (47A)
  • Splash Guards (604)
  • Glass Roof (59G)

2011 GT CALIFORNIA SPECIAL (402A)


Availability:
  • Only available on GT Premium Coupe or Convertible - 5.0L 4V V8 engine
  • Available colors: Performance White (HP), Red Candy (U6), Black (UA), Ingot Silver (UX), Grabber Blue (CI) or Race Red (PQ)
  • Only with Black Interior
Includes:
  • Unique Chrome Billet Grille with Body Color Surround and Tri-Bar Pony Badge (w/o Fog lamps)
  • Unique side stripes with "GT/CS" logo
  • Unique Lower Fascia with Fog lamps
  • Unique 19"x8.5" Argent Painted / Machined-Aluminum Wheels
  • Unique Decklid Badge with name in Faux Gas Cap
  • Unique I/P Finish Panel
  • Unique Door Panel "Carbon" Inserts
  • Unique Front and Rear Leather Seats with "Carbon" Inserts
  • Premium carpeted front floor mats with embroidered logo
  • Rear "Diffuser-Style" Lower Fascia
  • Pedestal Spoiler
  • Decklid Tape Appliqué
  • Side Scoops
Not available with:
  • Brembo® Brake Package (55D)
  • Rear Video Camera (77C)
  • Over-the-top Racing Stripes (47A)
  • Hood & Side Stripes (943)
  • Accessory Packages (941, 942, 944, 945, 946)


 


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