Introduction: 2007-2012 California Special

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)