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VIDEO: Ford Shelby GT-H Police Chase
Posted December 2, 2006 11:56 AM by Matt Humphries.
A new commercial featuring one of the most popular rental cars to ever grace a Hertz showroom has been released by Ford. The commercial features a Mustang GT-H being chased through downtown streets by a lone police car. The Mustang spins out and stops and we find that two police officers are having fun recreating their own chase scene and are eager to switch places and try again. The commercial is right in time for the launch of the new Shelby GT that Ford is releasing with the same power and options as the before rental only GT-H.
The Shelby GT-H Mustang is available only from a Hertz rental showroom, and comes in one color. The standard black and gold stripes reminiscent of the classic 1966 Hertz Rent-a-racer program cars. The 2006 version features an automatic only option with full time traction control so that the cars aren't abused too terribly. Ford and Hertz saw such a demand for the popular rental car that they have decided to release a new Mustang with the same power and upgrades, only this time, they will offer a five speed version, along with other colors.
The Mustang Shelby GT features a cold air kit and new exhaust to add 25 horsepower to the stock 300 horsepower engine. The upgrades also give the GT a 10 lb-ft of torque increase as well, giving more low end grunt to the already stout three valve engine.
For those that were bored with the one color scheme option, Ford now offers two. Black or White with silver stripes are the available colors for the new GT. Expect to see the new Shelby GT prowling the streets soon. Stay tuned to Planet Mustang and RPM Planets for more information on these and other exciting new Mustangs from Ford.
