Summary

Serial #001 of 16 RS3s produced and the only automatic transmission convertible car. 540hp, 83 actual miles, 5.0-liter V8 SFI DOHC 32V, 5-speed automatic. Actual SEMA press car unveiled by Jack Roush himself. From the Jack Miller Mustang Barn Collection.

Details

Serial #001 mean green Premier Edition, and this is the first one ever built out of 16 cars, 540hp 302 V8 supercharged with automatic transmission, charcoal and suede leather interior, 302 V8 supercharge cranking out a legitimate 540hp (very fast-shifting automatic transmission). Less than 100 miles, MSRP $83,280, this incredible Roush Stage-3 convertible is in a class all by itself. It will nail you back in your seat. This was the very first one built out of just 25 cars and was the car that was unveiled as Roush revealed this car to the motoring world. A special book, documents with photos the entire build of this unique performance, very special automobile. Roush and Sherwin-Williams redefine Detroit muscle with the new 2012 Roush Stage-3 Mustang premier edition. The car was unveiled at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas on November 2, 2011, by Jack Roush himself. The new model features a selection of Sherwin-Williams Planet Color choices of 12 in all. This line of paint features a show-quality reflective flake and is applied by hand with a tri-coat process at the Roush paint facility in Livonia, MI. The vehicle also features a wealth of other premium features, including painted stripes, Premier Edition side badges, vehicle-matching interior elements, as well as the horsepower and suspension enhancements that are to be expected from a Stage-3 Roush Mustang. The 2012 Roush Stage-3 Mustang Premier Edition is yet another collaborative effort by Roush and Sherwin-Williams. The two companies have a long standing partnership, both on and off the racetrack. Offering a premium paint vehicle was a natural extension for the strong relationship. Core components Roush-charged 5.0-liter powertrain system (540hp/465 ft/lbs of torque) includes TVS 2.3-liter Roush-charger intake manifolds, intercooler and radiator, air induction system and Roush-calibrated ECM engine coilovers (black), Roush square-tip performance exhaust, dealer-installed 20' Roush wheels with ultra-high-performance RS3 tires. Performance-tuned suspension system includes front struts, rear shocks, front and rear springs, front sway bar and jounce bumpers, performance brake package with painted calipers, 4-piston front caliper, 14' front rotor, painted rear caliper and slotted rotor-locking lugnuts, front fascia with driving lamps. From the Jack Miller Mustang Barn Collection.