2016 Ford Mustang GT Convertible California Special Gallery

Ford's Mustang has earned classic status, and nothing quite epitomizes the pony car like the topless growl of a 5.0 liter engine. In this case, the V8 is under the hood of the 2016 Mustang GT California Special, a limited-edition pack which tweaks the drop-top outside and in.

What's the same as the regular Mustang GT is the 435 HP and 400 lb-ft. of torque, along with a six-speed manual transmission. Ford claims 15 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and 19 mpg combined; you'll get mildly better numbers from the automatic, but none of the pride that comes from rowing your own gears.