Ford Motor Company's Detroit Proud event on Thursday night offered a sneak peek at the Detroit Auto Show and a new factory-customized drift-friendly Mustang trim.

Detroit — Ford Motor Co. used its kickoff Thursday evening of the Detroit Auto Show to express its commitment to the event that for decades has made Detroit a destination, unveiling two special-edition Mustangs.

Ford is offering the first special edition Mustang GTD to mark the achievements of American ingenuity in what it's calling the Spirit of America.

Developed with racer Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s Mustang tuning firm RTR, the factory-tuned pony car is expected to offer more power and performance than the stock model.

Ford Motor Company kicked off the Detroit Auto Show one day before the Media Day and Charity Preview with an event inside Huntington Place.

Automaker deeply rooted in Detroit is getting the party started with a little help from one of the Lions leaders.

The super coupe's 815-hp supercharged V-8 remains the same, but a host of styling and aerodynamic tweaks make this edition special.