Ford is making 500 new Mustang fastback and convertible models available to pre-order when the UEFA Champions League final kicks off. Only 130 are available for the UK.

The orders will be taken from the start of the match. A great time to get on the list during the Ford Mustang 50th year celebrations. The new Ford Mustang arrives in Europe next year and for the first time it will be sold in the UK, through special dealers. This is also the first time it will be available with right-hand drive.

“The arrival of the new Ford Mustang in Europe is an event that deserves the biggest possible stage, we hope that making the first models available to order from the start of the final will ensure a reach which matches the significance.”

Ford has been an official UEFA Champions League partner since 1992. This years final in Lisbon is expected to attract a Europe-wide audience of 70 million football fans and 165 million people around the world.

For your chance to reserve one of the first 500 models, with 130 available for the UK, for to Ford.com –  During the the run-up period to the final the site will offer Mustang news, features and a countdown to the kick-off.

Both new models the fastback and convertible will be available to order. The fastback in  a very striking Race Red and the convertible in Magnetic Silver. The cars are powered by Ford’s all-new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine with a projected output of more than 309PS and 407Nm of torque, or the bolder 5.0 litre V8 engine – with more than 426PS and 529Nm of torque.