A few weeks ago we reported that Ford was planning a daring reenactment of the 1964 Ford Mustang->ke428 convertible launch atop the Empire State Building’s 86th floor observation deck. With only a few hours left before the big 50th anniversary celebration begins, Ford lets loose the details on how it’s pulling off the stunt.

Just like in 1964, the 2015 Mustang convertible has gone under the knife, getting sliced up into pieces in order to fit within the building’s elevators. Though the first Mustang was only sectioned into three pieces, the 2015 pony car had to be sliced into six. Each section is welded to a steel tube subframe that bolts together with the other sections, holding together the entire car. Even the suspension components are held in place by the steel tubing.

Despite the car’s divided ascension of the skyscraper, the car will look showroom fresh as it sits on the observation deck for 54 hours, while the New York Auto Show->ke226 happens 1,454 feet below.

This isn’t the 2015 Mustang Convertible’s first public appearance, but it certainly is grander than the lackadaisical attention it was given when it was first seen along side the Mustang coupe when it debuted December 5th.

2015 Ford Mustang

The all-new 2015 Mustang is perhaps the best anniversary gift a company could give itself. With a completely redesigned look, a slew of new and updated powerplants, an all-new suspension setup, and a brand-new cockpit that’s driver centered, the Mustang is the best it has ever been in its 50 years.

Power comes from the standard, 3.7-liter V-6; a 2.3-liter, EcoBoost I-4; or the now-more-powerful, 5.0-liter V-8 -- all backed by either an automatic or manual transmission. Power is sent to the rear wheels that are held together by an all-new, independent suspension system that promises better handling and track performance.

While pricing for the new Mustang hasn’t been announced, we suspect Ford won’t bump the price up by too awful much in order to keep the car priced competitively and within reach of the youthful enthusiasts the car is marketed toward.