There's nothing faster than a rental car, or so the adage goes.

Few rentals will be faster then Ford's Mustang GT, a V8-powered machine set to join Hertz' range as part of a long-term partnership between the brands.

The latest Mustang will be part of Hertz' Adrenaline Collection that features cars such as the Toyota 86, Renault Megane RS265 and Nissan Pulsar SSS "or similar".

It will feature in "GT Fastback" coupe form, with a 306kW 5.0-litre V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.

The Mustang will be offered as part of Hertz' adrenaline collection. Photo: Supplied

The partnership between Ford and Hertz has five decades of history in the US, where the rental company first offered high-performance V8-powered Mustangs in 1965.

Finished in black with gold stripes, the original Shelby Mustang GT350-H was available for just $17 per day. American folklore suggests that plenty of amateur racers took advantage of the Coupe's 228kW performance to tackle drag strips and race tracks to make the most of their time with the car.

While Hertz isn't likely to encourage such behaviour, it will give Ford fans – and Mustang customers – a chance to take the in-demand model on an extended test drive.