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Ford Mustang (first generation)
Mustang first generation
Conception and styling
As Lee Iacocca’s assistant general manager and chief en-
gineer, Donald N. Frey was the head engineer for the
Mustang project — supervising the development of the
Mustang in a record 18 months[3][4] — while Iacocca him-
self championed the project as Ford Division general
manager. The Mustang prototype was a two-seat, mid-
mounted engine roadster, styled in part by Phil Clark.
1965 Ford Mustang Stylist John Najjar, in a 1984 interview with David R. Crip-
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company pen, archivist of the Henry Ford Museum, spoke about
the genesis of the two-seat prototype:
Production 1964–1973
“ We had a studio under Bob Maguire and in it ”
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan were; Jim Darden, Ray Smith, plus an artist,
San Jose, California Phil Clark, several modelers, and me. We drew
Metuchen, New Jersey
up a 2-seater sports car in competition with
Valencia, Venezuela[1][2]
the other studios, and when they saw ours -
Successor Ford Mustang II saw the blackboard with a full-sized layout
Class Pony car and sketches- they said, ’That’s it! Let’s build
it.’ So we made a clay model, designed the de-
Body style 2-door hardtop tails, and then built a fiberglass prototype."
2-door fastback/sportsroof
This car was simply a concept study rather
2-door convertible
than the final configuration, but it included a
Layout FR layout lot of the sporty, rakish flair the later showcar
Related Ford Falcon embodied.[5]
Mercury Cougar
The Mustang I was later remodeled as a four-seat car
Main article: Ford Mustang styled under the direction of Project Design Chief Joe
The first-generation Ford Mustang is the original pony Oros and his team of L. David Ash, Gale Halderman, and
car, manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1964 John Foster[6][7] — in Ford’s Lincoln–Mercury Division
until 1973. design studios, which produced the winning design in an
It was initially introduced as a hardtop and convert- intramural design contest instigated by Iacocca.
ible with the fastback version put on sale the following The design team had been given five goals[8] for the
year. At the time of its introduction, the Mustang, shar- design of the Mustang: it would seat four, have bucket
ing its underpinnings with the Falcon, was slotted into a seats and a floor mounted shifter, weigh no more than
compact car segment. 2500 pounds and be no more than 180 inches in length,
With each revision, the Mustang saw an increase in sell for less than $2500, and have multiple power, comfort
overall dimensions and in engine power. By 1969 the and luxury options.
Muscle Car race was on and Ford offered a 351, 428 Cobra Having set the design standards for the Mustang,[9]
jet and other performance engines available in most Oros said:
models and often ordered with the Fastback and Mach “ I told the team that I wanted the car to appeal ”
One cars. The ’69 Boss 302 and Shelby (available since to women, but I wanted men to desire it, too. I
1965) were specialty Mustangs offered with both high wanted a Ferrari-like front end, the motif cen-
performance engines and race-breed suspensions. After tered on the front – something heavy-looking
an initial surge, sales were steadily declining and Ford like a Maseratti, but, please, not a trident –
began working on a new generation Mustang. When the and I wanted air intakes on the side to cool
oil crisis hit in 1973, Ford was prepared, having already the rear brakes. I said it should be as sporty as
designed the smaller Mustang II. This car had no com- possible and look like it was related to Euro-
mon components with preceding models. pean design.[9]
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This book tells you I did the car, but, in actual
Oros added: fact, I had a lot of help, and I don’t think any-
“ I then called a meeting with all the Ford studio ” one ever does a car by himself, not in these
designers. We talked about the sporty car for times anyway.[10]
most of that afternoon, setting parameters for
what it should look like -- and what it should To decrease development costs, the Mustang used chas-
not look like -- by making lists on a large pad, sis, suspension, and drivetrain components derived from
a technique I adapted from the management the Ford Falcon and Fairlane. It used a unitized platform-
seminar. We taped the lists up all around the type frame from the 1964 Falcon, and welded box-section
studio to keep ourselves on track. We also had side rails, including welded crossmembers. Although
photographs of all the previous sporty cars hardtop Mustangs accounted for the highest sales, dura-
that had been done in the Corporate Advanced bility problems with the new frame led to the engineer-
studio as a guide to themes or ideas that were ing of a convertible first, which ensured adequate stiff-
tired or not acceptable to management. ness. Overall length of the Mustang and Falcon was iden-
Within a week we had hammered out a new tical, although the Mustang’s wheelbase was slightly
design. We cut templates and fitted them to shorter. With an overall width of 68.2 inches (1,732 mm),
the clay model that had been started. We cut it was 2.4 inches (61 mm) narrower, yet the wheel track
right into it, adding or deleting clay to accom- was nearly identical. Shipping weight, approximately
modate our new theme, so it wasn’t like start- 2,570 pounds (1,170 kg) with the straight six-cylinder en-
ing all over. But we knew Lincoln-Mercury gine, was also similar to the Falcon. A fully equipped V8
would have two models. And Advanced would model weighed approximately 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg).
have five, some they had previously shown Although most of the mechanical parts were from the
and modified, plus a couple extras. But we Falcon, the Mustang’s body was completely different;
would only have one model because Ford stu- sporting a shorter wheelbase, wider track, lower seating
dio had a production schedule for a good position and lower overall height. An industry first, the
many facelifts and other projects. We couldn’t "torque box" was an innovative structural system that
afford the manpower, but we made up for lost greatly stiffened the Mustang’s construction and helped
time by working around the clock so our mod- contribute to better handling.
el would be ready for the management re-
view.[6]
1964–1966
L. David Ash is often credited with the actual styling of Mustang 1964–1966
the Mustang. Ash, in a 1985 interview speaking of the ori-
gin of the Mustang design, when asked the degree of his
contribution, said:
“ I would say substantial. However, anyone that ”
says they designed the car by themselves, is
wrong. Iacocca didn’t design it. He conceived
it. He’s called the father of it, and, in that re-
spect, he was. I did not design it in total, nor
did Oros. It was designed by a design group.
You look at the photograph taken at the
award banquet for the Industrial Designers’ 1966
Society where the Mustang received the Mustang
medal; it’s got Damon Woods in it (the group Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
that did the interior), and Charlie Phaneuf
(who was with Damon), and it’s got myself and Production 1964–1966
John Foster (who was with me), it’s got (John) Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Najjar in it.[10] San Jose, California
Metuchen, New Jersey
Valencia, Venezuela[1][2]
“ So nobody actually did the car, as such. Iacoc- ”
ca in his book flat out comes and says I did the Body style 2-door hardtop
2-door fastback
car. It’s right there in print, "It’s Dave Ash’s 2-door convertible
Mustang." Bordinat will tell you I did the car.
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Engine 170 cu in (2.8 L) Thriftpower I6 The standard interior features of the 1965 Mustang
200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 included adjustable driver and passenger bucket seats, an
260 cu in (4.3 L) Windsor V8 AM radio, and a floor mounted shifter in a variety of col-
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 or options. Ford added additional interior options dur-
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor HiPo V8[11]
ing the 1965 model year. The Interior Decor Group was
Transmission 3-speed manual popularly known as "Pony Interior" due to the addition
4-speed manual of embossed running ponies on the seat fronts, and also
3-speed automatic included integral armrests, woodgrain appliqué accents,
Wheelbase 108 inches (2,700 mm) and a round gauge cluster that would replace the stan-
dard Falcon instrumentation. Also available were sun vi-
Length 181.6 inches (4,610 mm)
sors, a (mechanical) remote-operated mirror, a floor con-
Width 68.2 inches (1,730 mm) sole, and a bench seat. Ford later offered an under-dash
air-conditioning unit, and discontinued the vinyl with
Height 51.2 inches (1,300 mm)[12]
cloth insert seat option, offered only in early 1965 mod-
Curb weight 2,445 pounds (1,109 kg) (base)[13] els. One option designed strictly for fun was the Rally-
Pac. Introduced in 1963 after Ford’s success at that year’s
Since it was introduced five months before the normal Monte Carlo Rally and available on other Ford and Mer-
start of the production year and manufactured among cury compacts and intermediates, the Rally-Pac was a
1964 Ford Falcons and 1964 Mercury Comets, the earliest combination clock and tachometer mounted to the steer-
Mustangs are widely referred to as the 1964½ model.[14] ing column. It was available as a factory ordered item
A more accurate description is the "early 1965" model for US$69.30. Installed by a dealer, the Rally-Pac cost
because it underwent significant changes at the begin- US$75.95. Reproductions are presently available from
ning of the regular model year. All the early cars, how- any number of Mustang restoration parts sources.[15]
ever, were marketed by Ford as 1965 models. The low- The 1966 Mustang debuted with moderate trim
end model hardtop used a "V-code" 170 cu in (2.8 L) changes including a new grille, side ornamentation,
straight-6 engine and three-speed manual transmission wheel covers and gas cap. A cruisematic three-speed auto
and retailed for US$2,368. transmission became available for the 225-hp V8. The 289
Several changes to the Mustang occurred at the start "hipo" K code engine was offered with an automatic c4
of the normal 1965 model year production, five months transmission, it had stronger internals and a hipo auto-
after its introduction. These cars are known as "late 65’s," matic transmission can be identified by the outer cas-
and were built after factory retooling in August 1964. ing of the servo is marked with a ’C’. The long duration
The engine lineup was changed, with a 200 cu in (3.3 L) solid-lifter camshaft that allowed the high revving 289 to
"T-code" engine that produced 120 hp (89 kW). Produc- make the horsepower it was known for, was not friend-
tion of the "L-code" 260 cu in (4.3 L) engine ceased when ly for a non stall speed automatic torque converter. The
the 1964 model year ended. It was replaced with a new "HiPo" could be spotted very easily by the 1-inch-thick
200 hp (150 kW) "C-code" 289 cu in (4.7 L) engine with a (25 mm) vibration damper, (as compared to 1/2 inch on
two-barrel carburetor as the base V8. An "A-code" 225 hp the 225-hp version) the absence of a vacuum advance
(168 kW) four-barrel carbureted version was next in line, unit on the dual point distributor. With the valve covers
followed by the unchanged "Hi-Po" "K-code" 271 hp off, there is a large letter "K" stamped between the valve
(202 kW) 289. The DC electrical generator was replaced springs, that along with screw in studs (vs. a pressed in
by a new AC alternator on all Fords (the quickest way to stud for other 289’s) for the adjustable rocker arms. A
distinguish a 1964 from a 1965 is to see if the alternator large number of new paint and interior color options,
light on the dash says "GEN" or "ALT"). The now-famous an AM/eight-track sound system, and one of the first
Mustang GT (Gran - Touring) was introduced as the "GT AM/FM mono automobile radios was also offered. It also
Equipment Package" and included a V8 engine (most of- removed the Falcon instrument cluster; the previously
ten the 225 hp (168 kW) 289), grille-mounted fog lamps, optional features, including the round gauges and
rocker panel stripes, and disc brakes. A four-barrel car- padded sun visors, became standard equipment. The
bureted engine was now available with any body style. Mustang convertible would be the best-selling in 1966,
Additionally, reverse lights were an option added to the with 72,119 sold, beating the number two Impala by al-
car in 1965. The Mustang was originally available as ei- most 2:1.[16]
ther a hardtop or convertible, but during the car’s early The 1965 and 1966 Mustangs are differentiated by
design phases a fastback model was strongly considered. variations in the exterior, despite similar design. These
Also in 1965 Shelby Mustang was born, it was available variations include the emblem on the quarter-panels be-
only in newly introduced fastback body version with its hind the doors. In 1965 the emblem was a single vertical
swept-back rear glass and distinctive ventilation lou- piece of chrome, while in 1966 the emblem was smaller in
vers.[15] height and had three horizontal bars extending from the
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design, resembling an "E". The front intake grilles and or-
naments were also different. The 1965 front grille used a
"honeycomb" pattern, while the 1966 version was a "slot-
ted" style. While both model years used the "Horse and
Corral" emblem on the grille, the 1965 had four bars ex-
tending from each side of the corral, while on the 1966,
these bars were removed. 1966 saw introduction of ’High
Country Special’ limited edition, 333 of them were sold in
Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.[17]
When Ford wanted to introduce the Mustang in Ger-
many, they discovered that Krupp company had already 1966 Ford T-5 emblem
registered the name. The German company offered to sell
the rights for US$10,000. Ford refused and removed the
Mustang badge, instead naming it as T-5 (pre-production
Mustang project name) for the German market until 1979
when Krupp copyrights expired.[18]
Front end styles
Engines
Hardtop
1967–1968
Mustang 1967–1968
Fastback
1968 Ford
Mustang
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1967–1968
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
San Jose, California
Metuchen, New Jersey
Valencia, Venezuela[1][2]
Convertible
Body style 2-door hardtop
2-door fastback
2-door convertible
Engine 200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6
260 cu in (4.3 L) Windsor V8
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor HiPo V8
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8
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displacement, type,
engine displacement , type, max. motive power max. torque
carburetor type at rpm at rpm
170 cu in (2.8 L) Thriftpower I6 (1964) 105 bhp (78 kW; 106 PS) 156 lb·ft (212 N·m)
1-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,400
200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 (1965–1966) 120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS) 190 lb·ft (258 N·m)
1-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,400
260 cu in (4.3 L) Windsor V8 (1964) 164 bhp (122 kW; 166 PS) 258 lb·ft (350 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,200
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 (1965–1966) 200 bhp (149 kW; 203 PS) 282 lb·ft (382 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,400
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 (1964) 210 bhp (157 kW; 213 PS) 300 lb·ft (407 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,800
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 (1965–1966) 225 bhp (168 kW; 228 PS) 305 lb·ft (414 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,800 @ 3,200
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor HiPo V8 (1964–1966) 271 bhp (202 kW; 275 PS) 312 lb·ft (423 N·m)
4-barrel @ 6,000 @ 3,400
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[19]
390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 (1967) or woodgrain (1968) trim, seat buttons, a tilt steer-
427 cu in (7.0 L) FE HiPo V8 ing wheel, and special interior paneling. The 1968 models
428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet & Super Cobra Jet that were produced during 1968 were also the first year
V8[20] to incorporate 3 point lap belts as opposed to the stan-
Transmission 3-speed manual dard lapbelts The air-conditioning option was fully inte-
4-speed manual grated into the dash, the speakers and stereo were up-
3-speed automatic graded, and unique center and overhead consoles were
Wheelbase 108 inches (2,700 mm) options. The fastback model offered the option of a rear
fold-down seat, and the convertible was available with
Length 183.6 inches (4,660 mm) folding glass windows. Gone too was the Rally-Pac, since
Width 70.9 inches (1,800 mm) the new instrument cluster had provisions for an option-
al tachometer and clock. Its size and shape also preclud-
Height 51.6 inches (1,310 mm)
ed the installation of the accessory atop the steering col-
Curb weight 2,758 pounds (1,251 kg) (base)[21] umn.[23]
The California Special Mustang, or GT/CS, was visu-
The 1967 model year Mustang was the first model to fea- ally based on the Shelby model and was only sold in
ture a major redesign with the installation of a big-block Western states. Its sister, the ’High Country Special’, was
V8 engine. The overall size, interior and cargo space were sold in Denver, Colorado. While the GT/CS was only avail-
increased. Exterior trim changes included concave tail- able as a coupe, the ’High Country Special’ model was
lights, side scoop (1967) and chrome (1968) side orna- available in fastback and convertible configurations in
mentation, square rear-view mirrors, and usual yearly 1966 and 1967 and only as a coupe in 1968.[22]
wheel and gas cap changes. The high-performance 289 The Mustang fastback gained popular culture status
option was placed behind the newer 320 hp (239 kW) when used in the crime thriller Bullitt (1968). Lt. Frank
390 cu in (6.4 L) FE engine from the Ford Thunderbird, Bullitt, played by actor Steve McQueen, drove a modified
which was equipped with a four-barrel carburetor. A 390 Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT fastback with 390 cu in
GT engine, and a 4-speed manual transmission recorded (6.4 L) 4V engine, chasing two hitmen in a black 1968
quarter mile times of approximately 13 seconds and trap Dodge Charger in the film’s car chase through the streets
speeds of over 105 mph (169 km/h). During the mid-1968 of San Francisco.[24]
model year, a drag racer for the street could be ordered
with the optional 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet engine which
was officially rated at 335 hp (250 kW) all of these Mus-
tangs were issued R codes on their VIN#’s.[22]
The 1967 and 1968 models discontinued the "Pony In-
terior" in favor of a new deluxe interior package, which
included special color options, brushed stainless steel
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Front end styles
Hardtop
1967 Hardtop
Engines
1969–1970
Mustang 1969–1970
Fastback
1970 Ford
Mustang convertible
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1969–1970
Convertible Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Milpitas, California
Metuchen, New Jersey
Valencia, Venezuela[1][2]
Body style 2-door hardtop
2-door sportsroof
2-door convertible
Engine 200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6
250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8
302 cu in (4.9 L) Boss V8
Mustang GT/CS 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8
390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8
428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet & Super Cobra Jet
V8
429 cu in (7.0 L) Boss V8[25]
Transmission 3-speed manual
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Wheelbase 108 inches (2,700 mm)
Length 187.5 inches (4,760 mm)
Width 71.7 inches (1,820 mm)
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displacement, type,
engine displacement , type, max. motive power max. torque
carburetor type at rpm at rpm
200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 (1968) 115 bhp (86 kW; 117 PS) 190 lb·ft (258 N·m)
1-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,400
200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 (1967) 120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS) 190 lb·ft (258 N·m)
1-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,400
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 (1968) 195 bhp (145 kW; 198 PS) 288 lb·ft (390 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,600 @ 2,600
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 (1967) 200 bhp (149 kW; 203 PS) 282 lb·ft (382 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,400
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 (1968) 210 bhp (157 kW; 213 PS) 300 lb·ft (407 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,600 @ 2,600
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 (1967) 225 bhp (168 kW; 228 PS) 305 lb·ft (414 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,800 @ 3,200
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 (1968) 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS) 310 lb·ft (420 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,800 @ 2,800
289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor HiPo V8 (1964–1966) 271 bhp (202 kW; 275 PS) 312 lb·ft (423 N·m)
4-barrel @ 6,000 @ 3,400
390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 (1968) 280 bhp (209 kW; 284 PS)
2-barrel @ 4,400
390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 (1967) 320 bhp (239 kW; 324 PS) 427 lb·ft (579 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,800 @ 3,200
390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 (1968) 325 bhp (242 kW; 330 PS) 427 lb·ft (579 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,800 @ 3,200
428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet & Super Cobra Jet V8 (1968) 335 bhp (250 kW; 340 PS) 440 lb·ft (597 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,200 @ 3,400
427 cu in (7.0 L) FE HiPo V8 (1968) 390 bhp (291 kW; 395 PS) 460 lb·ft (624 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,600 @ 3,200
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Height 50.5 inches (1,280 mm) flective striping was placed along the body sides, with
a pop-off gas cap, matte-black hood with simulated air
Curb weight 3,122 pounds (1,416 kg) (base)[26] scoop and NASCAR-style cable and pin tiedowns. A func-
tional "shaker" hood scoop which visibly vibrated by be-
The 1969 restyle increased body length by 3.8 inches ing attached directly to the air cleaner through a hole in
(97 mm) (with the wheelbase remaining at 108 inches) the hood was available, as were a tail-mounted wing and
and width by almost half an inch. This was the first model chin spoilers and rear window louvered blackout shade.
to use quad headlamps placed inside and outside the The Boss 302 Mustang was created to meet Trans Am
grille opening. The corralled grille pony was replaced rules and the Boss 429 was created to homologate that
with the pony and tribars logo, set off-center to the dri- engine for NASCAR use, it featured distinctive hockey-
vers side.[27] stick stripes. Also for the first time Grande appeared -
It featured a 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 engine with 220 hp it was deluxe trim available for hardtop only. Fastback
(164 kW). The 351cid V-8 was introduced in 1969, and was body version was renamed Sportsroof.[27]
available with 250 or 290 hp. For those wanting more The 1970 model moved the headlamps inside the
power, the 335-hp 428cid Cobra Jet V-8 big block was grille opening, added vent looking front corners on the
available with or without Ram-Air.[19] outside of the headlamps, and removed the rear fender
Car longer than previous models and sported convex air scoops.[28]
rather than concave side panels. The new Mach 1, with In 1969 Ford introduced (it was conceived by Ford)
a variety of new powerplants, added many car styling new Shelby Mustang, it was drastically different looking
and performance features. It used dual exhausts and steel than serial Mustang. There were two models; GT-350 and
wheels with bold-lettered Goodyear Polyglas tires. Re-
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GT-500, offered as sportsroof and convertible. All
1969–1970 Shelby Mustangs were produced in 1969 as
sales were falling down and 789 remaining 1969 cars were
titled as 1970 models. They had modified front air dam
and a blackout point treatment around the hood
scoops.[29][27][28]
Ford made 96 ’Mustang Twister Special’ cars for
Kansas Ford dealers in 1970. The Twister Specials were
Grabber Orange Mach 1’s with special decals. Ford also
made a few ’Sidewinders’, which were built in Dearborn,
shipped to Omaha, and sold in Iowa and Nebraska. They
Shelby
were available in Grabber Green, Grabber Blue, Calypso
Corral, and Yellow. The stripes came in the trunk to be
installed by dealers.[30][28]
Front end styles
Hardtop
Engines
1971–1973
Mustang 1971–1973
Sportsroof
1971-1972
Mustang coupe
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1971–1973
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
San Jose, California
Metuchen, New Jersey
Valencia, Venezuela[1][2]
Body style 2-door hardtop
Convertible
2-door sportsroof
2-door convertible
Engine 250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cobra Jet V8
429 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet V8
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displacement, type,
engine displacement , type, max. motive power max. torque
carburetor type at rpm at rpm
200 cu in (3.3 L) Thriftpower I6 (1970) 120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS) 190 lb·ft (258 N·m)
1-barrel @ 4,400 @ 2,900
250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6 (1969–1970) 155 bhp (116 kW; 157 PS) 240 lb·ft (325 N·m)
1-barrel @ 4,000 @ 2,600
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 (1969–1970) 210 bhp (157 kW; 213 PS) 300 lb·ft (407 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,600 @ 2,600
351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor V8 (1969–1970) 250 bhp (186 kW; 253 PS) 355 lb·ft (481 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,600 @ 2,600
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 (1969) 290 bhp (216 kW; 294 PS) 385 lb·ft (522 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,800 @ 3,600
302 cu in (4.9 L) Boss V8 (1969–1970) 290 bhp (216 kW; 294 PS) 290 lb·ft (393 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,800 @ 2,600
390 cu in (6.4 L) FE V8 (1969) 320 bhp (239 kW; 324 PS) 427 lb·ft (579 N·m)
4-barrel @ 4,800 @ 3,200
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 (1970) 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) 385 lb·ft (522 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,400
428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet & Super Cobra Jet V8 (1969–1970) 335 bhp (250 kW; 340 PS) 440 lb·ft (597 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,200 @ 3,400
429 cu in (7.0 L) Boss V8 (1969–1970) 375 bhp (280 kW; 380 PS) 450 lb·ft (610 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,200 @ 3,400
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[19][31]
351 cu in (5.8 L) Boss V8 Jet. Both versions were high performers for their era, but
351 cu in (5.8 L) HO V8 nowhere near the level of the Boss cars and original Co-
429 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet & Super Cobra Jet bra Jet. Automakers in the U.S. switched from "gross" to
V8[32] "net" power and torque ratings in 1972, which coincided
Transmission 3-speed manual with the introduction of low-compression engines with
4-speed manual different, far more restrictive induction systems. Thus, it
3-speed automatic is difficult to compare power and torque ratings.[34][35]
Wheelbase 109 inches (2,800 mm) As before there were three body styles; hardtop,
sportsroof and convertible. On hardtops there was
Length 189.5 inches (4,810 mm) ’Grande’ trim offered, it was meant as an luxury version.
Width 74.1 inches (1,880 mm) Sportsroof models were performance oriented, as it was
only body version with ’Mach 1’ option available, which
Height 50.1 inches (1,270 mm)
was distinguishable by decals, hood with scoops (non-
Curb weight 3,560 pounds (1,610 kg)[33] functional in most models), color keyed; side mirrors,
strip on the edge of the front fenders and hood, urethane
The Mustang became larger and heavier with each revi- front bumper and grille with ’sportlights’. Cars equipped
sion, culminating with the 1971 to 1973 models designed with ’Boss’ engine had appearance of Mach 1 package, ex-
under the supervision of Ford’s new product design man- cluding front bumper, which was chrome.[34] Convertible
ager, Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen, originally of General Mo- was equipped with a power top, a glass rear window, and
tors. Introduced in September 1970 Mustang MY 1971 tinted windshield standard. It was last Mustang available
saw the last high-performance big-block Mustang, 375 hp as a convertible until 1983.[36][37][38]
(280 kW) 429 Super Cobra Jet. The body style designed for There were no significant changes in appearance dur-
the purpose of big-block installation versions was limit- ing 1971–1973 model years, 1973 however brought some
ed to a maximum of 351 cu in (5.8 L) in 1972 and 1973 due mild restyling. Front bumpers in ’Base’ and ’Grande’ and
to stricter U.S. emission control regulation, as well as the Urethane in ’Mach 1’ were all replaced by new Urethane
low demand for big block muscle cars because of high in- one of new design to comply with new regulations. Thus
surance premiums. Two more high-performance engines turn signals were moved from underneath it to inside
were introduced in 1972; the 351 "HO" and the 351 Cobra of the grille next to the headlights. Because of those
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changes horizontal grille ’sportlights’ seen in 1971–1972
’Mach 1’ were discontinued as new vertical blinkers took
they place. New rear bumpers were introduced too. Also
in 1973 new design of decals for the ’Mach 1’ has been
introduced, ’hockey stick’ side stripes of 1971–1972 were
still available on the ’Exterior Decor Group’. Magnum 500
wheels has been discontinued for 1973 and replaced with
forged aluminum wheels.[39][40][34][36][41]
1971–1973 Mach 1 has become famous thanks to the
appearances in the films Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and
Gone in 60 Seconds (1974).[42][43]
For 1972 Ford prepared special model called ’Sprint’
Front end styles
it was meant to commemorate USA participation in 1972
Olympic Games. It consisted of special decals, color keyed
front bumper, mirrors and grille taken from Mach 1. Per- Engines
formance suspension and wheels were also available. [44] 1971 power and torque figures are gross, 1972–1973 are
There was no Shelby version of 1971–1973 Mustangs, net.
save for the ’Shelby de Mexico GT-351’, by Mexican deal-
er and very limited edition ’Shelby Europa’, sold in
Europe by private importer request to Shelby Mo-
Production
tors.[45][46][47] In 1964 Mustang production started with 22,000 orders
taken on the first day. In the first two years of produc-
tion, three Ford Motor Company plants in Milpitas, Cal-
ifornia; Dearborn, Michigan; and Metuchen, New Jersey
produced almost 1.5 million Mustangs.[48]
Hardtop
Sportsroof
Industry reaction
Mustang success left General Motors unprepared and
Chrysler Corporation slightly less so. Chrysler introduced
the Plymouth Barracuda a few weeks before the Mustang,
and although it was later redesigned as a distinct "pony
car", it was initially a modified Plymouth Valiant.[49]
However, the "fish car" did not enjoy as strong a market
demand as Ford’s "pony".[50] General Motors executives
thought the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair Monza
would compete against the Mustang, but it also sold
Convertible
poorly by comparison.[51] The Monza performed well,
but lacked a V8 engine and its reputation was tarnished
by Ralph Nader in his book Unsafe At Any Speed.[52] It
took GM until the 1967 model year to counter with the
Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. Lincoln-Mercury
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displacement, type,
engine displacement , type, max. motive power max. torque
carburetor type at rpm at rpm
250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6 (1972) 95 bhp (71 kW; 96 PS) 197 lb·ft (267 N·m)
1-barrel @ 3,400 @ 1,600
250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6 (1973) 98 bhp (73 kW; 99 PS) 197 lb·ft (267 N·m)
1-barrel @ 3,400 @ 1,600
250 cu in (4.1 L) Thriftpower I6 (1971) 145 bhp (108 kW; 147 PS) 232 lb·ft (315 N·m)
1-barrel @ 4,000 @ 2,600
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 (1972) 136 bhp (101 kW; 138 PS) 239 lb·ft (324 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,000 @ 2,000
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 (1973) 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) 239 lb·ft (324 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,000 @ 2,000
302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 (1971) 210 bhp (157 kW; 213 PS) 296 lb·ft (401 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,600 @ 2,600
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 (1972) 168 bhp (125 kW; 170 PS) 384 lb·ft (521 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,000 @ 2,000
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 (1973) 177 bhp (132 kW; 179 PS) 284 lb·ft (385 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,000 @ 2,000
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 (1971) 240 bhp (179 kW; 243 PS) 350 lb·ft (475 N·m)
2-barrel @ 4,600 @ 2,600
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cobra Jet V8 (1972) 248 bhp (185 kW; 251 PS) 301 lb·ft (408 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,600
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cobra Jet V8 (1973) 266 bhp (198 kW; 270 PS) 301 lb·ft (408 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,600
351 cu in (5.8 L) HO V8 (1973) 266 bhp (198 kW; 270 PS) 286 lb·ft (388 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,800
351 cu in (5.8 L) HO V8 (1972) 275 bhp (205 kW; 279 PS) 286 lb·ft (388 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,800
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cobra Jet V8 (1971) 280 bhp (209 kW; 284 PS) 380 lb·ft (515 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,400
351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 (1971) 285 bhp (213 kW; 289 PS) 370 lb·ft (502 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,400
351 cu in (5.8 L) Boss V8 (1971) 330 bhp (246 kW; 335 PS)
4-barrel @ 5,400
429 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet V8 (1971) 370 bhp (276 kW; 375 PS) 450 lb·ft (610 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,400 @ 3,400
429 cu in (7.0 L) Super Cobra Jet V8 (1971) 375 bhp (280 kW; 380 PS) 450 lb·ft (610 N·m)
4-barrel @ 5,600 @ 3,400
19]
[19]
joined the competition in 1967 with the Mercury Cougar, tomobiles is often referred to as the "pony car" because
an "upmarket Mustang" and subsequent Motor Trend Car of the Ford Mustang that established this market seg-
of the Year.[53] In 1968, American Motors (AMC) intro- ment.[58]
duced the Javelin, an "image changing" four-place pony
car.[54] This "real standout" model[55] was quickly fol-
lowed with "a Walter Mitty Ferrari," the two-seater high-
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