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The Mustang would become the best-selling convertible in 1966, with 72,119 sold, beating the number two Impala by almost 2:1. [35] The 1965 and 1966 Mustangs are differentiated by variations in the exterior, despite the similar design. These variations include the cove molding on the rear quarter panels behind the doors.
For 1999, the Mustang was reskinned with Ford's New Edge styling theme with sharper contours, larger wheel arches, and creases in its bodywork, but its basic proportions, interior design, and chassis remained the same as the previous model. The Mustang's powertrains were carried over for 1999, but benefited from new improvements.
The 1965 and later engines can be identified by four core plugs and the casting code C5DE-H. The 1965 Mustang (August 1964 onward) used this engine as standard, rated at 120 hp (89 kW). The Mustang continued to use the 200 as its base engine until it was dropped in 1971. Starting in 1966, a six-bolt bellhousing flange block was introduced ...
1974–1990s OHC—2.3 L (used in the Pinto, Mustang, the Merkur XR4Ti, 1975–79 Brazilian Maverick and Thunderbird Turbo Coupe) 1983– OHC—2.0 L 2.3 L and the 2.5 L for the Ranger; 1989– I4 DOHC (used in Sierra, Scorpio/Granada Mk.3, Transit)
Tremec T-45 transmission – 1996–1999 Mustang Cobra, 1996–2000 Mustang GT; Tremec T-56 transmission – 2000 Cobra R and 2003–2004 Mustang Cobra, Ford Falcon I6T and 5.4l V8 BF MK1 - BF MK11; Tremec TR-3160 transmission – Mustang GT350, [10] Mustang Mach 1, 2024– Mustang Dark Horse
Renowned for high-performance strength and durability, the Toploader (particularly the four-speed) equipped such sought after "A-list" cars as the Mustang, Talladega, AC Cobra, AC Frua and Sunbeam Tiger as well as the Ford Fairlane, Falcon, Galaxie, Ranchero, Torino, Bronco and the Mercury Comet, Caliente, Cyclone, (Mercury Cougar 1967 1973) and Marauder.
The Boss 302 Mustang was offered only for the 1969 and 1970 model years. In the January 2010 issue of Hot Rod magazine, a Boss 302 engine built to the exact specifications, settings, and conditions of the original engine was tested. It produced 372 hp at 6,800 rpm (650 rpm over the original engine’s redline) and 325 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm.
It was on display to gauge market response as a possible Shelby lineup Mustang. Lee saw this as an opportunity to use the elements of this prototype to market his "California-Only Mustang". He met with Lee Iacocca in L.A., and the decision was made to bring the car to Dearborn to develop into a limited edition Mustang. First, it was known as ...