2005 Ford Mustang GT Pictures and Specifications
A new-from-the-ground-up chassis and careful attention to vehicle dynamics give the all-new Mustang world-class ride and handling. The starting point is an all-new, purpose-built, muscle-car platform with exceptional body stiffness and a very high strength-to-weight ratio. A quiet cabin where unwanted road and wind noise is supplanted by the signature growl of a Mustang engine was a top development priority. Computers carefully mapped the natural vibrating frequencies of body components to pinpoint areas where unwanted noise was transmitted. Based on this data, components were modified or material was applied to quell the unwanted noise. In addition to offering more power and improved efficiency, Mustangs engines will meet Ultra Low-Emission Vehicle II (ULEV II) standards, which govern evaporative and tailpipe emissions. This makes the new Mustang a big part of Fords growing environmental success story.
Musclecarclub.com - Ford Mustang - History
Introduction: The date was April 17, 1964. Intermediate sized muscle cars, with big block engines were gradually replacing the fullsized muscle car. Lee Iacocca, Ford's General Manager, had always invisioned a small sports car to be the next hot item in the street wars. Ford decided that instead of improving their lackluster intermediate, they would do the competition one better and introduce a whole new breed of automobile, the pony car. Originally designed as a two seater in the European tradition, Iacocca realized that true success depended on volume sales. Therefore the Ford Mustang was introduced as a 1965 model that was based on the compact Falcon to lower production costs. It came with an obligatory back seat and a multitude of options that would give the buyer an opportunity to customize their purchase, and generate extra profits for Ford. Plymouth faithful stress that their Baracuda beat the Ford Mustang to market by two weeks. Comments: The Ford Mustang debuted as a simple sports car powered by a 170 cid six cylinder and a pair of V8's. Originally named for the fighter plane, the P-51 Mustang, preliminary allusions were made to the horse, and the horse motiff quickly became the emblem for the Mustang. Buyers loved its low price, long hood, short trunk styling, and its myriad of options. Ford loved its high volume sales and visibility. In mid 1964, Ford introduced a sporty 2+2 fastback body style to go along with the hardtop coupe and convertible. Enthusiasts also cheered the new "K-code" 271bhp 289 cid V8 that finally put some performance to match the Mustang's good looks. For those that wanted more, the legendary Carroll Shelby and Ford collaborated to produce the Shelby GT-350, a Ford Mustang fastback specially tuned by Shelby. The 289 V8 produced 306bhp in street tune and around 360bhp in special GT-350R race tune. Comments: 1966 saw further refinement of the Mustang. The gauge cluster was redone to seperate the Mustang from its Falcon roots while the 260 cid V8 was replaced with 2 and 4 barrel versions of the 289 cid V8. The Shelby GT-350 was still available, though its race image was being dilluted by the addition of an automatic transmission, a choice of four colors, and special examples that were prepared for Hertz Rent A Car (known as Shelby GT-350H) for rental to weekend drag racers.
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Since April of 1964 the Ford Mustang has sold over 8 million vehicles and has generated a strong following of enthusiasts, aftermarket manufacturers, websites, and publications - all dedicated to this iconic vehicle. "Ford Mustang" provides incredible graphics and "pick up and play" gameplay - at a value price.
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Mustang Heaven - Ford Mustang Fan Site
The Ford Motor Company will auction the right to purchase the first 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 coupe available to the public during the 2006 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Arizona in January. The 2006 Ford Mustang is slated to begin production in early August of this year. Major changes for the 2006 model include a Pony Package for the V6 coupe and convertible. The Pony Package includes a re-designed grill with foglamps, Mustang Lettering, Suspension upgrades and 17" wheels. The only change for the 2006 Mustang GT, Ford will offer the option of 18" wheels in a few different styles. The 2005 S281 Ford Mustang is Saleen's first all-new car in this market segment since they began making automobiles more than two decades ago. The engine is an all-new all-aluminum 281-cubic-inch 3-valve V8 matched to a 5-speed gearbox. The suspension has also been totally re-done as well.
Motor Trend: Spied - 2004 Ford Mustang
Thirty-seven years ago, Ford began the whole ponycar thing with its cute and affordable Mustang. No one cared that the 2+2 was based on the homely Falcon, as it set sales records from day one and spawned a legion of competitors nationwide. Today, things are quite different: The formerly popular Mustang fighters of Barracuda and Challenger are long gone. Cougar is a front-driver marketed to young women. AMX died years before its maker did. And Camaro and Firebird are lame ducks. But the first ponycar, left for dead at least twice (Mustang II, Probe), is being prepared for its first full redesign in a quarter century. If all goes as planned, Ford will launch a new Mustang in the '04 model year with production scheduled to begin in February 2003. But the Mustang hasn't been a ponycar in the classic sense of the term for years, and the '04 model, being developed under the codename S197 will be no different. Ford Motor Co. Design Chief J Mays says the heritage on which the next Mustang will draw is that of the beefier '67-'70 models and less so the daintier '65-'66. That influence already appears in this year's special-edition Bullitt Mustang, a car designed to evoke Steve McQueen's dark green '68 GT from the famous movie chase scene. The '04 Mustang will borrow from that car's look and will again be available as either a two-door coupe or a convertible.
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