1965
Ford Mustang (1st Gen)
The original Mustang sold 22,000 units on its very first day in April 1964, inventing the "pony car" segment. Its long hood, short deck styling and affordable V8 performance redefined American motoring.
Pony Car
Shared Parts
Ford 289 Windsor V8 Engine
Ford Motor Company
Borg-Warner T10 4-Speed Manual
Borg-Warner Corporation
Ford C4 Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission
Ford Motor Company
Champion RN9YC Spark Plug
Champion Spark Plug Co. (Federal-Mogul)
Ford 289 Hi-Po Small-Block V8
Ford Motor Company
Ford 5.0L Coyote V8
Ford Motor Company
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.8L Inline-6 (170 ci, base) / 4.3L V8 (260/289 ci) |
| Displacement | 2,786 cc / 4,736 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp (I6) / 200 hp (289 V8) / 271 hp (HP V8) |
| Torque | 218 Nm (I6) / 360 Nm (289) |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Manual / 4-Speed Manual / Cruise-O-Matic Auto |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 14.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 sec (289 V8) |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h |
| Length | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,190–1,380 kg |
| MSRP Range | $2,368 (1965 US, fastback) |