The History of the Mustang

1. The History of the Mustang
By Christy Hanna

2. The Ford Company
Foundedin 1903 by Henry Ford Sr.
Ford Motor Company, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.
Manufactures Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo.
The only automotive company that didnttake the bailout money in 2008.
The worlds second largest automaker.

3. The First Mustang
Debuted on April 17, 1964 at the New York World Fair.
Priced at $2,368
22,000 orders placed on the first day.
The name was in reference to a Mustang Fighter Pilot from World War II.

4. Trademark Features
The running wild-horse theme was adopted almost immediately.
Other Features include:
Triple tail lights
Lengthened hood
Shortened rear

5. The 2011 Mustang 3.7 liter DOHC V6 powers out 315hp.
The 6-speed manual transmission and the compact size of the engine will leave room to really get creative under the hood
Expected in 2012, the new V8 will meet or exceed the current 3V V8 in mpg.
The Engine within

6. Awards
Runner-up for North American Car of the Year in 2005.
Car and Driver Best Ten in 1983,1987,1988, 2005,2006, and2011.
Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1974 and 1994.
The 1965 Mustang won the Tiffany Gold Medal for excellence in American design, the first automobile ever to do so.

7. Crossing the Finish Line
Started as a pace car leading the 1964 Indianapolis 500
Finished first and second in the 1964 Tour de France.
American competition debut, also in 1964, was indrag racing.
Since, have consistently dominated the racetrack, remaining in the winners circle.

8. The latest Model

Quad exhaust system

9. 444-horsepower* Hi-Po 302 4V Ti-VCT V8 engine

10. Front Air splitter, not legal for on street driving.

11. Honors the '69 Mustang Boss 302

Modelsand Prices
There are now 6 generations of Mustangs including:
The GT, LX, Cobra, Mach, Boss, Shelby, Saleen, Grande, Roush, Steeda and many other special models such as the Twister.
Priced at $2,300 in 1964.
Still an affordable car at $23,000.

12. My Mustang

1991 GT 5.0

13. V8 302 engine

14. 5 speed manual transmission

15. 9s/.25m track time

16. All stock

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