After the Second World War, competition in the U.S. automotive market has increased dramatically, Chevrolet and Ford butted a life, not death. Chevrolet was a little ahead and then, Ford began to think about the issue vehicle through which all will turn, Ford will take the lead. The time required fitting a car, but what kind of ... Some suggested that a small sports avtomobilchik, other sports were going to make a monster.
In the end, won by a group headed by Lee Lacocca. High performance, sports, and at the same time looks elegentnaya + relative low cost, thus saw the perfect car at the time Mr. Lee Lacocca.
Ford began to dig deeper, it was a huge amount of various surveys, as a result of its creator a clear picture of the new "revolutionary" car ..
History of Ford Mustang began on the morning of March 9, 1964. It was then left in the light of the first generation of one of the most popular sports cars of today.
As expected, the legendary success began with a loud failure. In the early 60's model of the "Edsel" of the company "Ford" was unsuccessful. On the new experiments, there could be no question, but marketing manager Lee Lacocca knew he had to take the risk. After going through mountains of customer letters, and having considered the demographics of the team I cocci brought a breakthrough formula for the future: "Baby Boomers", the children of soldiers of WWII, will double the demand in the market. They will choose a new car: prestigious, but a cheap, sporty, but universal, European, but American.
There was a competition among designers, "Ford," which won the Dave Ashe, who introduced the concept, referring to the image of a wild cat. Dave called it Cougar (Panther), but the board of directors focused on Turin («Torino") - on behalf of the Italian, which met with Henry Ford. "It is easier to construct doors and roof, than to come up with the name" - lamented Iacocca. The revolutionary design of the machine to fit into any 2368 dollar base price. It was a non-standard four-seater coupe in style. The designers did not stop at two, and at four locations for a specific purpose - the machine should be in demand and a family of people. Leading rear axle, 3-range-zone automatic, V6 and V8 (2.8-liter with 110 horses of power, 4.2 liters and 4.7 liters at 110. With. And 210 hp.). Two doors, bumpers, narrow, deep-set radiator.
In the end, just before starting the car in a series of preference given name Mustang, and the car was not his resemblance to an animal, a fighter with a P-31 Mustang during the war with a very distinctive silhouette: the long fuselage and a very small cabin is the best fit into the overall picture machine. And this sign as a galloping horse has been developed based on the name.
Already in 1964 the demand is five times higher than forecast.
In two years, "Mustang" brought $ 1.1 billion net profit. And this is in 1964 dollars! Journal of Detroit «Consumer reports» admitted that "Mustang", "built in such a fantastic time, there are almost devoid of manufacturing defects." The Americans swept "Mustangs" as well as key chains and baseball caps with their image, making the cult of the car. A cross between a wild cat, horse and Italian broke the ocean. In 1966 the film was released in Europe, where 30% of screen time served Ford Mustang.
He imbibed the spirit of providing "zero gravity" was born, when America and Europe were at the zenith of prosperity. The rhythms of rock 'n' roll, pressing the gas pedal to the floor, daring America 60 flew with a roar toward happiness, love and rock. The phenomenon of "Mustang" - a case where the calculation and art merge in a graceful symbiosis.
Following came racing modifications, developed in conjunction with the famous Carroll Shelby's company, the efforts of experts which was established legendary Cobra. If you have not created the Shelby "Cobra", Mustang might not be the legendary car, which he is. In the performance of Shelby GT-350 engine of the car gave out 306 hp. a., and in a special racing Shelby GT-350R - 360. Only in the 1966 model year GT-350 is also installed mechanical supercharger brand Paxton, allowed the engine to achieve a certain speed to increase capacity up to 420-430 horsepower.
And yet the time required for new solutions. These decisions are affected more powerful models appeared in 1966 "Karrol Shelby GT 500." The only horizontal bars on the grille was gone, the decorative air intakes at the rear wheels were added to the air dividers, pads and ornaments have been shuffled. At the same time was standardized 6-cylinder engine. Series V8 engines continued to exist in the future. Of course, if someone did not like and 271-strong "heart", he could order the equipment from dealers Cobra Ford. After all, a 350 l. a. - A very solid value. Meanwhile, rivals are not considered full-fledged Ford Mustang "muscular" car because of its small size. For the sports car of this class came up with a special term - "pony-cars", "pony cars."
This nickname was hidden mockery Mustangom: first, the twitching of his proud name, and secondly, it was emphasized that, by the standards of true "freedom loving" Americans, Mustang still too small, and thirdly, the power and speed it is also not enough . However, the last statement from year to year lost its relevance. Worse than the other - "fordovtsy" surrender to the constant jokes over the dimensions of the car and decided to "let grow." As it turned out, it was a fatal mistake.
By 1967 model year Mustang in length and the height gained by a few centimeters. Accordingly, the transformation undergone most body panels. Especially changed fastback, whose rear window and trunk lid are now housed in one line. A choice of eight powertrain - from row "Six" and the volume of 3.3 liters capacity of 115 liters. a. to the new V8 in volume of 7014 cubic meters. See, who developed 355 "horses". Installing semilitrovogo engine (they completed only the coolest Mustang - Shelby GT-500) was made possible by lengthening the engine compartment. Now the car could compete on equal terms with the main "muscular" star - Chevrolet Camaro SS396.
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Incidentally, in 1967 Karrol Shelby transferred all rights to produce Shelby Mustang with a prefix Corporation Ford Motor, refused to participate in the preparation of future versions of sports cars. Of great interest is another option that year, hydromechanical transmission FMX, gear shift which could be carried out both automatically and manually (for some reason today it is considered that such a box - the achievement of technological progress in recent years).
In 1968, there were changes in the line of engines - two new eight-cylinder engine. Since then Mustang buyer becomes a difficult choice of ten power plants amounts of 3.3, 4.7, 5.0, 6.4 and 7.0 liters, with the following gradation of power: 115, 120, 195, 230, 250, 271, 320, 325, 335 and 390 horsepower.
April 1 on sale modification Shelby GT-500KR with a Ram Air engine semilitrovym 428 Cobra Jet, valve plates with a larger area and a special air intake system, which is under the official capacity of 325 liters. a. 410 l is easily developed. a. Up to 97 km / h GT-500KR was dispersed in 5.4 seconds and a top speed exceeding 250 km / h However, a departure from the classic image of the machine model 1964 adversely affected the sales figures: in 1966 it sold 620,000 Mustang, then in 1968 - is 320000. But this figure is ten times higher than the result of any other "muscular" car.
In 1969, the Mustang was waiting for re-and this time the modernization of the capital. At the same wheelbase length of the car increased by 10 cm, and weight - 60 kg in the lineup, new version - the cheapest E, expensive Grande and Mach 1 c 335-horsepower engine.
Great interest was aroused by the appearance of a series of Boss. Mustang Boss 302 with a 290-horsepower engine was designed to deal with Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Series races in Trans Am, held on oval tracks.
Mustang Boss 429, was created to participate in a series of NASCAR. The car was equipped with eight-cylinder engine rated at 375 hp. a., develops a torque of 611 Nm at 3400 r / min, and many details were made of light alloys. Installing a large powerful engine was the cause of the front suspension revisions, which resulted in changed the attachment of shock absorbers and double wishbones were lowered by 25 mm. Boss 429 also received a four-sport transmission, oil cooler and the best interior. Externally, the car was different with a huge hood scoop, spoilers and extended wheel arches. In conclusion, adding that the reliability of control on winding roads Mustang Boss 429 knew no equal.
Since then the car just improved, was and continues to keep pace with time, Mustang - a living legend ... an eternal legend.
As expected, the legendary success began with a loud failure. In the early 60's model of the "Edsel" of the company "Ford" was unsuccessful. On the new experiments, there could be no question, but marketing manager Lee Lacocca knew he had to take the risk. After going through mountains of customer letters, and having considered the demographics of the team I cocci brought a breakthrough formula for the future: "Baby Boomers", the children of soldiers of WWII, will double the demand in the market. They will choose a new car: prestigious, but a cheap, sporty, but universal, European, but American.
There was a competition among designers, "Ford," which won the Dave Ashe, who introduced the concept, referring to the image of a wild cat. Dave called it Cougar (Panther), but the board of directors focused on Turin («Torino") - on behalf of the Italian, which met with Henry Ford. "It is easier to construct doors and roof, than to come up with the name" - lamented Iacocca. The revolutionary design of the machine to fit into any 2368 dollar base price. It was a non-standard four-seater coupe in style. The designers did not stop at two, and at four locations for a specific purpose - the machine should be in demand and a family of people. Leading rear axle, 3-range-zone automatic, V6 and V8 (2.8-liter with 110 horses of power, 4.2 liters and 4.7 liters at 110. With. And 210 hp.). Two doors, bumpers, narrow, deep-set radiator.
In the end, just before starting the car in a series of preference given name Mustang, and the car was not his resemblance to an animal, a fighter with a P-31 Mustang during the war with a very distinctive silhouette: the long fuselage and a very small cabin is the best fit into the overall picture machine. And this sign as a galloping horse has been developed based on the name.
In two years, "Mustang" brought $ 1.1 billion net profit. And this is in 1964 dollars! Journal of Detroit «Consumer reports» admitted that "Mustang", "built in such a fantastic time, there are almost devoid of manufacturing defects." The Americans swept "Mustangs" as well as key chains and baseball caps with their image, making the cult of the car. A cross between a wild cat, horse and Italian broke the ocean. In 1966 the film was released in Europe, where 30% of screen time served Ford Mustang.
He imbibed the spirit of providing "zero gravity" was born, when America and Europe were at the zenith of prosperity. The rhythms of rock 'n' roll, pressing the gas pedal to the floor, daring America 60 flew with a roar toward happiness, love and rock. The phenomenon of "Mustang" - a case where the calculation and art merge in a graceful symbiosis.
and menne eminent Plymouth Barracuda
In 1968, there were changes in the line of engines - two new eight-cylinder engine. Since then Mustang buyer becomes a difficult choice of ten power plants amounts of 3.3, 4.7, 5.0, 6.4 and 7.0 liters, with the following gradation of power: 115, 120, 195, 230, 250, 271, 320, 325, 335 and 390 horsepower.
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