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Generations of mustang
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Curious Facts: Where does the name of the Mustang?
ORIGINS Ford Mustang: The first prototypes Under the premise of creating a small car (compared to American standards), lightweight, relatively inexpensive, with front bucket seats and shifter on the floor, a special committee spent many years working in the Mustang, a car that ended up creating a new category, the American pony cars.
In October 1962, during the United States Grand Prix, presented a first prototype: the Ford Mustang I Concept. Its designer was Gene Bordinat, under orders from Lee Iacocca, then president of Ford Motor Company. It was a two-seater convertible and rode a four-cylinder engine in V, 1.5 liters and 109 hp in central-rear position. His weight was only 700 kg design had little to do with what would later be definitive. There was never any intention to produce in series because, despite producing great admiration by a hungry market developments, it was not a practical vehicle
A prototype was presented in 1963, it was the Ford Mustang II Concept. It already saw the outlines of what would be the final model. It had four seats and hardtop. Joe Oros was its designer. As a tribute, the decor remained the prototype of 1962. This prototype aroused great admiration.
There was also a prototype four-door body introduced in 1963
In the same year, 1963, we built a prototype 4-door sedan that never saw the light. It was built in fiberglass and sedans are dismissed because they lacked the original project youth counseling. Although the Mustang name had already been used in two prototypes, it was not until late 1963 when it was decided the final name. Special Falcon, Cougar, Puma, Cheetah Bronco or were other alternatives
GENERATIONS
The Ford Mustang and its 45-year history
When the famous Lee Iacocca, vice president of Ford Motor Company decided in 1961 to create a new sports car, with up to four people and attractive appearance, decided to create an icon of American automotive history. The conditions of the development team, the new sports car should be small (relative to vehicles of the time), light and inspired by European sports, which had shifter on the floor and bucket seats.
Thus was born the Ford Mustang, an attractive sports car available in coupe and convertible configuration, which marked a major milestone in the U.S. and global auto industry. Powered by Ford Motor Company, its production began in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964 and was filed on April 17, 1964 at the New York World's Fair, representing an immediate success when creating a new market segment (known as "Pony Car"). The name Mustang is the second oldest in the Ford range, just behind the F-Series trucks
First Generation 1964-1973
The first generation of the Ford Mustang made in 1964, opened with a six-cylinder and 2.8-liter (170 cubic inches), was also used in the Ford Falcon, as well as chassis and three-speed transmission. Hits of the first generation - In 1964 417.000 units were sold - In 1965 he was presented the Shelby GT350, with 4.7-liter V8 engine (289 cubic inches) and an output of 306 hp (If even today in 2009 is a respectable figure, imagine in 1965).
- The updated model in 1967 grew throughout total, which was designed to accommodate larger and more powerful engines. The 1967 Mustang has been considered the most attractive-looking Mustang of all time, which was commemorated with the class of 2004 and 2009. - In 1967 was released the Shelby GT500, which had a V8 engine that developed 355 horsepower. - In 1967, just peace for the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro that appears.
Second Generation 1974-1978
The second generation Ford Bronco, known as Mustang II, was a model of smaller proportions, which had four engines, six and eight cylinders. These changes were due to the oil crisis of 1973, which conditioned the auto industry to develop lighter vehicles, efficient and friendly to the environment (Sound familiar? Too bad they did not learn the lesson over 30 years ago!) . The smaller size vehicle, as well as the power was compensated with more luxurious interiors. Second generation Hits
- Use plastic mass, aluminum and urethane bumper, in order to reduce weight. - In 1976 the Mustang Cobra II, which aims to commemorate the original Shelby Mustang. - The King Cobra is the first to use the logo Mustang 5.0, in 1978.
Third Generation 1979-1993 The third generation of the Ford Mustang broke with previous generations of the "Pony Car" by incorporating more modern aesthetic solutions, even though they lost the original elements of the sport. This third generation of the Mustang remained largely unchanged for 14 years.
Hits of the third generation of the Ford Mustang
- The third generation Ford Mustang was one of the first vehicle bumpers incorporated into the design of the body at both ends. - The convertible version joined the range in 1983. - Engine is offered with four, six and eight cylinders, and even turbo variants. - Her dimensions Mustang II, although its total weight was lower. - No power levels reached their ancestors, and which focused on increased fuel efficiency.
Fourth Generation 1994-2004 The fourth generation of the Ford Mustang was introduced in the 1994 model year, debuting a new and evolving external and internal appearance, which broke with the lines of the third generation switching to more organic shapes and curves that resulted in a more streamlined and aggressive sport. Hits of the fourth generation of the Ford Mustang - We used the same engine of the third generation 3.8-liter 160-horsepower V6 for the base version and the 5.0-liter V8 of 215 hp in the Mustang GT model. - Unlike previous generations, hatchback versions were removed, leaving only the coupe and convertible versions. - In 1996 the range was removed from the old 5.0-liter V8 engine, replaced by the new 4.6-liter V8, which develops 260 hp. - The final production model of the fourth generation of the Ford Mustang, was the last that was manufactured at the plant in Dearborn, Michigan, as the next generation is manufactured at the plant AutoAlliance in Flat Rock, Michigan.
Fifth Generation 2005 to present
As happened with the fourth generation of the Mustang, the fifth generation represented a radical change. The 2005 Mustang is a retro-inspired model in the first generation, specifically in the 1967 Mustang, which has regained its popularity, not only in America, but in different markets around the world.
Hits of the fifth generation of the Ford Mustang
- Ford is the third retro style, after Thunderbird and Ford GT. - Was released in 2005 with two engines: 4.0-liter V6 that develops 202 hp for the base version and the 4.6-liter V8 that develops 300 horsepower for the Mustang GT. - In 2006, the Shelby Cobra Release SVT V8 engine and an output of 500 horses. - At the 2009 Detroit Auto Show was presented the updated 2010 Mustang, which has a more refined look and terminations. Its base engine remains the 4.0-liter V6 that develops 202 hp, while the 4.6-liter V8 now develops 315 hp. - Was recently presented with the 2010 Shelby GT500 supercharged V8 engine, which develops an output of 540 horses. - The new Ford Mustang 2010, alongside the new Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger, represent the new generation of "Pony Cars" Americans.
The origin name of a legend
The term "Mustang" is derived from the Spanish word 'Mestena' meaning group or herd of horses, and applies to the "wild" horses of western America. The mustangs were mounted by the Indians and the white man. The Mustang was also the source of a large number of American races. Retained many of the features Spanish, especially with regard to color. When the conquistadors arrived in the Americas, the horse had already extinct about 10,000 years. The Spanish brought horses and cattle to the New World and this would be the action that founded the great cattle industry to be developed extensively during the nineteenth century. Once the Spanish had been established, after the destruction of the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples, a large number of Spanish horses escaped or were released and became wild.
Spanish horses we describe now as Andalusian, was one of the finest races and was considered the most important in Europe. They formed the nucleus of the great herds of wild horses spread throughout Mexico, the United States and the western plains of North America.
So is the Mustang
At the beginning of the twentieth century, amounted million wild horses roamed the western states. However, by 1970, their number had been drastically reduced as a result of the massacre and wholesale, to provide pet food and meat for human consumption. The Mustang (Wild Horse) is now protected by law and is preserved on reservations as the research center Bronco in Porterville, California. The Mustang has classic Spanish profile, thick neck and crowned, and the lush growth of the mane that is typical of modern Andalusian. The former type of Mustang was often much less attractive and many had a heavy head. The picture of this horse and his whole appearance is completely Spanish. The impression given is of force combined with an air balance and athletic.
The Mustang has good forequarters, strong and powerful shoulder. The crosses are not promenientes but are typical of ancient Spanish blood. The legs and hooves of the Mustang, as shoes are not protected, are hard and resistant. In fact, these horses can travel over the roughest terrain without their helmets suffer. The eel stripe running down the back is a primitive trait that is still in the horses of Spanish origin. The Mustang can be found in all equine colors and height is 13.2-15hh.