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The third-generation Mustang was manufactured and marketed by Ford from 1979–1993, using the company's Fox platform and colloquially called the Fox body Mustang.During its third generation, the Mustang evolved through several sub-models, trim levels, and drivetrain combinations during its production and seemed destined for replacement with a front-wheel drive Mazda platform.
Originally based on the second generation Ford Mustang (known as the Mustang II), and later the third generation Ford Mustang (commonly referred to as the "Fox-Body Mustang") road car, built between 1979 and 1983. [2] [3] It was initially powered a 1.7-liter twin-turbo four-cylinder engine, supplied by Zakspeed, and producing around 600 hp (450 ...
The Mustang SVO is a limited-production version of the third generation Ford Mustang sold from 1984 to 1986, with fewer than 10,000 built. SVO is an acronym referring to Special Vehicle Operations, Ford Motor Company's racing division formed in 1980 to oversee all motorsports operations, distribute performance parts developed in racing programs, and develop high-performance production vehicles ...
[citation needed] This engine was only used in the Taurus SHO V-8. 2005–2010 Volvo V8—4.4 L DOHC 60° V8 produced by Yamaha Motor Company in Japan in connection with Volvo Skövde Engine plant Sweden. [citation needed] Cosworth DFV—DOHC 3.0-liter Formula One racing engine; 2006–present AJD-V8—DOHC 3.6 L twin-turbo Diesel
A troublesome 2.3 L turbocharged I4 was available during initial production startup and then reappeared after undergoing improvements for the mid-year introduction of the 1983 turbo GT. The 2.8 L V6, in short supply, was replaced with a 3.3 L I6 engine during the 1979 model year. That engine was ultimately replaced with a new 3.8 L V6 for 1983.
The engine was rated at 266 hp (198 kW) (SAE net) for 1972 when installed in the Mustang, and 248 hp (185 kW) in the Torino and Montego. [5] An increase in the combustion chamber size and the use of smaller valves occurred in 1973, [ 1 ] which reduced horsepower to 246 hp (183 kW) for the four-barrel for the intermediate Fords, though it still ...
This engine has also been known as the Lima engine, after the Lima Engine plant in Lima, Ohio, where it was first manufactured (it was also manufactured in Brazil starting in 1974). In 1979–80, a draw-through, non-intercooled turbo version was produced for Mustang Cobras and some Capris. Lack of dealership and owner training resulted in many ...
A second energy crisis and a renewed recession followed from 1979 to 1982. Ford studied a two-seater commuter car called the Super Gnat. It was to have a three-cylinder engine with a wheelbase of just 78 in (1,981 mm). Ford also built the Mustang RSX concept car, exploring a slightly smaller two-seat derivative of the Mustang.