Ford Mustang I

Ford Mustang I
Ford Mustang I at the Henry Ford Museum
Overview
ManufacturerFord
DesignerEugene Bordinat, Roy Lunn, John Najjar
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door roadster
Layoutmid-engine layout
PlatformExperimental
Powertrain
Engine91 cu in (1.5 L) V4 [1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase90 in (2,286 mm)[1]
Length154.2 in (3,917 mm)[1]
Width62 in (1,575 mm)[1]
Height39.2 in (996 mm) (over roll bar)[1]
Curb weight1,544 lb (700 kg)[2]

The Ford Mustang I is a small, mid-engined (4-cylinder), open two-seater concept car with aluminium body work that was built by Ford in 1962. Although it shared few design elements with the final production vehicle, it did lend its name to the line.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d e Magazines, Hearst (November 1962). "Ford builds a bomb- The Mustang". Popular Mechanics. 118 (5): 93–95, 228. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b Nick D. "1962 Ford Mustang I Concept." supercars.net, April 20, 2016. Retrieved: March 22, 2016.}