Ford Mustang 1994

The Mustang debuted with an all new body for 1994, but was still based on the old Fox platform.

The wheelbase grew 0.8 inches to 101.3 inches, while the front and rear track increased on the GT. Four wheel disc brakes were standard, with anti-lock brakes optional on both the GT and the base model car.

The base car was now powered by a new 3.8 liter V6 which replaced the previous 2.3 Inline 4. Using a number of aluminum components, it was almost as light as the much smaller four cylinder engine.

The 5.0 V8 was given better breathing and output increased to 245 bhp.

A five speed manual transmission was standard, and a four speed automatic was optional for both engines.

Traction-Lok was also available. In pursuit of greater structural rigidity, the hatchback model was dropped, leaving only the two door coupe and convertible.

The coupe's roof line was designed to resemble a hardtop option for the convertible that was never produced. At the top was a new Cobra model with a 245 bhp version of the 5.0 V8.

Once again, the Mustang was chosen to be the pace car at the Indy 500, and approximately 1,000 replica models were sold.

Much more limited were the 250 Cobra R models sold by Ford's SVT unit. These were delivered without air conditioning, radio, and much of the insulation, and were designed to be sold to race car drivers. Quite a few ended up on the streets, however.