Ford Mustang Mach 1

The 1971 Ford Mustang was Ford's final high-performance Mustang of the classic muscle car era. The Ford Mustang is central to America's muscle car mania. The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a performance-oriented option package. As part of a Ford heritage program, the Mach 1 package returned in 2003 as a high performance version of the New Edge platform. The Ford Mustang was successfully introduced in April 1964 as a sporty "pony car" to attract younger buyers into Ford products. 1969 was the benchmark year for Ford Mustang in its proliferation of performance names and engines.

Specifications for the 1971 Ford Mustang:

Wheelbase, inches: 109.0

Length, inches: 187.5-190.0

Curb-weight range, pounds: 2,907-3,261 (1971); 2,995-3,216 (1973)

Width, inches: 75.0

Engine Types for the 1971, 1972, 1973 Ford Mustang:

I-6: 250 cubic inches; 145 horsepower

V-8: 302 cubic inches; 210 horsepower

V-8: 351 cubic inches; 240-330 horsepower

V-8: 351 cubic inches; 168–275 (net)* horsepower

V-8: 429 cubic inches; 375 horsepower

*Starting with model-year 1972, engine output was measured with all accessories attached and stock intake and exhaust systems in place, resulting in a "net" horespower rating.

Transmissions for the 1971, 1972, 1973 Ford Mustang:

Automatic: 3-speed

Manual: 3-speed, 4-speed

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