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Sports car · 1965–present

Ford Mustang

The original pony car, in continuous production since 1964.

The Mustang launched in April 1964 and created an entire segment. Seven generations later it is Ford’s last traditional car in North America and one of the best-selling sports cars in the world.

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Model years
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About the Ford Mustang

Birth of the pony car

Ford unveiled the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964. Built on the humble Falcon’s underpinnings, it paired long-hood, short-deck styling with a low base price and a huge options list, and Ford sold more than a million in under two years.

Early cars are often called “1964½” models, though Ford titled them as 1965s. The Mustang’s success spawned rivals like the Camaro, Firebird, Barracuda and Challenger.

Collecting and buying

Classic first-generation cars, Shelby and Boss models, and clean Fox-body 5.0s are strong collector markets. For daily drivers, the S550 (2015–2023) brought independent rear suspension and a turbocharged EcoBoost option, making it the most usable Mustang yet.

Ford Mustang generations

7 generations since 1965. Newest first.

  1. Seventh generation · S650

    Current2024–present

    An evolution of the S550 with an all-digital cockpit; the V8 lives on.

    • Dark Horse track-focused trim
    • Fourth-generation Coyote V8
    • Digital instrument and touchscreen display
    Shop 2024–present Mustang

  2. Sixth generation · S550

    2015–2023

    The first global Mustang, with independent rear suspension and right-hand drive for export.

    • Independent rear suspension standard
    • 2.3L EcoBoost turbo four
    • Shelby GT350 flat-plane-crank V8
    • Shelby GT500 (2020)
    Shop 2015–2023 Mustang

  3. Fifth generation · S197

    2005–2014

    A retro-modern design that recalled the 1960s cars and reignited Mustang sales.

    • Coyote 5.0 V8 from 2011
    • Shelby GT500 (2007–2014)
    • Boss 302 (2012–2013)
    Shop 2005–2014 Mustang

  4. Fourth generation · SN95

    1994–2004

    Rounder styling with retro cues; the 1999 “New Edge” refresh sharpened the look.

    • Modular 4.6L V8 from 1996
    • SVT Cobra and Mach 1
    • Bullitt edition (2001)
    Shop 1994–2004 Mustang

  5. Third generation · Fox body

    1979–1993

    Light, simple and endlessly modifiable; the 5.0 V8 versions defined 1980s performance.

    • 5.0 High Output V8 from 1982
    • SVO turbo four (1984–1986)
    • SVT Cobra (1993)
    Shop 1979–1993 Mustang

  6. Second generation · Mustang II

    1974–1978

    Downsized and Pinto-based in response to the fuel crisis; sold well despite enthusiast scorn.

    • Much smaller and lighter
    • Four-cylinder and V6, with a V8 returning in 1975
    • King Cobra (1978)
    Shop 1974–1978 Mustang

  7. First generation

    1965–1973

    The original. Grew bigger and more powerful every few years through the muscle car era.

    • Coupe, convertible and fastback
    • Shelby GT350 (1965) and GT500 (1967)
    • Boss 302, Boss 429 and Mach 1 (1969–1970)
    Shop 1965–1973 Mustang

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Ford Mustang FAQ

Is there a 1964 Mustang?

Mustangs built from spring to summer 1964 are nicknamed “1964½,” but Ford titled and sold them as 1965 models. There is no official 1964 model year.

What is a Fox-body Mustang?

The third-generation Mustang (1979–1993), built on Ford’s Fox platform. The 5.0 V8 versions are especially popular with enthusiasts.

Does the Mustang still have a V8?

Yes. The current seventh-generation Mustang GT and Dark Horse use a 5.0-liter Coyote V8.

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