Ford Mustang Bullitt Fastback
The 1967 model year Mustang was the first revamp of the original design. Ford's designers began sketching a bigger version even as its predecessor was becoming a success in sales. Although "Iacocca later commented on the Mustang's growth, he still managed the redesign for 1967". The most significant mechanical component was being able to mount a big-block V8 engine. The overall size, inside, and luggage space were increased. Exterior changes included concave taillights, side scoop (1967 model), and chrome (1968 model) side decorations, squared rear-view mirrors, and frequent wheel and gas cap changes. The high-performance 289 option was powered by the newer 335 hp (250 kW; 340 PS) 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE engine from the Ford Thunderbird, which was equipped with a four-barrel carburetor. With a 390 GT engine and a 4-speed manual transmission, quarter mile times were about 13 seconds, and speeds went over 105 mph (169 km/h). During mid-1968, a drag racer for the streets could be ordered with the additional 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet engine which was officially rated at 335 hp (250 kW; 340 PS) – all of these Mustangs were identified with R codes on their VIN#'s.
The 1967 Deluxe Interior was revised, eliminating the embossed running horse pattern on the back seats (the origin of the "pony interior" nickname) in favor of a new deluxe interior package, with exclusive color options, brushed aluminum (from 8/1966 production) or woodgrain dash trim, seat buttons, and exclusive door panels. The hardtop also included padded quarter trim panels, something already seen in the 65-66 deluxe interior. The 67 hardtop also had chrome quarter trim caps, from 65-66, but painted to go along with the inside in 1968 models. The 1967 deluxe interior was equipped with stainless steel-trimmed seat back shells, similar to those in the Thunderbird. These were dropped at the end of the 67 model year, and not featured in the woodgrain-trimmed 1968 interior. The deluxe steering wheel, which had been included in the deluxe interior from 65-66, became optional, and could also be ordered with the standard interior. The 1968 models produced from January 1968 were also the first model year to incorporate 3 point lap and shoulder belts (which had been optional for 67-68 models) instead of the standard lap belts. The air-conditioning option was incorporated entirely into the dash, speakers and stereo were improved, and unique center and overhead consoles were options. The fastback version offered the choice of a folding rear seat, and the convertible was accessible with folding glass windows. The Rally-Pac, no longer needed since the new instrument cluster had provisions for an optional tachometer and clock, was no longer available since its shape and size did not let for its installation atop the steering column. The convenience group was added to the instrument panel with four warning lights for low fuel, seatbelt reminder, parking brake not released, and door ajar; or, if a person ordered the optional console and A/C, the lights were mounted on the console.
Improvements for the 1968 model improved safety with a two-spoke energy-absorbing steering wheel, in addition to newly introduced shoulder belts. Other changes included front and rear side markers, "FORD" lettering was removed from the bonnet, rear-view mirror was transferred from the frame to the windshield, and a 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 engine was now available. C-Stripe graphics were added. The California Special Mustang, or GT/CS, was based on the Shelby model visually and was only sold in
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