1966 Ford Mustang
1966 was a year the Mustang went through a minimal amount of changes. Although the Mustang did not change much during this year, Ford did reach a milestone with the millionth Mustang created.
Among the changes for the ’66 Mustang were: additional color options, a new instrument cluster, a new redesigned grille pattern, new styled wheels, revised side scoops that included chrome trim and three wind-splits, and an automatic transmission option for high performance V-8 models.
Offered in convertible, coupe, and fastback models, around 607,568 of these Mustangs were sold in 1966.
Four engine choices were available for the Mustang:
- Engine Code T: 200 cubic inch I-6 engine @ 120hp w/9.2:1 compression with a one-barrel carburetor
- Engine Code C: 289 cubic inch V-8 engine @ 200hp w/9.3:1 compression with a two-barrel carburetor
- Engine Code A: 289 cubic inch V-8 engine @ 225hp w/10.0:1 compression with a four-barrel carburetor
- Engine Code K: 289 cubic inch V-8 engine @ 271hp w/10.5:1 compression with a four-barrel carburetor
Transmission options:
- Automatic 3-speed transmission
- Manual 3-speed and 4-speed transmission
Ford also released a few special edition Mustangs in 1966. Due to the overwhelming demand for the 289ci V-8 engine that Ford was unable to produce enough of, a limited-edition Sprint 200 Mustang package was released. The Sprint 200 model used the six-cylinder 200ci engine, special wire wheel covers, side accent pinstripe and rocker panel moulding with the side scoop chrome trim removed, center console, and chrome oil-filler cap and air cleaner with a special air cleaner decal that said “Mustang Powered Sprint 200″.
