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Oct. 07, 1962 - The only one of its kind -- that's the Mustang, experimental sports car introduced today by the Ford Motor Company. The two Ford executives responsible for its development are H.K. Misch, Vice President-engineering and research staff (left) and Gene Bordinat, Vice-President-Styling. The Mustang is powered by a V-4 engine, has 106 horsepower and a top speed of 117 miles an hour. Engine location is midship. the Mustang is only 28.8 inches hight at the peak of its hood. Wheelbase is 90 inches and over all length, 154 inches. The car is the first built by a American manufacturer which fits into the European-domination popular sports car class. Ford introduced it to the public prior to the running of the U.S.Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, N.Y

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Executives Experimental Fits Glen Hight Horsepower Inches Introduced Midship Misch Mustang Responsible Watkins Wheelbase

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