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FORD CELEBRATES PRODUCTION OF 10
MILLIONTH MUSTANG
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Ford Mustang, a cultural icon inspiring
optimism and independence around the world, celebrates the production of
its 10 millionth car at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan
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Ford Mustang is the best-selling sports
car of the last 50 years, is featured in more movies and has more Facebook
followers than any other car in the world
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The 10 millionth Ford Mustang is a
high-tech, 460 horsepower 2019 Wimbledon White GT V8 six-speed convertible
saluting VIN 001 – the first serialized 1964.5 Ford Mustang that featured
a 164 horsepower, three-speed V8
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More than 60 Ford Mustang owners of all
model years are assembling for a tribute to the 10 millionth Mustang by
spelling out the milestone with their cars, followed by a P-51 Mustang
fighter plane flyover by its namesake
 
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018 – Ford is
celebrating the production of its 10 millionth Mustang – America’s
best-selling sports car of the last 50 years and the world’s best-selling
sports car three years straight.
The 10 millionth Ford Mustang is a high-tech, 460 horsepower 2019
Wimbledon White GT V8 six-speed manual convertible equipped with the
latest driver assist technology and built at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly
Plant in Michigan. The first serialized Mustang (VIN 001) produced in 1964
was the same color and model with a three-speed manual transmission and
164 horsepower V8.
Classic Mustangs make up the numbers "Ten Million". The first Mustang
built and the 10 Millionth Mustang built represent the commas in the
number 10,000,000 above.
“Mustang is the heart and soul of this company and a favorite around the
world,” said Jim Farley, president of global markets, Ford Motor Company.
“I get the same thrill seeing a Mustang roll down a street in Detroit,
London or Beijing that I felt when I bought my first car – a 1966 Mustang
coupe that I drove across the country as a teenager. Mustang is a
smile-maker in any language.”
Ford is celebrating the milestone with employee celebrations at its
Dearborn headquarters and its Flat Rock Assembly Plant, including flyovers
from three WWII-era P-51 Mustang fighter planes and Mustangs produced for
more than five decades parading from Dearborn to Flat Rock, where the
Mustang currently is manufactured.
Gail Wise, original owner of the first Mustang sold, just days before
the car was announced at the New York World's Fair
During its 54-year production history, Mustang also was built in San Jose,
Calif., Metuchen, N.J., and the original Mustang production facility in
Dearborn, Mich.
Still America’s best-selling sports car
Mustang is America’s best-selling sports car over the last 50 years, based
on Ford analysis of 1966-2018 total U.S. new vehicle cumulative
registrations for all sports car segments supplied by IHS Markit.
Spectators at the Flat Rock, Michigan assembly plant checking out the
Mustangs from each year of production
Better Than Ever
The latest Ford Mustang offers more technology, exhilarating performance
and more personalization than ever.
The iconic Mustang Bullitt returns for the 2019 model year, with an
exclusive 480-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine, plus distinctive design and
trim. The classic California Special also returns with unique design and
trim enhancements.
All 5.0-liter V8 2019 Mustangs with manual transmissions offer
rev-matching downshifts come to the six-speed Mustang GT, while EcoBoost®
gets an optional quad-tip fully active exhaust. All-new custom-tuned
1,000-watt B&O PLAY high-performance sound system and available Apple
CarPlay™ compatibility for Ford+Alexa and Waze via SYNC® 3 will satisfy
audiophiles.
Mustang Shelby GT350® ascends to a new level of greatness on the track and
off with custom-engineered Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, plus
recalibrated ABS and MagneRide™ suspension for dramatically improved
traction and lateral acceleration. Other highlights include new interior
appointments and optional factory-painted stripes. An available tech
package includes all-new custom-tuned, high-performance 12-speaker sound
from B&O PLAY, plus heated mirrors with Blind Spot Information System and
Cobra puddle lamps.
The Ford Mustang is now in its sixth generation. In addition to its sales
leadership, the Mustang page has more likes on Facebook than any other
vehicle nameplate.
Important Mustang Launches (by model year)
2019 Limited-edition Mustang Bullitt with 480 horsepower
2018 Updated style, new 5.0-liter V8 engine with 460 horsepower and
Performance Pack II
2015 All-new sixth generation Mustang, first with independent rear
suspension and Shelby GT350 / GT350R with flat-plane crank 5.2-liter V8
2012 First Boss 302 since 1971 returns with 444 horsepower V8
2011 All-new 412-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 Mustang GT debuts
2008 Iconic Bullitt Mustang returns
2007 California Special edition returns
2004 Dearborn Assembly Plant ends 40 years of Mustang production moves to
Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich.
2003 Mustang Mach 1 model returns with Ram-Air “Shaker” hood scoop
2001 Debut of Mustang Bullitt limited-edition salute to movie car
2000 SVT Mustang Cobra "R" race version returns
1993 Limited production SVT Mustang Cobra debuts
1984 Mustang SVO debuts
1982 Mustang GT returns after 12-year absence
1979 Euro-styled “Fox” platform Mustang debuts
1976 Cobra II joins the lineup
1974 Mustang II debuts amid gas crisis; no V8 engine offered until 1975
1970 Ram-Air “Shaker” hood offered
1969 High-performance Boss 302 and Boss 429 introduced
1968 Mustang 390 GT stars with Steve McQueen in “Bullitt”; 428 Cobra Jet
engine debuts
1965 Shelby GT350 introduced; Mustang 2+2 with full fastback roof debuts
* BULLITT and all related characters and elements© & TM Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc.
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