Brand New Look

• The Mustang became wider, longer, and lower looking while retaining its original 108-inch wheelbase. A larger, more aggressive looking grill, new concave taillight panel with three-barred taillights, sloped hood with a full-length ridge and scoops on the rear quarter panel gave the car a muscular look.
  
  1967 was the first year Ford offered the muscle car in a true, full-length fastback.
  
  

Engine and Transmission

• 1967 Mustang buyers could fill the car's larger engine bay with the "Thunderbird Special," a 390 cubic inch Holley four-barrel V-8, to compete with the big-block engines available in GM's and Plymouth's new muscle cars. Rated at 320 horses, the Special had a cast- iron manifold and intake with dual exhaust. Three other V-8s were available, all 289s, rated from 200 to 271 horsepower (hp), as well as a 200 cubic-inch six-cylinder with just 120 hp. Buyers could choose from 13 engine transmission combinations. The 320 hp engine required a special heavy-duty three-speed manual.
  
  

Interior Changes

• The Mustang's interior was made over as well, most notably the dash. Gone were the galloping pony inserts and Rally-Pac clock and tach. The three-spoked, color-keyed steering wheel had an odd safety-padded center. Padded bucket seats gave the sports coupe a comfortable ride.