Ford and McLaren Engines' 1980 Mustang Project Details
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What happened
In 1980, McLaren Engines modified a Ford Mustang to create the M81, a wide-bodied, turbocharged model. The M81 featured a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and produced nearly 90 extra horsepower compared to the standard model. Although Ford and McLaren Engines aimed for 250 production units, they ultimately produced only 10 models.
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Why it matters
The project occurred during a period when emissions regulations and the Oil Crisis had ended the classic muscle car era for American manufacturers. Ford later used the basic premise of the M81 project to create a more successful vehicle.
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Who's involved
- FordCar brand involved in the M81 project and subsequent performance vehicle reinvention
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The entities involved
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Ford
car brand owned by Ford Motor Company
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Livonia
city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States
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