When Ford started moving past the disastrous Mustang II, the next step was the Fox-body generation. New emissions regulations hampered the new Mustang, though. As a result, Ford needed to generate some interest in the idea of the Mustang being powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine. In 1980, Ford partnered with McLaren to create a prototype showing off a hand-built McLaren engine and the breadth of Ford's aftermarket and motorsport parts. The concept became a reality, with 249 slated to be built. Ford had few takers, however, and ultimately only ten were built. Seven of those were brightly colored in an unfortunately named paint called Bittersweet Orange.
It was too expensive for the market, but one hell of a car. The engine was of its time in making 175 hp. Still, the list of standard equipment beyond the body kit included Recaro seats, a Racemark steering wheel, Stewart-Warner instrument gauge, Koni suspension, upgraded brakes, Firestone HPR tires, and a bolt-in roll bar.
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