Ford Mustang SVO
The third generation Mustang appeared in 1979, bringing much-needed modernization of the Mustang range. The late ’70s and early ’80s weren’t excellent times for performance cars and Ford engineers struggled to deliver powerful models until the appearance of the SVO model (via Ford Performance).
However, the biggest news was the introduction of the turbo engine, a very modern device for the time. Ford’s SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) department introduced a special Mustang SVO for 1984, which featured a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 175 hp. It was quite the power output for a small engine. As a light car, the ’84 Mustang SVO was pretty hot. The package included four-wheel disc brakes, stiffer suspension, and sharper steering, transforming the little Mustang into a capable sports car. For 1985, the SVO upped the power to a pretty impressive 205 hp, which turned the eyes of the motoring public to third-generation Mustangs.