Ford Mustang 1996

The 5.0 liter V8 that had been a Mustang trademark for over 20 years was finally discontinued (although it would still live on in the Ford Explorer SUV).

In its place was a much more modern 4.6 liter V8 rated at the same 225 bhp. The 3.8 liter V6 was a carryover from the year before.

The Mustang Cobra received a heavily massaged and completely modern 4.6 V8 that was rated at a stout 305 bhp.

Cobra's also received Ford's "Mystic" paint which looked black in dim light, but changed to different colors in the sun.