11 Most Interesting Turbocharged Cars

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8. Ford Mustang Turbo (1979)

In 1979 Ford did something unique with the Mustang brand, they released the Ford Mustang Turbo. The vehicle featured a turbo Four which was based on a 2.3 liter overhead cam V4 which used a two-barrel Holley carburetor to produce 140 horsepower. At the time, this was the same horsepower rating as Ford’s 5.0 liter, V-8 engine, so the turbo became pretty popular with those who were looking to save some money on gas during the Oil Crisis. The Mustang Turbo had a number of issues with reliability and lag time, so it was taken off of the market in 1981 for two years for the company to redesign the engine. The 1983 model saw the adoption of electronic fuel injection with the drivability being significantly improved.