Few vehicles in automotive history hold the legendary status of the 1967 Mustang GT Fastback. Revered by purists and modern enthusiasts alike, it embodies the perfect blend of iconic design and raw performance features. While the original captured hearts with its aggressive styling and potent power, today, companies like Revology Cars reimagine this icon by infusing it with contemporary engineering while preserving its classic soul. This article explores the top performance features that made and continue to make the 1967 Mustang GT Fastback a benchmark of American muscle.
Evolution of Performance: A Turning Point in Mustang History
A Competitive Response to Muscle Car Rivals
The 1967 model year marked a pivotal moment for Ford’s Mustang. As rival muscle cars, such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, gained traction, Ford responded with the most performance-focused Mustang to date. The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback emerged as both a visual standout and a mechanical powerhouse, built to lead the performance arms race of the late 1960s.
Purpose-Built Power: The Engine Options That Defined an Era
Iconic V8 Engines of the 1967 GT
At the heart of the 1967 Mustang GT Fastback were two potent V8 engines. The standard GT power plant, a 289-cubic-inch V8, delivered 225 horsepower, offering a spirited balance of power and drivability. For those seeking greater performance, the “S-Code” 390-cubic-inch V8 produced 320 horsepower, providing robust torque and acceleration that rivaled the era’s top muscle cars. This engine solidified the Fastback GT’s reputation as a true performance vehicle.
Revology’s Modern Engine Innovations
Revology Cars enhances this legacy with modern powertrains, such as the naturally aspirated Ford Coyote 5.0L V8, which delivers up to 460 horsepower, and the Roush supercharged engine, exceeding 710 horsepower. These engines meet contemporary emissions and efficiency standards while preserving the classic Mustang GT Fastback’s thrilling performance, blending heritage with cutting-edge capability.
Transmission Choices: Classic Feel, Modern Control
Original Transmission Options
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback offered two transmission options to suit different drivers. A 4-speed manual provided engaging, hands-on control, while a 3-speed automatic (GTA) delivered convenience without significantly compromising performance features.
Revology’s Advanced Gearboxes
Revology Cars redefines this experience with modern transmissions. Options include a Tremec 6-speed manual, offering precise shifts and tactile feedback, and a 10-speed automatic that adapts to driving conditions for seamless performance. These gearboxes enhance acceleration and fuel efficiency, elevating the Mustang GT Fastback’s driving dynamics.
Performance-Driven Suspension Engineering
Enhanced Handling in 1967
In 1967, Ford improved the Mustang GT Fastback’s suspension with stiffer springs and a thicker front sway bar, reducing body roll and sharpening cornering compared to standard Mustang models. This setup provided a firmer ride and better handling.
Revology’s Suspension Upgrades
Revology Cars elevates this foundation with a front double-wishbone suspension and a rear three-link setup with a Panhard rod. These upgrades enhance road-holding and ride comfort, allowing the modern 1967 Mustang GT Fastback to carve through corners or cruise highways with the precision of a contemporary sports car.
Braking with Confidence: Then and Now
Upgraded Brakes in 1967
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback featured front power disc brakes as part of its GT package, significantly improving stopping power compared to the era’s common drum brakes.
Revology’s Modern Braking Systems
Revology Cars advances this capability with a four-wheel disc brake system, including performance calipers and ventilated rotors. These features ensure consistent stopping power and modern safety, inspiring confidence in every driving scenario for the Mustang GT Fastback.
Responsive Steering: From Heritage to Modern Precision
Steering Limitations in 1967
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback used a recirculating ball steering system, which, despite improvements over earlier Mustangs, lacked the precision of modern sports cars.
Revology’s Steering Enhancements
Revology Cars transforms this experience with a rack-and-pinion power steering system. This upgrade delivers sharper turn-in, direct feedback, and precise control, making the modern Mustang GT Fastback more responsive than its vintage counterparts.
Exhaust Note of a Champion
Iconic Sound of the 1967 GT
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback’s dual exhaust system, with chrome tips, produced a throaty growl that defined its performance character, making every drive an auditory experience.
Revology’s Tuned Exhaust
Revology Cars enhances this signature with a stainless steel performance exhaust system. Tuned for a deep growl at low RPMs and a powerful roar at full throttle, it minimizes drone during cruising, preserving the Mustang GT Fastback’s soul with modern refinement.
Aerodynamic Enhancements and GT Styling Cues
Functional Styling in 1967
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback’s aggressive styling served a purpose. Dual hood scoops fed cooler air to the engine, while the recessed grille, GT badging, and integrated fog lamps created a menacing road presence.
Chassis Strength and Road Presence
Improved Stability in 1967
In 1967, Ford enhanced the Mustang GT Fastback with a wider track and a more rigid frame, improving stability and giving the car a commanding road presence.
Revology’s Reinforced Chassis
Revology Cars strengthens this foundation with structural bracing and aluminum components, increasing torsional rigidity while minimizing weight. Revology Cars assembles its Mustang body structures with new parts, using production fixtures designed in CAD for superior dimensional control and modern automated welding equipment for consistent weld integrity. In addition, we apply modern structural adhesives to all structural weld flanges during assembly then bake the body at 350°F to cure the adhesives, stiffening the body from 40-60%. Structural adhesives not only increase stiffness, which eliminates the squeaks and rattles common in a 60-year old automobile body, they also improve corrosion resistance, long-term durability, and contribute to improved crash performance. Until now, this technology was only available on new vehicles from major OEMs, such as BMW, Ford, and Honda. Revology is the first and presently the only company in this segment to adopt this advanced technology. This results in superior handling and durability for the modern Mustang GT Fastback.
Interior Ergonomics and Driver Engagement
Driver-Focused Cabin in 1967
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback’s interior blended performance and style. Sport bucket seats supported drivers during aggressive cornering, and a five-dial instrument cluster provided clear, motorsport-inspired readouts.
Revology’s Modernized Interior
Revology Cars elevates this experience with handcrafted leather interiors, digital instrumentation that replicates the classic five-dial layout, and modern amenities like navigation, Bluetooth, and climate control. The result is a driver’s cockpit that honors the Mustang GT Fastback’s heritage while embracing 21st-century comfort.
Handling and Ride Quality
Firm but Capable in 1967
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback’s firm suspension sharpened handling but often sacrificed comfort, requiring drivers to prioritize control over a smooth ride.
Revology’s Balanced Dynamics
Revology Cars eliminates this compromise with advanced suspension geometry, delivering both agile handling and a comfortable ride. Whether navigating tight curves or cruising, the modern Mustang GT Fastback performs with composure and finesse.
Sound and Insulation Technology
Raw Acoustics in 1967
In 1967, the Mustang GT Fastback’s unfiltered roar defined its character, but road and wind noise often intruded on cabin comfort.
Revology’s Refined Cabin
Revology Cars refines this experience with advanced insulation and acoustic engineering. These reduce road and wind noise while preserving the Mustang GT Fastback’s iconic exhaust note, creating a premium yet visceral driving environment.
Limited-Slip Advantage
Traction Control in 1967
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback offered an optional Traction-Lok limited-slip differential, improving grip during aggressive driving.
Revology’s Enhanced Grip
Revology Cars equips its Mustang GT Fastback with a modern limited-slip differential, optimizing traction and stability under high torque. This ensures smooth, controlled power delivery during launches or corner exits.
Legacy Performance Meets Modern Innovation
Preserving the Fastback’s Essence
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback’s timeless design and thrilling performance features are preserved in Revology Cars’ modern interpretation. Advanced technology overcomes the original’s limitations, delivering superior power, safety, and comfort while retaining the classic Mustang GT Fastback’s spirit.
A Muscle Car That Still Sets the Pace
An Enduring Legend
The 1967 Mustang GT Fastback remains a benchmark of American performance features, its legacy growing stronger with time. Revology Cars ensures this icon thrives in the modern era, combining heart-pounding power, refined dynamics, and timeless design. The Mustang GT Fastback continues to lead, proving that true performance never fades.