The Mustang automotive product saw its initial launch from Ford on April 17, 1964 before the company developed successive model versions that featured advancing engine power and transmission capabilities. The first Mustang revealing in 1964 had its foundation within the Ford Falcon while providing a 260 cubic inch V8 engine to generate 164 horsepower. A subsequent V8 engine addition named 289 V8 elevated the HP rating to 271 horsepower. When the Ford Mustang reached the market in the 1980s the manufacturer offered better performance and efficiency through the addition of the 5.0-liter V8 engine. When the 1994 Mustang debuted within the fourth-gen product line it came stock with either the 5.0L V8 or the 3.8L V6. Ford unveiled the new 4.6L V8 powertrain in 1996 when they also added the choice of five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission systems. The 2005 Mustang fifth generation incorporated the D2C platform and the Mustang GT received its 4.6L V8 engine which produced 300 horsepower and utilized six-speed manual transmissions for better handling performance. As the sixth generation Mustang arrived in 2013 it introduced two new engines that brought combined performance and efficiency through its EcoBoost 2.3-liter turbocharged engine and the powerful V8 5.0-liter engine with its upgraded output capabilities. Since their first production the Ford Mustang continues to uphold quality standards through parts made by Ford that satisfy precise performance requirements for reliable and secure driving experiences.