First to be dealt with was the engine, Ford used a 427Ci engine with dual 4 barrell carburetors and removed headlights for cold air induction. As far as transmissions go, 59 were 3 speed automatics and 41 were four speed manuals. This powertrain combonation along with the great weight savings ford incorparated had the cars running 11.6- 12 sec quarter miles
Factory fit modifications to save weight included a stripped interior with no radio or a/c, no carpeting, no rear window regulators, plexiglass windows, fiberglass fenders and hood, and fiberglass bumpers
^ note the removal of high beams in order to flow cold air directly to the engine
