# Why Did Ford Kill The V6 Mustang? - SlashGear

> Why Did Ford Kill The V6 Mustang? Six-cylinder Mustangs have perhaps unfairly been the butt of the joke in muscle car and pony car circles for a long time.

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- **Published:** 2026-10-12
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp
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