Ford Mustang
Engines for the 1974 models included the venerable 2.3 L I-4 from the Pinto and the 2.8 L Cologne V6 from the Mercury Capri. The 1975 model year reintroduced Windsor V8 that was only available with the C-4 automatic transmission, power brakes, and power steering. This continued through production end in 1978. Other transmissions were the RAD 4-speed with unique gearing for all three engines, and the C-3 automatic behind the 2.3 L and 2.8 L. The 5.0 L designation was not applied until the 1978 King Cobra model. All 302 equipped Mustang II's, except the King Cobra received an updated version of the classic Ford "V8" emblem on each front fender.
Mitsubishi GTO
The GTO, 3000GT and Stealth were noted for their transverse 3-liter, 24-valve V6 engines (naturally aspirated or with twin-turbochargers), active aerodynamics (automatically adjusting front and rear spoilers), four-wheel-steering, full-time all-wheel-drive and adaptive suspension. Mitsubishi also marketed a retractable hardtop variant, engineered and converted from coupé models in California by ASC and marketed as the "GTO Spyder" or "VR4 Spyder" for MY 1995–1996. – the first fully automated retractable hardtop since the 1959 Ford Skyliner.