1966 Ford Mustang Converted into a Tesla with Working 'Full Self-Driving'
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- #EV technology
- #Tesla conversion
- A Tesla auto parts shop owner in Sacramento converted a 1966 Ford Mustang into a Tesla-powered EV over two years with a $40,000 budget.
- The conversion includes a Model 3 dual-motor drivetrain, 15-inch touchscreen, and working Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, likely making it the first non-Tesla vehicle to run FSD.
- The team retrofitted Tesla's camera array and hardware, achieving 258 Wh/mi efficiency similar to a Model 3, despite the Mustang's less aerodynamic design.
- The project demonstrates the portability of Tesla's technology and highlights the growing EV conversion market, valued at $5.9 billion in 2024.
- It underscores challenges in licensing FSD to other automakers, as this DIY build shows FSD can work on non-Tesla vehicles with different camera placements.