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One obvious change to OTL's Ford Pinto would be moving the fuel tank ahead of the rear axle, between the frame rails.

Better styling for the first generation wouldn't hurt....

For a second generation, what about using the OTL Mustang II styling, but keeping the Pinto name? And fitting a higher-performance straight 4 or V6 (no small V8; leave that for the Mustang).

Then, in around 1980, fit the OTL Mustang (or Sierra) 2.3 turbo, coupled with the Ranger dual-plug head.

Could this have eventually replaced the Mustang?

Might it have influenced developments in the Vega (& Astre, & Skylark?)? Chevette (& T1000)? Fiero? Dodge Colt? Dodge Omni (& clones)?
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