"pony car" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pony cars [plural]
Etymology: From the segment-defining introduction of the Ford Mustang muscle car, whose front grille badge featured a mustang (a type of horse). Head templates: {{en-noun}} pony car (plural pony cars)
  1. (US, automotive) An affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image. Wikipedia link: Ford Mustang, pony car Tags: US Categories (topical): Automotive Coordinate_terms: muscle car, sportscar, supercar
    Sense id: en-pony_car-en-noun-XcokEGYE Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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