Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.
Engines | 4.0-liter 60-degree V-6 | 4.6-liter 90-degree V-8 | |
Configuration | Iron block and aluminum head | Aluminum block and head | |
Intake manifold | Composite shell-welded with internal runner pack | Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves | |
Exhaust manifold | Cast iron | Cast iron | |
Redline | 6,100 rpm | 6,250 rpm | |
Throttle body | 65-mm single-bore electronic | 55-mm dual-bore electronic | |
Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing | |
Valve diameter | Intake | 46.0 mm | 33.8 mm |
Exhaust | 39.0mm | 37.5 mm | |
Pistons | Cast aluminum | Hypereutectic aluminum | |
Connecting rods | Forged steel | Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins | |
Ignition | Distributorless with coil pack | Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs | |
Bore x stroke | 3.95 x 3.32/100.4 x 84.4 mm | 3.55 x 3.54/90.2 x 90.0 mm | |
Displacement | 245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc | 281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc | |
Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 | |
Engine control system | PCM | PCM | |
Horsepower | 210 @ 5,300 rpm | 300 @ 5,750 rpm | |
Horsepower per liter | 53 | 65 | |
Torque | 240 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm | 320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm | |
Recommended fuel | 87 octane | 87 octane | |
Fuel capacity | 16 gallons | 16 gallons | |
Fuel injection | Electronic returnless sequential | Electronic returnless sequential | |
Oil capacity | 5 quarts with filter | 6 quarts with filter | |
Coolant capacity | 12.5 quarts | 14.2 quarts |
Powertrain and Chassis | Mustang V-6 | Mustang GT | ||
Layout | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | ||
Transmission: Gear ratios (:1): | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual (Tremec 3650) | 5-speed automatic |
Availablility | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional |
1st | 3.75 | 3.22 | 3.38 | 3.22 |
2nd | 2.19 | 2.29 | 2.00 | 2.29 |
3rd | 1.41 | 1.54 | 1.32 | 1.54 |
4th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
5th | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.71 |
Final Drive | 3.31 | 3.31 | 3.55 | 3.31 |
Suspension | Mustang V-6 | Mustang GT |
Front | Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 28.6-mm tubular stabilizer bar | Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar |
Rear | 3-link solid axle with coil springs and Panhard rod | 3-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod and 20-mm solid stabilizer bar |
Steering | Mustang V-6 | Mustang GT |
Type | Rack and pinion with power assist | Low-friction rack and pinion with power assist |
Ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb | 33.4 ft. | 37.7 ft. |
Brakes | Mustang V-6 | Mustang GT |
Type | Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional 4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional 4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
Front | 293 (11.5 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers | 316 (12.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers |
Swept area | 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers | 300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers |
Wheels and Tires | Mustang V-6 | Mustang GT |
Standard | P215/65R16 A/S 16 x 7.0-inch wheels | P235/55ZR17 Performance A/S 17 x 8.0-inch wheels |
Optional | 17-inch wheel 18-inch premium aluminum | P235/50ZR18 18-inch polished aluminum wheels or 18-inch premium aluminum |
Exterior Dimensions (inches unless otherwise noted) | Coupe | Convertible | |
Wheelbase | 107.1 | 107.1 | |
Overall length | 187.6 | 188.0 | |
Overall width | 73.9 | 73.9 | |
Overall height | 55.4 | 55.7 | |
Track width | Front | 62.4 | 61.9 |
Rear | 63.0 | 62.5 |
Interior Dimensions (inches unless otherwise noted) | Coupe | Convertible | |
Seating capacity | 4 | 4 | |
Headroom | Front | 38.6 | 38.8 |
Rear | 34.7 | 36.3 | |
Legroom | Front | 42.7 | 30.3 |
Rear | 42.7 | 30.3 | |
Shoulder room | Front | 55.4 | 55.4 |
Rear | 53.4 | 45.0 | |
Hip room | Front | 53.6 | 53.6 |
Rear | 46.8 | 45.2 |
Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) | Mustang V-6 | Mustang GT | |
Total passenger volume (cu. ft.) | 84.7 | 81.6 | |
Cargo volume (cu. ft.) | 13.1 | 9.7 | |
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped) | 1,000 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. | |
Base Curb Weight (lbs.) | Manual transmission | 3,352 | 3,356 |
Automatic transmission | 3,345 | 3,540 | |
Weight distribution (f/r) | 55/45 | 54/46 | |
Power-to-weight ratio | 19.4 lbs. per hp | 15.2 lbs. per hp | |
5-speed Automatic | 5-speed Manual | ||
Fuel Economy (city / highway) | 4.0-liter V-6 | 16 / 24 | 17/26 |
4.6-liter V-8 | 15 / 22 | 15/23 |
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