2005
FORD MUSTANG
 

Vehicle type:

front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

Estimated base price: $18,000

Major standard accessories:

power windows and locks; remote locking; A/C; cruise control; tilting steering wheel; rear defroster
 

Base sound system:

Ford AM/FM radio/CD player, 4 speakers
 

BASE ENGINE

- Type  V-6, iron block and
  aluminum heads
- Bore x stroke 3.95 x 3.32 in,
  100.4 x 84.4mm
- Displacement 245 cu in, 4009cc
- Compression ratio 9.7:1
- Fuel-delivery system port injection
- Valve gear chain-driven single
   overhead cams, 2 valves per
   cylinder, hydraulic lifters
- Power (SAE net) 202 bhp
  @ 5250 rpm
- Torque (SAE net) 235 lb-ft
  @ 3500 rpm
- Redline 5750 rpm
 

OPTIONAL ENGINE

- Type  V-8, aluminum block and heads
- Bore x stroke 3.55 x 3.54 in,
  90.2 x 90.0mm
- Displacement 281 cu in, 4601cc
- Compression ratio 9.8:1
- Fuel-delivery system port injection
  Valve gear chain-driven single overhead
  cams, 3 valves per cylinder, hydraulic
  lifters, variable intake- and exhaust-
  valve timing
- Power (SAE net) 300 bhp
  @ 6000 rpm
- Torque (SAE net) 315 lb-ft
  @ 4500 rpm
- Redline 6000 rpm
 

DRIVETRAIN

- Transmissions 5-speed manual,
  5-speed automatic
- Final-drive ratio 3.31:1
 

DIMENSIONS

- Wheelbase 107.1 in
- Track, front/rear 62.3–62.8/62.5–63.0
- Length/width/height 187.6/72.1/54.5 in
- Ground clearance 5.7–5.8 in
- Curb weight 3300–3500 lb
  Weight distribution, F/R 53.0/47.0%
  Curb weight per horsepower 
  11.7–16.3 lb
- Fuel capacity 16.0 gal
 

CHASSIS/BODY

- Type unit construction
  Body material welded steel stampings
 

INTERIOR

SAE volume, front seat 53 cu ft
 rear seat 33 cu ft
 luggage 12 cu ft

Front-seat adjustments fore-and-aft, seatback angle, height (optional); driver only: lumbar support

Restraint systems, front manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger front and side airbags  rear manual 3-point belts
 

SUSPENSION

Front ind, strut located by a control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear rigid axle located by 3 trailing links and a Panhard rod, coil springs, anti-roll bar
 

STEERING

Type rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist

Steering ratio 15.8:1

Turns lock-to-lock 2.8–3.1
Turning circle curb-to-curb 34.4–34.7 ft
 

BRAKES

Type hydraulic with vacuum power assist and anti-lock control

Front 11.5–12.4 x 1.2-in vented disc
Rear 11.8 x 0.7-in vented disc
 

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheel size base, 7.0 x 16 in; GT, 8.0 x 17; opt GT, 9.0 x 18 in

Wheel type cast aluminum

Tires  base, BFGoodrich Traction T/A, P215/65TR-16; GT, Pirelli, P235/55WR-17; opt GT, BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW2, P255/45ZR-18
 

C/D-ESTIMATED PERFORMANCE

Zero to 60 mph 5.3–7.5 sec
Standing 1/4-mile 14.1–15.5 sec
Top speed (governor limited) 118–150 mph
 

ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY

EPA city driving 18–20 mpg
EPA highway driving 24–29 mpg