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1997 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible GT

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Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible GT
Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible GT
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$23,985
Base Invoice:
$21,787
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
4.6L/281 Gas V8
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Convertible GT
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/26

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Subcompact
Engine
Engine Order Code : 99X
Engine Type : Gas V8
Displacement : 4.6L/281
Fuel System : EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 215 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 285 @ 3500
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : 44U
Trans Type : 4
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.56
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.32
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.08
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 24
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 130
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 14.8
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3394
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) :
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) :
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear : Quadra-Shock
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 30
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.18
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.94
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.8 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.5 x 0.55
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : 64Y
Rear Tire Order Code : 64Y
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P245/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size : P245/45ZR17
Spare Tire Size : T125/90R15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type : Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.38
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 38.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 101.3
Length, Overall (in) : 181.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 71.8
Height, Overall (in) : 53.4
Tread Width, Front (in) : 60.0
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 3.4
Liftover Height (in) : 30.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 7.7
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 4
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 76.1
Front Head Room (in) : 38.1
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.6
Front Hip Room (in) : 52.3
Second Head Room (in) : 35.7
Second Leg Room (in) : 30.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 41.2
Second Hip Room (in) : 41.1
Summary
Vehicle Name : Mustang
Body Style : 2 Door Convertible GT

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 17/hwy 26 (4.6L engine/5-speed manual trans)
City 17/hwy 24 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Clearcoat paint
Pwr retractable convertible top w/semi-hard boot
Composite hood w/flow through scoops
Single-wing rear spoiler
Color-keyed rocker moldings
Aerodynamic halogen headlamps
Fog lamps
Wrap-around taillamps
Dual electric remote-control mirrors w/RH convex
Tinted glass
Interval windshield wipers
Front/rear body-color fascias w/Mustang GT nomenclature
Mustang GT fender badge
INTERIOR
Cloth GT sport bucket seats
Console-inc: armrest, integral storage bin, cup holder, compact disc/cassette storage bin
Deluxe carpet
Driver-side footrest
Tilt steering wheel w/center horn
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
150 MPH speedometer
Tachometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, temp/fuel/oil pressure gauges
Stalk-mounted controls-inc: turn signals, wipers/washer, high-beam headlamps, flash-to-pass
Pwr side windows w/driver-side express down
Pwr door locks
Pwr decklid release
Passive anti-theft system
Heater/defroster/ventilation-inc: (4) instrument panel registers w/positive shut-off
Side window demisters
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio-inc: seek, (4) speakers, 24 watts pwr {Upgraded by base PEP}
Stand alone digital quartz clock
Locking glove box
Front ashtray
Cigarette lighter
Auxiliary pwr point
Full wrapover monochromatic trim-inc: soft flow-through door trim panels w/full-length armrests & cloth/vinyl inserts
Color-keyed cloth headliner/sun visors
Dual illuminated visor mirrors w/covers
Light group-inc: cargo compartment lights, headlamps-on alert chime, dome lamps integral w/mirror, front door courtesy switches
Luggage area carpet & trim
MECHANICAL
4.6L SOHC EFI 16-valve V8 engine
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
2.73 axle ratio
Traction-Lok axle
Rear wheel drive
Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)
HD 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
HD 130-amp alternator
Electrodrive cooling fan
Modified MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bars
GT suspension pkg-inc: Quadra-Shock rear suspension w/strut tower brace, variable-rate coil springs
Gas-pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers
Unique GT strut/shock absorber calibrations
P225/55ZR16 all-season SBR BSW tires
16" x 7.5" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels w/locking lug nuts
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Tunnel-mounted parking brake
15.4 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap
Stainless steel dual exhaust system
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
3-point active restraint safety belts
Dual note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
249A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
GROUP 2 -inc: speed control, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette $510
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING $895
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM $570
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM -inc: perimeter protection system (REQ: 143 Keyless Entry) $145
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *req in New York state* $190
FRONT FLOOR MATS $30
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER $20
REMOTE KEYLESS/ILLUMINATED ENTRY $270
4-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT $210
ELECTRONIC AM STEREO/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE, MACH 460 SOUND SYSTEM -inc:230 watts pwr, 60 watt amplifier, (2) 85 watt subwoofer amplifiers,(4) 5.5" x 7.5 subwoofer speakers, (4) 2.5" midrange tweeters, scan function, auto seek & station set, soft touch tape controls, auto DNR, CD changer compatibility, auto chromium oxide for tape, cassette scan $395
COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: instrument panel mounting $295
PRICED DORA STANDARAD
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS $170
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ:Standard or 428 Emissions) STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies (REQ: 423 Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) STANDARAD
Engine
4.6L SOHC EFI 16-VALVE V8 ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
Transmission
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD $815
Axle Ratio
2.73 AXLE RATIO (STD) (REQ: 445 Trans) STANDARAD
3.08 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 44U Trans) STANDARAD
3.27 AXLE RATIO $200
Tires
P225/55ZR16 ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P245/45ZR17 PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES -inc: polished 17" cast aluminum wheels $500
P.E.P.
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: air cond, speed control, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, pwr driver seat, anti-lock braking system *GROSS* $2,185
Seat Type
CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS (STD) STANDARAD
LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: pwr lumbar support $500
Paint Type
SOLID PAINT (STD) STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -
3 Years/36,000 Miles
all components except tires, wear items, maintenance.
Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles
perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.

Emissions:
Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles

Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts.

Roadside Assistance:
Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery.
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * * Passenger: * * * * *

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags.