Mustang. If there’s a name that has more enduring magic—magic that blends fun, performance, and style in one attainable, unmistakable package—we don’t know what it is. The Mustang was the progenitor of the pony car in the go-go ’60s, it persisted through the performance emasculations of the ’70s and ’80s, survived when its rivals perished, and in its latest renewal posted sales numbers strong enough to inspire renewed competitors from Chevrolet and Dodge. What higher tribute?
One of the last remaining live-axle passenger cars, the Mustang isn’t exactly high tech, the back seat isn’t that useful, there are quivers in the convertible’s chassis, and the performance of the pricey supercharged Shelby GT500 doesn’t seem to measure up to its 500-hp rating. On the other hand, the 300-hp, 4.6-liter V-8–powered Mustang GT coupe and convertible represent an excellent performance buy, and the 4.0-liter V-6 versions are exceptionally robust. More important, the Mustang defies comparisons. If you like the style of this all-American classic, there is simply no substitute.
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Engine/Displacement:
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Pushrod V8 6.162 L (376.0 cu in) w/ (Eaton)
TVS Supercharger & chargecooler.
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Horsepower:
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638 bhp (476 kW; 647 PS) at 6500 rpm
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Torque:
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604 lbf·ft (819 N·m) at 3800 rpm
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Bore:
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103.25 mm (4.065 in)
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Stroke:
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92.0 mm (3.62 in)
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Compression:
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9.1:1
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Supercharger maximum boost:
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10.5 psi (0.7 bar)
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Redline:
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6500 rpm
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Clutch:
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260 mm (10 in)
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Final Drive Ratio:
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3.42:1
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1st gear ratio:
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2.29
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1st gear top speed:
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91 km/h (57 mph)
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2nd gear top speed:
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150 km/h (93 mph)
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3rd gear top speed:
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230 km/h (140 mph)
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6th gear ratio:
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0.67
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Wheel size front:
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19 in (480 mm) diameter by 10 in (250 mm) width
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Wheel size rear:
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20 in (510 mm) diameter by 12 in (300 mm) width
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Tire size front:
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285/30R-19
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Tire size rear:
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335/25R-20
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Brakes front:
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Brembo 15.5 in (390 mm)
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Brakes rear:
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Brembo 15.0 in (380 mm)
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Front/rear balance:
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52/48
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Curb Weight:
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3,414 lb (1,549 kg)
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0-60 mph (97 km/h):
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3.1 seconds
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Top speed:
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205 mph (330 km/h)
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Quarter mile (~400 m) time:
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10.8 seconds
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Quarter mile speed:
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est. 134 mph (216 km/h)
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Production:
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2000 units per year (estimated)
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Price:
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US$111,525 to US$129,945
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Lateral acceleration:
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1.15 g (average)
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