1997 Ford Mustang GT specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $15,355
- 2dr Cpe GT
- $18,000
- 2dr Convertible
- $20,755
- 2dr Convertible GT
- $23,985
- 2dr Cpe Cobra
- $25,335
- 2dr Convertible Cobra
- $28,135
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Charcoal
Graphite
Saddle
Packages
$1,060
Starting MSRP
- air cond
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
$3,440
Starting MSRP
- air cond
- pwr windows
- pwr door locks
See more detail $3,440
Starting MSRP
- air cond
- pwr windows
- pwr door locks
- pwr decklid release
- speed control
- premium elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette
- pwr driver seat
- anti-lock braking system
- fog lamps
- GT sport seats
- leather-wrapped steering wheel
- rear spoiler
- dual illum visor mirrors
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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215 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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10.8 x 1.02 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.5 x 0.55 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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4.6L/281
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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215 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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285 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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14.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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101 in
Wheelbase
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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31 in
Liftover Height
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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38 in
Front Head Room
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182 in
Length, Overall
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83 ft³
Passenger Volume
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Height, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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36 in
Second Head Room
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Steering
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Quadra-Shock
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/55ZR16
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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T125/90R15
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P225/55ZR16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,227 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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