THe new 2005 Ford Mustang

[TheScientist]

Do you like its nostalgic styling? Do you think it's a pure mix of the classic Mustang from the '60s and present day texture?

Specs, Compliments of Car&Driver Mag:
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 in
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

[Tony H]

There are certain details I wish they had done in a different way, but she is the most beautiful car to wear the name since the 60s in my opinion.

[justacruiser]

Originally Posted by Tony H

There are certain details I wish they had done in a different way, but she is the most beautiful car to wear the name since the 60s in my opinion.

Ditto, the rest of them were chunky and un-stylish by comparison.

[stang_racer20]

I really didn't like the original desigen back in 2003. But the final product is just a work of art. Put me on the list to buy one!

[SIKCRX]

i only like it in black.

[flex339]

I guess I would have to keep it if someone gave me it.

[nvrenough]

It's ugly. No more. No less.

[Zwrangler]

the new mustang is an absolute stunner. and this is coming from a camaro guy I loves the new stang and I hope to own one of those beauties one day. I mean whats not to love? muscly old school classic looks combined with new, a beefier 300hp engine (long overdue) and just plain sexy muscle. I love it

[Zwrangler]

its quite affordable too for all the options you get.

[StangNut86]

Originally Posted by Zwrangler

the new mustang is an absolute stunner. and this is coming from a camaro guy I loves the new stang and I hope to own one of those beauties one day. I mean whats not to love? muscly old school classic looks combined with new, a beefier 300hp engine (long overdue) and just plain sexy muscle. I love it

yay! a convert! =P

i love that car, i wish i could drive one. too bad i'm a poor college student who can barely afford to feed himself. oh well, at least my notch runs now.

[DeViL]

Personally I wish the front was a little more aggressive looking.

[noswell]

iam new here!!! answer me

[noswell]

guys r u there

[Teak]

Originally Posted by DeViL

Personally I wish the front was a little more aggressive looking.

Amen. The front-end does not look sporty at all. The design is definitely growing on me though.

[daveshapellSVT]

I hate the looks and retro design, as you can tell from the picture below, but the engine is deffinatly a step in the right direction with variable intake and exhaust timing... i can't wait to take that baby for a test drive when it comes out just to see what vtec is like from a torquey v8 opossed to week weed wackers