1997 Ford Mustang Specifications

2-Door Convertible
MSRP based on 2-Door Convertible
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.8L
EPA Class Subcompact
Style Name 2dr Convertible
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3216
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 35.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.6
Second Hip Room (in) 41.1
Front Head Room (in) 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 30.3
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) 52.3
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 41.2
Passenger Volume (ft³) 76.1
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) 3.6
Track Width, Front (in) 60.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.8
Liftover Height (in) 30.3
Wheelbase (in) 101.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.7
Height, Overall (in) 53.4
Length, Overall (in) 181.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 7.7

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 30

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 4000
Displacement 3.8L/232
Engine Order Code 994
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 215 @ 2750
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.93
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.15
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Clutch Size (in) 11.02
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.35
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.73
Trans Order Code 445
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.02
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.5 x 0.55
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.38
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code T32
Spare Tire Size T125/90R15
Front Tire Size P205/65R15
Rear Tire Order Code T32
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.06
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.83
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 30
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Four-bar link

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
3-point active restraint safety belts
Dual note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Note perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.
Corrosion Years 5
Emissions Note 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 Note Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery.
Warranty Note New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 12.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
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