DEARBORN, Mich., Sept, 2004 - Ford Division announced that
the 2005 Ford Mustang - an all-new version of America's
best-selling sports car - will be priced at $19,410 for
the V-6 Coupe. The V-8 powered Ford Mustang GT will begin
at $24,995, making it the most affordable 300-horsepower
sports car in the industry.
Mustang has thrived for 40 years by staying true to the
basic formula established in 1964: great design and affordable
performance. The new 2005 Ford Mustang continues that tradition
with
an all-new platform and clean-sheet design that makes it
faster, safer, more agile and better looking than ever.
"Today, we're delivering on the promise that we made
to Mustang and sports car aficionados earlier this year,"
said Steve Lyons, Ford Division president. "We're delivering
real value with a well-equipped 2005 Mustang V-6 Coupe for
under $20,000 and the V-8 Mustang GT for under $25,000,
which is quite fitting for a car that is unparalleled in
so many ways."
The Mustang is part of the most aggressive rollout of new
cars, trucks and SUVs in Ford history. By this fall, Ford
Division dealers will field a showroom where more than 60
percent of the vehicles are all new or significantly freshened.
In addition to Mustang, new products include the Ford F-150
and F-Series Super Duty pickups, Freestyle, Five Hundred,
Focus, Escape, Escape Hybrid and Ford GT.
All of these designs are among the more than 65 new products
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury are introducing in North America
during the next five years. Next year, Ford will add the
Ford Mustang Convertible, which will be unveiled in January
at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show.
2005 Ford Mustang GT
The industry's most affordable 300-horsepower sports car
is the Ford Mustang GT Coupe model, which has a base MSRP
of $24,995. This includes the destination and delivery charge.
Taxes, title and license fees are not included. Major standard
equipment includes:
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300-horsepower, 4.6-liter
SOHC 3-valve V-8 engine
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Tremec 5-speed manual
transmission
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Four wheel power disc
brakes with four-channel anti-locking braking and all-speed
traction control
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Stainless steel dual
exhaust
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Front fog lamps in
grille, a rear spoiler and tilt steering wheel
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17-inch painted cast
aluminum wheels with Z-rated performance tires
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Air conditioning,
dual power mirrors and rear window defroster
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AM/FM stereo with
single CD player
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Ford Personal Safety
System™, with standard occupant classification sensing
to tailor the deployment of the front passenger air bag
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Power door locks with
remote keyless entry and power windows with driver and
passenger door one-touch up/down
The Mustang GT Coupe Premium model,
which adds a Shaker 500 audio system with six-disc CD player
and MP3 capability and Aberdeen leather-trimmed embossed
sport bucket seats, begins at $26,330.
Major options available on all Mustang
GT Coupe models include an interior upgrade package ($450),
interior color enhancement package ($175), 5-speed automatic
transmission ($995), side air bags ($370), 17-inch bright
machined aluminum wheels ($195), active anti-theft system
($255) and Shaker 1000 audio system ($1,295).
2005 Ford Mustang V-6 Coupe
The most attainable Mustang is the V-6 Coupe Deluxe model,
which has a base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)
of $19,410. This includes the destination and delivery charge.
Taxes, title and license fees are not included.
The Mustang V-6 Coupe Premium model
also starts under $20,000 and adds 16-inch bright machined
aluminum wheels with chrome spinner, Shaker 500 audio system
with six-disc CD changer and MP3 capability and six-way
power adjustable driver seat - all for $19,995.
Major options and appearance packages
available on all Mustang V-6 Coupe models include an exterior
sport appearance package ($295), interior upgrade package
($450), 5-speed automatic transmission ($995), anti-lock
brakes with all-speed traction control ($775), side air
bags ($370), leather seating surfaces ($695) and an active
anti-theft system ($255).
The 2005 Ford Mustang, which will
be manufactured at the Auto Alliance International assembly
plant in Flat Rock, Mich., will begin arriving in Ford showrooms
in October.
Souce: Ford Motor Company
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Ford Motor Company formally launches the 2005 Mustang
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Production Mustang in new "Lime" color rolls off
the line at the new AutoAlliance plant in Flat Rock, Michigan.
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As many 4.6L enthusiasts have learned
and performed, the factory installs the SOHC motor from underneath. |
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It doesn't take much to see the potential
in the new platform. We're looking forward to a flood of aftermarket
parts and aesthetics. |
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Rumor Mill
Preliminary dyno and
track testing be media sources are indicating the 5
speed automatic GT as putting down
267 rear wheel horsepower and 280 ft-lbs of torque.
The same media test vehicle ran 13.6@100mph on factory
radials and the stock 3.33:1 differential ratio. The
5-speed should near the 280 horsepower mark at the wheels
and with sticky tires and gears high 12 second ET's
would be easily attained. |
Specs at a Glance |
Base Pricing GT
$24,995 V-6 $19,410 |
Engine Details
GT
281 cu in / 4,606 cc
9.8:1 compression
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Variable camshaft timing
HP: 300@5,750 rpm
TQ: 320 lb-ft@4,500 rpm
V-6
245 cu in / 4,009 cc
9.7:1 compression
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
HP: 210@5,250 rpm
TQ: 240 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm |
Base curb
weight (manual/auto)
GT - 3,483 lbs / 3,518 lbs
V-6 -3,351 lbs / 3,387 lbs |
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The base GT wheel (left) resembles the existing,
and very popular, "Bullitt" wheel. We don't see many people
going for the optional GT wheel (right). |
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