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It produces a power output of 210 hp (157 kW) at 5,300 rpm and 240 lb⋅ft (325 N⋅m) of torque at 3,500 rpm and was mated to a standard Tremec T-5 5-speed manual transmission with Ford's 5R55S 5-speed automatic transmission available as an option. The 2005–2009 base Mustang was powered by Ford's cast-iron block 4.0 L Cologne SOHC V6 engine, replacing the 3.8 L Essex OHV V6 used in 2004 and older models. market launch and customer deliveries began at the end of October 2004, with production ending in late 2008 for the 2009 model. Production start-up for the 2005 Mustang was on September 7, 2004, with the first 2005 model rolling off the Flat Rock assembly line on September 27, 2004. Images showing the design and interior of the S-197 Mustang (2004–2008) The design aesthetic of J Mays, Ford's Senior Vice President of Design, has been described as " retro-futurism." Initial release Mustang Developed under the direction of Chief Engineer Hau Thai-Tang and with exterior design done by Sid Ramnarace, the fifth generation Mustang drew inspiration from the first-generation 1964–1970 Mustang. īoth vehicles were eventually sold at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction for $175,000 (~$218,004 in 2021) each (before buyer premium).Īt the following year's North American International Auto Show, Ford introduced a redesigned Mustang previewed by the 2003 concept vehicle that was codenamed "S-197".

Īppearing with other concept vehicles at the show such as the Cadillac Sixteen, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and Dodge Tomahawk, AutoWeek called the Mustang concept the "most significant vehicle in show".

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The Tungsten Silver Ford Mustang GT coupe concept included a glass roof and functional hood scoops, as well as a red and charcoal leather interior accented by billet-aluminum hardware and a supercharged MOD 4.6 L engine rated at 400 hp (298 kW 406 PS). The Redline Red Metallic Ford Mustang GT convertible concept included a "showbar" with a rim of billet-aluminum trim, 20-inch wheels, 13.8-in cross-drilled Brembo brakes, red and charcoal leather upholstery with perforated surfaces on the seat backs, billet-aluminum shifter for the 5-speed automatic transmission, as well as 4-point racing-style seatbelts and instrument gauges.

Pre-production concepts 2003 Ford Mustang GT Concept, 2003 Mustang Convertible Concept The fifth-generation Mustang convertible concept, which resembles the later Shelby GT500ĭeveloped between February and November 2002, two pre-production concept cars, a convertible and coupe model, were presented by Ford at the 2003 North American International Auto Show on January 5, 2003. There have been several variants of the fifth-generation Ford Mustang that include the Mustang GT/California Special, Shelby Mustang, Bullitt Mustang, and Boss 302 Mustang. From the second half of 1999, design work commenced under Ford design chief, J Mays, and concluded in July 2002 with the design freeze.

Development on the S-197 program began in 1999 under chief engineer Hau Thai-Tang, shortly after the 1998 launch of "New Edge" SN-95 facelift. Originally designed by Sid Ramnarace through late 2001 and finalized in mid-2002, the fifth-generation Mustang's design was previewed by two pre production concept cars that debuted at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. The fifth-generation Ford Mustang (S197) is a pony car that was manufactured by American automobile manufacturer Ford from 2004 until 2014, at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan.
