TT_GT
10-30-2007, 06:17 AM
History of Mustang Performance
S197
2005-
The Mustang moves to a new platform, the S197, a modified version of the DEW98 rear-drive platform with independent suspension that's shared with the new T-Bird and the Lincoln LS. The base six cylinder and the GT will get a live axle (and a panhard bar).
The base engine is Ford's 4.0L SOHC V6 producing 210 HP. The GT will get a three-valve SOHC 4.6L with 300HP (still running on 87 octane) with the same five-speed manual as before. Special limited-availability Shelby GT500 and GT models appear for 2007.
Related Events 2005 After hurricane Katrina gas prices hit $4/gallon in some areas.
Power ratings of the 2005-up
Year Displacement Valve train HP Torque
2005-2007 4.0 SOHC 210 @ 5250 240 @ 3500
2005-2007 4.6 SOHC 300 @ 5750 320 @ 4500
2007 5.4 DOHC 500 @ 6000 480 @ 4500
2007 4.6 SOHC 325 @ 6000 330 @ 4500
S197
2005-
The Mustang moves to a new platform, the S197, a modified version of the DEW98 rear-drive platform with independent suspension that's shared with the new T-Bird and the Lincoln LS. The base six cylinder and the GT will get a live axle (and a panhard bar).
The base engine is Ford's 4.0L SOHC V6 producing 210 HP. The GT will get a three-valve SOHC 4.6L with 300HP (still running on 87 octane) with the same five-speed manual as before. Special limited-availability Shelby GT500 and GT models appear for 2007.
Related Events 2005 After hurricane Katrina gas prices hit $4/gallon in some areas.
Power ratings of the 2005-up
Year Displacement Valve train HP Torque
2005-2007 4.0 SOHC 210 @ 5250 240 @ 3500
2005-2007 4.6 SOHC 300 @ 5750 320 @ 4500
2007 5.4 DOHC 500 @ 6000 480 @ 4500
2007 4.6 SOHC 325 @ 6000 330 @ 4500