Ford Mustang - Fifth generation (2005–2014)

Ford Mustang





Ford Mustang




2013 Ford Mustang


Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company


Production

1964–present


Model years

1965–present


Class

Pony car, Muscle car


Body style

2-door 2+2 seat coupe

2-door hatchback

2-door fastback

2-door convertible


Layout

FR layout






The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company.

It was initially based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon,

a compact car.[1] Introduced early on April 17, 1964,[2] and thus dubbed as a "1964½"

model by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A.[3]

The Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current fifth generation.


The Mustang created the "pony car" class of American automobiles—sports car-like coupes with long hoods

and short rear decks[4]—and gave rise to competitors such as GM's Chevrolet Camaro,[5] AMC's Javelin,[6] as

well as Chrysler's revamped Plymouth Barracuda and the first generation Dodge Challenger.[7] The Mustang

is also credited for inspiring the designs of coupés such as the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri, which were imported

to the United States.

The Ford Mustang was brought out five months before the normal start of the 1965 production
year. The earliest versions are often referred to as 1964½ models, but VIN coded by Ford and
titled as 1965 models[8] with production beginning in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964[9]
and the new car was introduced to the public on April 17, 1964[10] at the New York World's Fair.[11]


Executive stylist John Najjar, who was a fan of the World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, is credited by Ford to

have suggested the name.[12] John Najjar co-designed the first prototype of the Ford Mustang known as

Ford Mustang I in 1961, working jointly with fellow Ford stylist Philip T. Clark.[13] The Mustang I made its formal

debut at the United States Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York on October 7, 1962, where test driver and

contemporary Formula One race driver Dan Gurney lapped the track in a demonstration using the second "race"

prototype. His lap times were only slightly off the pace of the F1 race cars.


An alternative view was that Robert J. Eggert, Ford Division market research manager, first suggested the Mustang

name. Eggert, a breeder of quarterhorses, received a birthday present from his wife of the book, The Mustangs

by J. Frank Dobie in 1960. Later, the book's title gave him the idea of adding the "Mustang" name for Ford's new

concept car. The designer preferred Cougar orTorino (and an advertising campaign using the Torino name was

actually prepared), while Henry Ford II wanted T-bird II.[14] As the person responsible for Ford's research on

potential names, Eggert added "Mustang" to the list to be tested by focus groups; “Mustang,” by a wide margin,

came out on top under the heading: "Suitability as Name for the Special Car."[15][16] The name could not be used

in Germany,[17] however, because it was owned by Krupp, which had manufactured trucks between 1951 and 1964

with the name Mustang. Ford refused to buy the name for about US$10,000 from Krupp at the time. Kreidler, a

manufacturer of mopeds, also used the name, so Mustang was sold in

Germany as the "T-5" until December 1978.


Mustangs grew larger and heavier with each model year until, in response to the 1971–1973 models, Ford returned

the car to its original size and concept for 1974. It has since seen several platform generations and designs.

Although some other pony cars have seen a revival, the Mustang is the only original pony car to remain in

uninterrupted production over five decades of development and revision.[18]

Fifth generation (2005–2014)


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Ford introduced a redesigned 2005 model year Mustang at the 2004 North American International Auto Show,

codenamed "S-197," that was based on the new D2C platform. Developed under the direction of Chief Engineer

Hau Thai-Tang and exterior styling designer Sid Ramnarace,[50] the fifth-generation Mustang's styling echoes

the fastback Mustang models of the late-1960s. Ford's senior vice president of design, J Mays, called it "

retro-futurism." The fifth-generation Mustang is manufactured at the AutoAlliance International plant in

Flat Rock, Michigan.


For the 2005 to 2010 production years, the base model was powered by a 210 hp (157 kW; 213 PS) cast-iron

block

4.0 L SOHC V6, while the GT used an aluminum block 4.6 L SOHC 3-valve Modular V8 with

variable camshaft timing

(VCT) that produced 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS). Base models had a Tremec 3650 5-speed manual transmission

with Ford's 5R55S 5-speed automatic being optional. Automatic GTs also featured this, but manual GTs had the

Tremec TR-3650 5-speed.[51]


The 2010 model year Mustang was released in the spring of 2009 with a redesigned exterior and a reduced

drag coefficient of 4% on base models and 7% on GT models.[52] The engine for base Mustangs remained

unchanged, while GTs 4.6 L V8 was revised res

ulting in 315 hp (235 kW; 319 PS) at 6000 rpm and 325 lb·ft (441 N·m) of torque at 4255 rpm.[53] Other mechanical

features included new spring rates and dampers, traction and stability control system standard on all models,

and new wheel sizes.


Engines were revised for 2011, and transmission options included the Getrag-Ford MT82 6-speed manual or the

6R80 6-speed automatic based on theZF 6HP26 transmission licensed for production by Ford.

Electric power steering replaced the conventional hydraulic version. A new 3.72 L (227 cu. in.)

aluminum block V6 engine weighed 40 lb (18 kg) less than the previous version. With 24 valves and

Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (TiVCT), it produced 305 hp (227 kW; 309 PS) and 280

lb·ft (380 N·m) of torque. The 3.7 L engine came with a new dual exhaust; gas mileage increased

to 19 city/31 highway mpg.[1]. GT models included a 32-valve 5.0 L engine (4951cc or 302.13 cu. in.)

(also referred to as the "Coyote". Brembo brakes are optional along with 19-inch wheels and performance tires.[54]


The Shelby GT500's 5.4 L supercharged V8 block was made of aluminum making it 102 lb (46 kg) lighter than the

iron units in previous years. It was rated at 550 hp (410 kW; 558 PS) and 510 lb·ft (690 N·m) of torque.[55]


For 2012, a new Mustang Boss 302 version was introduced. The engine had 444 hp (331 kW; 450 PS)

and 380 lb·ft (520 N·m) of torque. A "Laguna Seca" edition was also available.


In spring 2012, Ford launched an update to the Mustang line as an early 2013 model. The Shelby GT500

has a new 5.8 L supercharged V8 producing 662 hp (494 kW; 671 PS). Shelby and Boss engines came

with a six-speed manual transmission. The GT and V6 models revised styling incorporated the grille and

air intakes from the 2010–2011 GT500. The GT's 5.0 liter V8 gained eight horsepower from 412 hp

(307 kW; 418 PS) to 420 hp (313 kW; 426 PS), while the V6 remained at 305 hp (227 kW; 309 PS) and 280

lb·ft (380 N·m) of torque.


2007–2009 Ford Mustang GT/CS convertible



2010 Ford Mustang GT








2014 Mustang Convertible





Sales



Calendar Year

American sales


1995

136,962[61]


1996

122,674


1997

116,610


1998

144,732


1999[62]

166,915


2000

113,369


2001[63]

169,198


2002[64]

138,356


2003

140,350


2004[65]

129,858


2005

160,975


2006[66]

166,530


2007

134,626


2008[67]

91,251


2009[68]

66,623


2010[69]

73,716


2011[70]

70,438


2012[71]

82,995