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2003 Ford Mustang
Specs
Powertrain
/ Chassis
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3.8L V-6
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4.6L V-8
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EPA Class
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Subcompact
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Drivetrain Layout
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Rear-wheel drive
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Engine Type (block and heads)
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3.8L V-6
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4.6L V-8 cast iron block/ aluminum
head
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Valvetrain
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OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
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| Bore/Stroke (in/mm) |
3.8 x 3.4 / 96.5 x 86.3
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3.6 x 3.6 / 91.4 x 91.4
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| Displacement (cu in/cc) |
232 / 3802
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281 / 4605
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| Compression Ratio |
9.36:1
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9.4:1
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| Horsepower @ rpm |
190 @ 5250
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260 @ 5250
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| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm |
220 @ 2750
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302 @ 4000
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| Redline |
5500
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6000
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| Recommended Fuel |
87 octane minimum
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| Fuel System |
Sequential multi-port electronic
fuel injection
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| Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) |
5
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| Coolant Capacity (quarts) |
12.6
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14.8
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| Transmission |
5-speed manual overdrive
4-speed automatic overdrive
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| Final Drive Ratio |
3.27:1
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Gear Ratios
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V-6 Manual
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GT Manual
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V-6/GT
Automatic
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| 1st |
3.35:1
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3.37:1
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2.84:1
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| 2nd |
1.99:1
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1.99:1
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1.55:1
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| 3rd |
1.33:1
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1.33:1
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1.00:1
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| 4th |
1.00:1
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1:00.1
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0.70:1
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| 5th |
0.68:1
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0.67:1
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| Reverse |
3.15:1
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3.22:1
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2.32.1
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| Suspension |
Front
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Independent, modified MacPherson
strut with separate spring on lower arm and stabilizer
bar
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Rear
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Non-independent four-bar link with
coil springs on lower rm and stabilizer bar (GT) only.
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Steering
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3.8L V-6
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4.6L V-8
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Type
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Power rack-and-pinion
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Ratio
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15.0:1 on center
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| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
2.74
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2.62
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| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft) |
37.1
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38.1
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| Traction Control |
Available all-speed system
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Brakes
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3.8L V-6
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4.6L V-8
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| Type |
4-wheel power disc with available
ABS;
optional four-channel ABS
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| Front |
10.5 in. single piston caliper with
solid rotors
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10.8 in. twin piston aluminum caliper
with vented rotors
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| Rear |
8 in x 1.5 in, drum and hub assembly
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10.0 x 0.4-in solid disc
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| Total Swept Area (sq in) |
Front 230.3 / Rear 168.3
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| Wheels and Tires |
| Wheels and Tires |
16-in 5-spoke aluminum wheel, includes
P225/55R16 tires
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17-in 5-spoke aluminum wheel, includes
245/45ZR17 tires
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17-in 5-spoke premium aluminum wheel,
includes 245/45RZ17 tires
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Number of Lug Nuts
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5
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Exterior
Dimensions
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Coupe
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Convertible
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| Wheelbase |
101.3
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101.3
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| Track f/r |
60.2 / 60.6
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60.2 / 60.6
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| Overall Length |
183.2
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183.2
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| Overall Width |
73.1
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73.1
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| Overall Height |
53.1
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53.2
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3066
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3208
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| Weight % f/r |
57 / 43
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57 / 43
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| Towing Capacity Max (lbs) |
1000
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1000
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| Towing Class Rating |
Class I
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Class I
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Interior
Dimensions
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Coupe
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Convertible
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| Seating Capacity |
4
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4
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| Legroom f/r (max/min) |
42.6 / 29.9
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42.6 / 29.9
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| Shoulder Room f/r |
53.6 / 52.1
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53.6 / 41.4
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| Hip Room f/r |
52.3 / 47.4
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52.3 / 41.0
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| Headroom f/r |
38.1 / 5.5
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38.0 / 35.8
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| Passenger Volume (cu ft) |
83.0
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n/a
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| Luggage Capacity (cu ft) |
10.9
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7.7
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| Total Interior Volume (cu ft) |
93.9
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n/a
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| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
15.7
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15.7
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