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2009 Ford Mustang - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Capacities

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engines		4.0-liter 60-degree V-6	4.6-liter 90-degree V-8
Configuration		Iron block and aluminum head	Aluminum block and head
Intake manifold		Composite shell-welded with internal runner pack	Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves
Exhaust manifold		Cast iron	Cast iron
Redline		6,100 rpm	6,250 rpm
Throttle body		65-mm single-bore electronic	55-mm dual-bore electronic
Valvetrain		SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder	SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing
Valve diameter	Intake	46.0 mm	33.8 mm
	Exhaust	39.0mm	37.5 mm
Pistons		Cast aluminum	Hypereutectic aluminum
Connecting rods		Forged steel	Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins
Ignition		Distributorless with coil pack	Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs
Bore x stroke		3.95 x 3.32/100.4 x 84.4 mm	3.55 x 3.54/90.2 x 90.0 mm
Displacement		245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc	281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc
Compression ratio		9.7:1	9.8:1
Engine control system		PCM	PCM
Horsepower		210 @ 5,300 rpm	300 @ 5,750 rpm
Horsepower per liter		53	65
Torque		240 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm	320 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
Recommended fuel		87 octane	87 octane
Fuel capacity		16 gallons	16 gallons
Fuel injection		Electronic returnless sequential	Electronic returnless sequential
Oil capacity		5 quarts with filter	6 quarts with filter
Coolant capacity		12.5 quarts	14.2 quarts

Powertrain and Chassis	Mustang V-6		Mustang GT
Layout	Rear-wheel drive		Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Gear ratios (:1):	5-speed manual (Tremec T-5)	5-speed automatic	5-speed manual (Tremec 3650)	5-speed automatic
Availablility	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional
1st	3.75	3.22	3.38	3.22
2nd	2.19	2.29	2.00	2.29
3rd	1.41	1.54	1.32	1.54
4th	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00
5th	0.72	0.71	0.68	0.71
Final Drive	3.31	3.31	3.55	3.31

Suspension	Mustang V-6	Mustang GT
Front	Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 28.6-mm tubular stabilizer bar	Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear	3-link solid axle with coil springs and Panhard rod	3-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod and 20-mm solid stabilizer bar

Steering	Mustang V-6	Mustang GT
Type	Rack and pinion with power assist	Low-friction rack and pinion with power assist
Ratio	15.7:1	15.7:1
Turning circle, curb-to-curb	33.4 ft.	37.7 ft.

Brakes	Mustang V-6	Mustang GT
Type	Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional 4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Four-wheel power disc brakes with optional 4-sensor, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front	293 (11.5 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers	316 (12.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers
Swept area	300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers	300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers

Wheels and Tires	Mustang V-6	Mustang GT
Standard	P215/65R16 A/S 16 x 7.0-inch wheels	P235/55ZR17 Performance A/S 17 x 8.0-inch wheels
Optional	17-inch wheel 18-inch premium aluminum	P235/50ZR18 18-inch polished aluminum wheels or 18-inch premium aluminum

Exterior Dimensions (inches unless otherwise noted)		Coupe	Convertible
Wheelbase		107.1	107.1
Overall length		187.6	188.0
Overall width		73.9	73.9
Overall height		55.4	55.7
Track width	Front	62.4	61.9
Track width	Rear	63.0	62.5

Interior Dimensions (inches unless otherwise noted)		Coupe	Convertible
Seating capacity		4	4
Headroom	Front	38.6	38.8
Headroom	Rear	34.7	36.3
Legroom	Front	42.7	30.3
Legroom	Rear	42.7	30.3
Shoulder room	Front	55.4	55.4
Shoulder room	Rear	53.4	45.0
Hip room	Front	53.6	53.6
Hip room	Rear	46.8	45.2

Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted)		Mustang V-6	Mustang GT
Total passenger volume (cu. ft.)		84.7	81.6
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)		13.1	9.7
Maximum towing capacity (properly equipped)		1,000 lbs.	1,000 lbs.
Base Curb Weight (lbs.)	Manual transmission	3,352	3,356
Base Curb Weight (lbs.)	Automatic transmission	3,345	3,540
Weight distribution (f/r)		55/45	54/46
Power-to-weight ratio		19.4 lbs. per hp	15.2 lbs. per hp
		5-speed Automatic	5-speed Manual
Fuel Economy (city / highway)	4.0-liter V-6	16 / 24	17/26
Fuel Economy (city / highway)	4.6-liter V-8	15 / 22	15/23

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