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2003 Ford Mustang - Specs

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Ford Mustang - Engine Specs
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Ford Mustang - Exterior Dimensions
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Ford Mustang - Suspension Specs
Ford Mustang - Brakes


Powertrain / Chassis
3.8L V-6
4.6L V-8
EPA Class
Subcompact
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Engine Type (block and heads)
3.8L V-6
4.6L V-8 cast iron block/ aluminum head
Valvetrain
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore/Stroke (in/mm)
3.8 x 3.4 / 96.5 x 86.3
3.6 x 3.6 / 91.4 x 91.4
Displacement (cu in/cc)
232 / 3802
281 / 4605
Compression Ratio
9.36:1
9.4:1
Horsepower @ rpm
190 @ 5250
260 @ 5250
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm
220 @ 2750
302 @ 4000
Redline
5500
6000
Recommended Fuel
87 octane minimum
Fuel System
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Oil Capacity with filter (quarts)
5
Coolant Capacity (quarts)
12.6
14.8
Transmission
5-speed manual overdrive
4-speed automatic overdrive
Final Drive Ratio
3.27:1

Gear Ratios
V-6 Manual
GT Manual
V-6/GT Automatic
   1st
3.35:1
3.37:1
2.84:1
   2nd
1.99:1
1.99:1
1.55:1
   3rd
1.33:1
1.33:1
1.00:1
   4th
1.00:1
1:00.1
0.70:1
   5th
0.68:1
0.67:1
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 Reverse
3.15:1
3.22:1
2.32.1

Suspension
Front
Independent, modified MacPherson strut with separate spring on lower arm and stabilizer bar
Rear
Non-independent four-bar link with coil springs on lower rm and stabilizer bar (GT) only.

Steering
3.8L V-6
4.6L V-8
Type
Power rack-and-pinion
Ratio
15.0:1 on center
Turns Lock-to-Lock
2.74
2.62
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft)
37.1
38.1
Traction Control
Available all-speed system

Brakes
3.8L V-6
4.6L V-8
Type
4-wheel power disc with available ABS;
optional four-channel ABS
Front
10.5 in. single piston caliper with solid rotors
10.8 in. twin piston aluminum caliper with vented rotors
Rear
8 in x 1.5 in, drum and hub assembly
10.0 x 0.4-in solid disc
Total Swept Area (sq in)
Front 230.3 / Rear 168.3

Wheels and Tires
Wheels and Tires
16-in 5-spoke aluminum wheel, includes P225/55R16 tires
17-in 5-spoke aluminum wheel, includes 245/45ZR17 tires
17-in 5-spoke premium aluminum wheel, includes 245/45RZ17 tires
Number of Lug Nuts
5

Exterior Dimensions
Coupe
Convertible
Wheelbase
101.3
101.3
Track f/r
60.2 / 60.6
60.2 / 60.6
Overall Length
183.2
183.2
Overall Width
73.1
73.1
Overall Height
53.1
53.2
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3066
3208
Weight % f/r
57 / 43
57 / 43
Towing Capacity Max (lbs)
1000
1000
Towing Class Rating
Class I
Class I

Interior Dimensions
Coupe
Convertible
Seating Capacity
4
4
Legroom f/r (max/min)
42.6 / 29.9
42.6 / 29.9
Shoulder Room f/r
53.6 / 52.1
53.6 / 41.4
Hip Room f/r
52.3 / 47.4
52.3 / 41.0
Headroom f/r
38.1 / 5.5
38.0 / 35.8
Passenger Volume (cu ft)
83.0
n/a
Luggage Capacity (cu ft)
10.9
7.7
Total Interior Volume (cu ft)
93.9
n/a
Fuel Capacity (gal)
15.7
15.7

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