2012 Ford Mustang - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
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3.7-liter
V6 |
5.0-liter
V8 |
V8 |
V8 |
| Availability |
Mustang
V6 |
Mustang
GT |
Mustang
Boss 302 |
Shelby
GT500 |
| Type and Description |
3.7-liter V6 Aluminum block
and aluminum head |
5.0-liter four-valve Ti-VCT
V8 Aluminum block and heads |
High-performance 5.0-liter,
four-valve Ti-VCT V8 Aluminum block and heads |
5.4-liter four-valve DOHC
V8 Aluminum block and aluminum heads |
| Displacement |
227 cu. in./3,731 cc |
302 cu. in./4,951 cc |
302 cu. in./4,951 cc |
330 cu. in./5,409 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.76 x 3.41/95.5 x 86.7
mm |
3.63 x 3.65 in./92.2 x
92.7 mm |
3.63 x 3.65-in./92.2 x
92.7-mm |
3.552 x 4.165 in./90.22
x 105.8 mm |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC,
four valves per cylinder, twin independent
variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) |
DOHC,
four valves per cylinder, variable intake, variable
camshaft timing |
DOHC,
four valves per cylinder, variable intake, variable
camshaft timing |
DOHC,
four valves per cylinder |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
11.0:1 |
11.0:1 |
8.4:1 |
| Horsepower |
305 @
6,500 rpm |
412 @
6,500 rpm |
444 @
7,400 rpm |
550 hp
@ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
280 lb.-ft.
@ 4,250 rpm |
390 lb.-ft.
@ 4,250 rpm |
380 lb.-ft.
@4,500 rpm |
510 lb.-ft.
@ 4,250 rpm |
| Redline |
6,850
rpm, hard limit 7,000 rpm |
7,000
rpm |
7,500
rpm |
6,250
rpm |
| Fuel Delivery |
Sequential multiport electronic |
Sequential mechanical returnless |
Sequential mechanical returnless |
Electronic returnless sequential |
| Ignition |
Distributor-less with coil-on-plug |
High-energy coil-on-plug |
High-energy coil-on-plug |
Coil-on-plug |
| Connecting rods |
Forged steel |
Forged steel |
Forged steel |
Cracked forged-steel I-beams |
| Pistons |
Cast aluminum |
Cast aluminum |
Forged aluminum |
Forged aluminum |
| Exhaust manifold |
Cast iron |
Stainless
steel tubular headers |
Stainless
steel tubular headers, quad exhaust |
Cast iron |
| Intake manifold |
Composite shell-welded
with internal runner pack |
Composite shell-welded
with runner pack |
Composite shell-welded
with runner pack |
Cast-aluminum with roots-type
supercharger and
air-to-water intercooler; boost 9.0 psi |
| Fuel capacity |
16 gallons |
16 gallons |
16 gallons |
16.0 gallons |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded
87 octane |
91 octane
(unleaded 87 octane minimum) |
87 octane
(premium fuel recommended) |
Premium
only |
| Oil Capacity |
5 quarts with filter (5W-20) |
Eight quarts with filter |
8.5 quarts with filter |
6.5 quarts 5W-50 full synthetic |
Fuel Economy
(city / highway) |
Automantic: 19 / 31 |
Automatic: 18 / 25 |
17 / 26 |
15 / 23 |
| Manual:
19 / 29 |
Manual:
17 / 26 |
| Transmission |
Mustang
V6 |
Mustang
GT |
Mustang
Boss 302 |
Shelby
500GT |
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6-Speed
Manual |
6-Speed
Automatic |
6-Speed
manual |
6-Speed
Automatic |
6-Speed
manual |
Tremec
TR6060 six-speed manual |
| Layout |
Rear-wheel
drive |
Rear-wheel
drive
(limited-slip differential) |
Rear-wheel-drive |
Rear-wheel
drive |
| Gear
Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
4.23 |
4.171 |
3.66 |
4.17 |
3.66 |
2.97 |
| 2nd |
2.53 |
2.34 |
2.43 |
2.34 |
2.43 |
1.78 |
| 3rd |
1.66 |
1.52 |
1.69 |
1.52 |
1.69 |
1.30 |
| 4th |
1.23 |
1.43 |
1.32 |
1.14 |
1.32 |
1.00 |
| 5th |
1.00 |
0.86 |
1.00 |
0.87 |
1.00 |
0.74 |
| 6th |
0.70 |
0.69 |
0.65 |
0.69 |
0.65 |
0.50 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
Convertible |
Coupe |
| Wheelbase |
107.1 |
107.1 |
Track
Front / Rear |
Mustang V6 |
62.3
/ 62.9 |
62.3
/ 62.9 |
| Mustang GT |
62.0
/ 62.9 |
62.3
/ 62.9 |
| Mustang Boss |
- |
61.9
/ 62.5 |
| Shelby GT500 |
61.9
/ 62.5 |
61.9
/ 62.5 |
| Overall Length |
188.1 |
188.1 |
| Width |
73.9 |
73.9 |
| Height |
Mustang V6 |
55.8 |
55.8 |
| Mustang GT |
55.8 |
55.8 |
| Mustang Boss |
- |
55.1 |
| Shelby GT500 |
55.9 |
54.5 |
| Accomodations |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
2 |
| Head Room |
Coupe |
38.5 |
34.7 |
| Convertible |
38.8 |
36.5 |
| Shoulder room |
Coupe |
55.3 |
51.6 |
| Convertible |
45.0 |
| Leg room |
42.4 |
29.8 |
| Hip room |
Coupe |
53.4 |
46.8 |
| Convertible |
45.2 |
| Suspension |
2012
Ford Mustang |
| Front |
Mustang V6 |
Reverse-L
independent MacPherson strut, 28.6-mm tubular stabilizer
bar |
| Mustang GT |
Reverse-L
independent MacPherson strut, 34.6-mm tubular stabilizer
bar |
| Mustang Boss |
Independent
MacPherson strut with reverse-L lower control arm, 34.6-mm
tubular stabilizer bar, strut tower brace, manual adjustable
strut damping |
| Shelby GT500 |
Independent
MacPherson strut with reverse L lower control arm, 34-mm
stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Mustang V6 |
Three-link solid axle with
coil springs and Panhard rod and solid stabilizerbar |
| Mustang GT |
Three-link solid (limited
slip) axle with coil springs and Panhard rod and 44.0-mm
solid stabilizer bar |
| Mustang Boss |
Three-link solid axle with
limited-slip differential, performance coil springs,
Panhard bar, 25-mm stabilizer bar and manual adjustable
shock damping |
| Shelby GT500 |
Three-link solid axle with
coil springs, Panhard rod, 24-mm stabilizer bar; twin-tube,
gas shocks |
| Steering |
2012
Ford Mustang |
| Type |
Mustang V6 |
Rack-and-pinion
with electric power-assist (EPAS) |
| Mustang GT |
Electric
power-assisted steering (EPAS) with rack-and-pinion
gear |
| Mustang Boss |
Rack-and-pinion
with electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) |
| Shelby GT500 |
Electric
power-assisted steering (EPAS) with rackand-pinion gear |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
ft. |
Mustang V6 |
33.4 |
| Mustang GT |
33.4 |
| Mustang Boss |
39.4 |
| Shelby GT500 |
37.0 |
| Ratio |
Mustang V6 |
15.7:1 |
| Mustang GT |
15.8:1 |
| Mustang Boss |
15.9:1 |
| Shelby GT500 |
15.7:1 |
| Tires and Wheels |
2012 Ford
Mustang
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| Mustang
V6 |
Standard |
Tire |
Manual: P225/60R17 A/S
BFGoodrich Radial T/A |
| Auto: P215/65R17 A/S
Michelin Energy Saver |
| Wheel |
17 x 7.0-in. silver
painted aluminum wheels |
| Optional |
Tire |
P235/50ZR18 A/S Pirelli
PZero Nero with |
| Wheel |
18 x 8.0-in. narrow-spoke
painted aluminum wheels |
| 18 x 8.0-in. dark stainless
painted aluminum wheels |
| 18 x 8.0-in. polished
aluminum wheels |
| 17 x 7.0-in. machined
face, dark painted aluminum wheels |
| Mustang
GT |
Standard |
Tire |
P235/50R-18 all-season |
| Wheel |
18 x 8.0-in. wide spoke
painted aluminum wheels Standard aluminum wheel mini-spare |
| Optional |
Tire |
P235/50R-18 all-season |
| Wheel |
19 x 8.5-in. premium
painted aluminum wheels |
| 19 x 8.5-in. machined
face with painted spoke aluminum wheels |
| 19 x 8.5-in. machined
face with argent painted aluminum wheels (GT/CS) |
| 19 x 9.0-in. dark-stainless
premium painted aluminum wheels (Brembo Brake Package) |
| Mustang
Boss |
Standard |
Tire |
255/40R-19 Pirelli PZero
max performance, 285/35R-19 Pirelli PZero max performance |
| Wheel |
19 x 9-in., 19 x 9.5-in.
wide-spoke painted aluminum wheels, standard tire mobility
kit |
| Shelby GT500 |
Standard |
Tire |
P255/40Z19 front, P285/35ZR19 rear |
| Wheel |
19 x 9.5-in. forged
aluminum wheels with SVT center caps |
| Brakes |
Mustang
V6 |
Mustang
GT |
Mustang
Boss |
Shelby
GT500 |
| Type |
Four-wheel power disc brakes with
four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
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Four-wheel power disc brakes with
four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
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Four-wheel power disc brakes with
four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system
(ABS), low expansion brake hoses
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Four-wheel power disc with four-channel
anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force
distribution (EBD) and traction control
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| Front |
316 (12.4-in.) x 30-mm vented disc,
twin-piston 43 mm floating aluminum calipers
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336 (13.2 in.) x 36-mm vented discs,
twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers
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355 (14-in.) x 32-mm vented discs,
four-piston Brembo™ 40/44-mm fixed aluminum calipers
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Brembo 14-in. vented discs, four-piston
aluminum calipers
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| Rear |
300 (11.8-in.) x 19-mm vented disc,
single-piston 43-mm floating iron calipers
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300 (11.8 in.) x 19-mm vented discs,
single-piston 43-mm floating iron calipers
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300 (11.8-in.) x 19-mm vented discs,
single-piston 43-mm floating iron calipers, Performance
Friction Compound pads
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11.8-in. vented discs, two- iston
calipers
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| Weights
and Capacities (pounds unless otherwise noted) |
Coupe |
Convertible |
| Maximum towing capacity
(when properly equipped) |
Mustang V6 |
1,000
lbs. |
1,000
lbs. |
| Cargo volume (cu. ft.) |
13.4 |
9.6 |
| Base curb
weight (Pounds) |
Mustang V6
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6-Speed Automatic
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3,470 |
3,599 |
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6-speed Manual
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3,447 |
3,581 |
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Mustang GT
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6-Speed Automatic
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3,650 |
3,780 |
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6-speed Manual
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3,603 |
3,723 |
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Mustang Boss
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6-Speed Manual
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3,632 |
- |
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Shelby GT500
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6-Speed Manual
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3,820 |
3,952 |
| Weight Distribution |
Mustang V6
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54/46 |
54/46 |
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Mustang GT
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54/46 |
54/46 |
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Mustang Boss
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55/45 |
55/45 |
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Shelby GT500
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56/44 |
55/45 |
| Total passenger volume
(cu. ft.) |
83.3 |
81.0 |
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