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2012 Ford Mustang - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Weights and Capacities
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine	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
Fuel Economy (city / highway)	Manual: 19 / 29	Manual: 17 / 26	17 / 26	15 / 23

Transmission	Mustang V6		Mustang GT		Mustang Boss 302	Shelby 500GT
	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
Head Room	Convertible	38.8	36.5
Shoulder room	Coupe	55.3	51.6
Shoulder room	Convertible	55.3	45.0
Leg room		42.4	29.8
Hip room	Coupe	53.4	46.8
Hip room	Convertible	53.4	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
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)	Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-sensor, four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), low expansion brake hoses	Four-wheel power disc with four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and traction control
Front	316 (12.4-in.) x 30-mm vented disc, twin-piston 43 mm floating aluminum calipers	336 (13.2 in.) x 36-mm vented discs, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers	355 (14-in.) x 32-mm vented discs, four-piston Brembo™ 40/44-mm fixed aluminum calipers	Brembo 14-in. vented discs, four-piston aluminum calipers
Rear	300 (11.8-in.) x 19-mm vented disc, single-piston 43-mm floating iron calipers	300 (11.8 in.) x 19-mm vented discs, single-piston 43-mm floating iron calipers	300 (11.8-in.) x 19-mm vented discs, single-piston 43-mm floating iron calipers, Performance Friction Compound pads	11.8-in. vented discs, two- iston calipers

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	6-Speed Automatic	3,470	3,599
	Mustang V6	6-speed Manual	3,447	3,581
	Mustang GT	6-Speed Automatic	3,650	3,780
	Mustang GT	6-speed Manual	3,603	3,723
	Mustang Boss	6-Speed Manual	3,632	-
	Shelby GT500	6-Speed Manual	3,820	3,952
Weight Distribution	Mustang V6		54/46	54/46
	Mustang GT		54/46	54/46
	Mustang Boss		55/45	55/45
	Shelby GT500		56/44	55/45
Total passenger volume (cu. ft.)			83.3	81.0

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