Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
In December 1998, Ford introduced a significant facelift for the fourth generation of the Mustang, which included a redesigned body and upgraded powertrains.
Ford introduced the new-edge design theme in the automotive arena. The refreshed Mustang had a more masculine look with the introduction of the new design elements. Unfortunately, the American carmaker didn't want to get rid of the solid rear axle, which was way obsolete for a 1999 sports car.
While the 1994 'Stang didn't feature any straight line on its bodywork, the '99 model was almost the opposite. Angular headlights and taillights, sharp edges on the hood and sides, plus an extravagant fake air-intake on the rear fenders. But some would notice the same greenhouse design and, for the Cobra versions, the dome on the hood.
Inside, the rounded lines were still there, with a wave-like dashboard that resembled the original design of the 1964 ½ Mustang panel, but with a deep center stack extended to the center console. The front bucket seats were built for comfort, but the carmaker offered a pair with higher bolstering as an option. In the back, there was slightly room for two adults, but with minimal headroom. Since the rear axle was nowhere near the comfort zone, every bump on the road could have lead to brain damage.
Ford installed the 3.8-liter V6 engine for the base model mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox under the hood. Its power was increased by 45 hp when compared to its predecessor and reached 190 hp. For the 4.6-liter V8, the power was raised from 215 hp to 260 hp. Later on, the Cobra version provided up to 320 hp from the same unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 5AT RWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3802 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 5250 RPM 190 HP @ 5250 RPM 188 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 298 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/55R16 - 245/45ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.2 in (4653 mm) |
Width: | 73.1 in (1857 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3067.2 lbs (1391 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 5MT RWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3802 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 5250 RPM 190 HP @ 5250 RPM 188 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 298 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.9 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/55R16 - 245/45ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.2 in (4653 mm) |
Width: | 73.1 in (1857 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3067.2 lbs (1391 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 5MT RWD (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4605 cm3 |
Power: | 191 KW @ 5250 RPM 260 HP @ 5250 RPM 256 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 302 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 410 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/55R16 - 245/45ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.2 in (4653 mm) |
Width: | 73.1 in (1857 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3241.3 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 5MT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4605 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5800 RPM 306 HP @ 5800 RPM 302 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 320 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.2 in (4653 mm) |
Width: | 73.1 in (1857 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3241.3 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 5MT RWD (326 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4605 cm3 |
Power: | 240 KW @ 6000 RPM 326 HP @ 6000 RPM 322 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 317 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM 430 Nm @ 4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.2 in (4653 mm) |
Width: | 73.1 in (1857 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3241.3 lbs (1470 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 5MT RWD (390 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4605 cm3 |
Power: | 286.8 KW @ 6000 RPM 390 HP @ 6000 RPM 385 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 390 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 529 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.6 gallons (59.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183.2 in (4653 mm) |
Width: | 73.1 in (1857 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.8 cuFT (306 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3671 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |