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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

FORD Mustang Convertible 2004-2008 18 Photos
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The 2004 Mustang was a true revival of the original model, launched four decades before it. Ford unveiled it in late 2004 as a 2005 model-year.

Despite being produced less than the Model-T or the F-Series, the Mustang was one of the best known Ford of all times. After some shady generations, especially the second and third (Fox-body), the fifth generation took its inspiration from the original model and started the retro-design trend.

Like the original Mustang, the 2005 model featured two round headlights at the front. The GT version's grille was enhanced with another pair of round headlamps, as the 1965 Mustang GT. The carmaker dropped the three-box body and adopted only the fastback and the convertible. The latter featured a power-retractable soft-top. In the back, the taillights resembled the original Mustang, with the three vertical lamps.

Inside, the carmaker installed two bucket-seats at the front and a bench in the rear. Since the soft-top was stored between the rear seats and the trunk, there was limited room for passengers on the bench. Ford didn't go all the way with the retro-design theme and installed a different instrument cluster, with two big round dials and four smaller gauges between them.

Ford offered the Mustang with two engine choices: a 4.0-liter V6 and a 4.6-liter V8. Both versions were paired to a 5-speed manual, while a 5-speed auto was on the options list. Ford faced some criticism for installing a live rear axle to the 2005 vehicle, a solution that handled worse than an independent suspension.

FORD Mustang Convertible 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  2 gasoline engines
  • 4.0L V6 5MT (209 HP)
  • 4.6L V8 5MT (304 HP)

FORD Mustang Convertible
4.0L V6 5MT (209 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 5MT (209 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:4009 cm3
Power:154 KW @ 5250 RPM
209 HP @ 5250 RPM
207 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:240 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
325 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P215/65 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:188 in (4775 mm)
Width:73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.9/62.5 in (1,572/1,588 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.7 cuFT (275 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3477.3 lbs (1577 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

FORD Mustang Convertible
4.6L V8 5MT (304 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.6L V8 5MT (304 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4606 cm3
Power:223.6 KW @ 5750 RPM
304 HP @ 5750 RPM
300 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:320 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
434 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P235/55 ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:188 in (4775 mm)
Width:73.9 in (1877 mm)
Height:55.7 in (1415 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.9/62.5 in (1,572/1,588 mm)
Wheelbase:107.1 in (2720 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.7 cuFT (275 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3614 lbs (1639 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
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